Politics and Sociology with Year Abroad (Hons), B.A. | University of Birmingham | Birmingham, United Kingdom
48 months
Duration
21300 GBP/year
9250 GBP/year
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About

This Politics and Sociology with Year Abroad (Hons) course at University of Birmingham will prepare you to tackle a wide range of pressing issues within politics and society and provide an excellent opportunity for you to explore the social changes reshaping the world today.

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Overview

This Politics and Sociology with Year Abroad (Hons) course at University of Birmingham provides the knowledge and skills to critically engage with key issues facing contemporary societies including globalisation; the changing nature of work and the family; gender roles and sexuality; multiculturalism; and the impact of the media and information technologies.

Politics looks at how power is exercised, how political decisions are made, and who these decisions are made by. On this programme you will learn about campaigns, elections, protest movements, policy issues and political ideals. You will explore different political arguments, rival theories and alternative explanations, whilst developing your skills in analytical and critical enquiry, debating and self-motivation.

Why study this course?

There are plenty of reasons to study BA Politics and Sociology with Year Abroad at Birmingham:

  • You will have the opportunity to undertake a work placement through our integrated Professional Development Module.
  • Your experience of studying in a foreign country will help to increase confidence and give you a different academic perspective. We have exchange partners both across Europe and internationally.
  • You will have the chance to take part in an International Model NATO Conference in Washington DC. This experience provides you with a unique opportunity to participate in a role-play exercise of decision-making at NATO, working with delegates from universities and institutions across the globe.
  • We have an on-campus UN modelling event. This is open to all students in POLSIS and attracts students from all around the world.
  • The university is the 4th most targeted university of top UK employers

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Russian Politics: From revolution to Putin
  • International Political Economy
  • US Politics
  • British Politics
  • International Relations Theory
  • International Politics of East Asia
  • International Security

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
IELTS admission requirements IELTS
6.5
TOEFL admission requirements TOEFL® IBT
88

Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS admission requirements IELTS
6.5
TOEFL admission requirements TOEFL® IBT
88

Other requirements

General requirements

  • Number of A levels required: 3
    • Typical offer: AAB 
    • General Studies: not accepted
      • BTEC Extended Diploma, Diploma and Subsidiary Diploma are all considered. 
      • International Baccalaureate Diploma: For students starting their course in 2022 the entry requirements are 6,6,5 at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall.

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    21300 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 21300 GBP per year during 48 months.
  • National

    9250 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Birmingham

765 - 1134 GBP /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Politics and Sociology with Year Abroad (Hons).

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

United Kingdom / Merit-based
University of Birmingham Canada Outstanding Achievement Scholarships
2500 GBP
Grant
17 Jun 2022
Deadline

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom
United Kingdom / Merit-based
University of Birmingham USA Outstanding Achievement Scholarship
2500 GBP
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom
United Kingdom / Merit-based
University of Birmingham MABECS Outstanding Achievement Scholarship
2500 GBP
Grant
30 Jun 2022
Deadline

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom
United Kingdom / Merit-based
University of Birmingham India Outstanding Achievement Scholarships
2500 GBP
Grant
29 Jul 2022
Deadline

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom
United Kingdom / Merit-based
University of Birmingham Nigeria Outstanding Achievement Scholarships
2500 GBP
Grant
29 Jul 2022
Deadline

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom
United Kingdom / Merit-based
University of Birmingham IDP Outstanding Achievement Scholarships
2500 GBP
Grant
30 Jun 2022
Deadline

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom
United Kingdom / Merit-based
University of Birmingham Overseas Education Outstanding Achievement Scholarships
2500 GBP
Grant
30 Jun 2022
Deadline

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom
United Kingdom / Merit-based
University of Birmingham Turkey Outstanding Achievement Scholarship
2500 GBP
Grant
15 Jul 2022
Deadline

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom
United Kingdom / Merit-based
University of Birmingham Hong Kong Outstanding Achievement Scholarships
2500 GBP
Grant
30 Jul 2022
Deadline

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Birmingham Marshall Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom
226 countries / Need-based
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Various benefits
Grant
31 Oct 2022
Deadline

Leopold Figl Foundation
225 countries / Merit-based
Education Future International Scholarship
200000 INR
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

Education Future
United Kingdom / Merit-based
Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships for International Students
8000 GBP
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

Get-Scholarship
United Kingdom
YH2 Capital Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
27 Feb 2023
Deadline

YH2 Capital
226 countries
BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Program
5000 USD
Grant
01 Apr 2023
Deadline

BeArt-Presets
226 countries
Fulbright U.S. Student Program, 2022
Various benefits
Grant
11 Oct 2022
Deadline

U.S. government
United Kingdom
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
1516 GBP
Grant
15 Dec 2022
Deadline

UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
226 countries
ServiceScape Scholarship
1000 USD
Grant
30 Nov 2022
Deadline

ServiceScape
226 countries
ACES Scholarships
3500 USD
Grant
15 Nov 2022
Deadline

ACES Education Fund
Worldwide / Merit-based
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
30 Dec 2023
Deadline

Pinsky Law
Worldwide / Merit-based
Fighting Bullying With Technology
1000 USD
Grant
14 Aug 2023
Deadline

1902 Software
Worldwide
Study abroad Scholarship - Collect
10000 SEK
Grant
31 May 2023
Deadline

Sambla
Worldwide / Merit-based
iVisa Annual Scholarship
1500 USD
Grant
14 May 2023
Deadline

iVisa
Worldwide
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
1500 USD
Grant
30 Mar 2023
Deadline

IELTS from 6 to 9
Worldwide
Anonymous Hope Fund
3000 USD
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

Anonymous Hope Fund

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