Overview

This Politics and Sociology (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.

This degree 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.

Career

Throughout your time on the Politics and Sociology course, employability is a key area of focus.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Understanding Politics

The Sociological Imagination

Pathways to Political Research

Social Problems and Social Policy: Social Science in Action

Comparative Politics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-29 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

67

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Sociology Political Science View 648 other Bachelors in Political Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

67

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Number of A levels required:

3

Typical offer:

AAB

General Studies:

not accepted

T Levels:

all subjects considered; Standard offer: Distinction overall with A in the Core Component.

BTEC Extended Diploma, Diploma and Subsidiary Diploma are all considered.

International Baccalaureate Diploma

For students starting their course in 2025 the entry requirements are 6,6,5 at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall.

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Tuition Fee

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International

23160 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 23160 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

9535 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9535 GBP per year during 36 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

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Programme Structure

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Key information

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Credits

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General requirements

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Birmingham

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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