BA Philosophy and Sociology at University of Birmingham

Programme overview

Tackle philosophical questions and develop your own critical judgements on the social changes that shape the world today. From the ethics of killing to the impact of the media, this combined undergraduate degree course allows you to explore human life as both a philosopher and a social scientist, offering a challenging but unique perspective into human behaviour, morality and society.

Department: Philosophy | Duration: 3 Years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Social Research I, Problems of Philosophy A, Problems of Philosophy B, Introduction to Social Divisions, The Sociological Imagination, Philosopher's Toolkit B, Philosopher's Toolkit A.

Career pathways

By studying a Philosophy and Sociology degree at the University of Birmingham, you will acquire skills highly sought after by employers within the graduate job market:. Understanding complex information.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Level: ABB. IB: 6,5,5 in Higher level subjects plus 32 points overall. BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD. See below for full information. Number of A levels required: 3. General Studies A level is not accepted. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any band.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). per year for domestic (UK) students for 2027/28 Source

International applicants: GBP 26,220 a year (2027/28). per year for international students for 2027/28 Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 Years

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/3fd78374-c490-dc88-3cf4-a3e0af1a39ec

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