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72.209
Sub-class
Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities n.e.c.
SDMX: N72209
Sub-class Level
1 Depth
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📋 Official Classification Notes

✓ Includes

This subclass includes: - research and development on social sciences (e.g. economics and business administration; psychology and cognitive sciences; education; sociology; law; political science; media and communication) - research and development on humanities and arts (e.g. history and archaeology; literature and languages; philosophy) - interdisciplinary research and development, predominantly on social sciences and humanities

✗ Excludes

This subclass excludes: - development-led archaeology activities, arising from planning and development activity for construction, including the practice of investigating and recording archaeological remains, see 72.20/1 - archaeological excavation for research purposes, see 72.20/1 - market research and public opinion polling, see 73.20

Who is this code for?

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Chemical scientists

SOC 2020:2111
Common titles: Chemist, Lab technician
Common titles: Solicitor, Lawyer, Attorney

Evidence: Representative SOC 2020 occupations for SIC Section M (Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities n.e.c.).

Data source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) — UK SIC 2026
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