BA (Hons) Social and Political Sciences at Birkbeck, University of London

Programme overview

Our BA Social and Political Sciences will help you gain a strong grounding in the key skills and methods used in the study of modern social and political sciences. Drawing on the interdisciplinary strengths of Birkbeck’s School of Social Sciences, this course offers you the means to understand, analyse and propose solutions to some of the central social and political problems of today.

Faculty: School of Social Sciences | Duration: Three years full-time, on campus; Four years part-time, on campus | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: October 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Throughout this course you will develop core skills that you can apply to the study of social and political issues including: the character of the state and politics in the present day conflict and cooperation in the international political and economic system social and public policy in relation to economic development, social inequality, climate change and crime the impact of digital technology on politics and society. You must complete modules worth a total of 360 credits. Compulsory modules include Foundations of Social and Political Science, Key Concepts: Global Foundations in Sociology, The Politics of Knowledge: Sociology and the World (Level 4), Transformations in Modern Politics: Democracy, Conflict and Globalisation.

Career pathways

You will find BA Social and Political Sciences graduates following career paths including: political leadership, public administration and policy-making, research and leadership in NGOs, journalism, teaching, community organisation, political campaigning and activism.

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Entry requirements

Full-time study - how many UCAS points do I need: Three years full-time: 112 points (e.g. A-levels BBC) Four years full-time with Foundation Year: 48 points Part-time study: For part-time study our standard requirements are a minimum of two A-levels or equivalent. Alternative entry routes: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: DMM English language: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component. UCAS code M113 (Three years full-time, on campus).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time home students; Three years full-time, on campus Source

International applicants: GBP 19,320 a year (2027/28). Full-time international students; Three years full-time, on campus Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: Three years full-time, on campus; Four years part-time, on campus

Apply through the official page: https://www.bbk.ac.uk/student-services/admissions/undergraduate/applications

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