Overview

The Social Sciences programme at University of Birmingham lets you study a range of subjects including Sociology, Criminology, Politics, Education, Business, and more - allowing you to shape your degree around your interests and career goals.

This course equips you with the skills to tackle society’s biggest challenges - from shaping policy to driving community change - with the flexibility to thrive across diverse sectors and create meaningful impact.

Career opportunities

As the most sought-after UK university by top graduate employers (High Fliers report, The Graduate Market 2024 and 2025), our BASc Social Sciences degree prepares you for a wide range of careers across sectors. With its interdisciplinary focus, this degree equips you with the analytical, research, and communication skills that employers in today’s complex world are looking for. Whether you're aiming to shape policy, influence change, or understand the systems that drive society, this degree gives you the tools to make an impact wherever your path takes you.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Global Challenges: Discovering Social Science

Doing Social Science

Independent Research Project (Social Sciences)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sociology View 547 other Bachelors in Sociology 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

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Number of A levels required: 3

General Studies: not accepted

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

GCSE Maths Level 5/Grade B and GCSE English at Level 6/Grade B required to undertake Business Management modules.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

25320 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Living costs

Birmingham

United Kingdom

765 - 1134 GBP / month

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

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