UK SICSubclass

UK SIC 72.209—Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities n.e.c.

Subclass · UK Standard Industrial Classification (2026)

Where 72.209 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
  5. 72.209 Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities n.e.c.

What 72.209 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

What 72.209 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

72.209 in other systems

ANZSICAustralia · New Zealand
ICNEAChina
SICUnited States (legacy)

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