Applied Humanities (Accelerated degree) Online BA (Hons) at Birmingham Newman University

Programme overview

Discover how flexible, personalised learning in the humanities can empower you to grow, adapt and make a meaningful impact. Are you looking for a degree that’s as dynamic and unique as you are? Life’s demands shouldn’t get in the way of you pursuing your dreams.

Department: Applied Humanities | Duration: 2 years full-time | Study mode: full-time, online | Intake: January 2027, April 2027 | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules – Year 1: Unlock Your Potential: Personal Development Planning, Expand Your Horizons: A Guide to Lifelong Learning; Year 2: Navigate the Humanities: professional and academic networking, Find Your Direction: Professional Development Planning; Year 3: Apply the Humanities: Innovation for the Real World, Blur the Boundaries: Collaborative Work in Practice.

Career pathways

While the degree provides an excellent foundation, roles such as Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, and Teaching will require additional professional qualifications and/or training. This may include English, Maths, and/or Science GCSE (Level 2) or equivalent qualifications.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-Level: Grade profile of CCC or 96 UCAS Tariff Points. BTEC: Grade profile of MMM. This can be achieved from either an Extended National Diploma or a combination of smaller BTEC qualifications. T-levels: A T-level with an overall Pass (A*-C) grade. International applicants: Secure English Language Test equivalent to IELTS 6.0 with no component below 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,200 a year (2026/27). UK students; full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 12,500 a year (2026/27). International students; full-time Source

Intake: January 2027, April 2027

Duration: 2 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://my.newman.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=BAS2AHON1NWFD&code2=0042

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