BA Social Policy and Criminology at University of Birmingham

Programme overview

Shape a fairer society with our Social Policy and Criminology BA. Explore justice, inequality, and crime, gaining skills to tackle real-world challenges and make an impact in communities and policy-making worldwide.

Department: Social Policy, Sociology and Criminology | Duration: 3 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Introduction to Social Policy, Causes of Crime, Discovering Social Problems 20 Crime, Justice and Society, Violence in a Global Context, Criminology and its Critics, Policy Analysis, Social Research II.

Career pathways

Studying Sociology and Criminology at Birmingham equips you with critical thinking, research, and problem-solving skills highly valued by employers. With opportunities for placements, networking, and career coaching, you'll be ready to pursue careers in law, social policy, criminal justice, and beyond.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Level: ABB. IB: 6,5,5 at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall. BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma, Diploma and Subsidiary Diploma are all considered. Number of A Levels required: 3 Typical offer: ABB. General Studies: Not considered. 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/166d43d3-62fc-c4a2-ecdd-16e811540444

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