UK SIC 72.20—Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities

Where 72.20 sits

1. N Professional, scientific and technical activities
2. 72 Scientific research and development
3. 72.2 Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities
4. 72.20 Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities

Contains 2 narrower codes

• 72.201 Archaeological research investigations
• 72.209 Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities n.e.c.

What 72.20 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
• Archaeological excavations for research purposes
• Research and development on socio-economic relations

What 72.20 excludes

• Market research and public opinion polling, see 73.20

72.20 in other systems