BASc Social Sciences at University of Birmingham

Programme overview

Explore society’s biggest challenges through our flexible, interdisciplinary BASc Social Sciences programme, empowering you to connect ideas, question assumptions, and understand the world from multiple perspectives. Our BASc in Social Sciences is an open curriculum degree that allows you study a range of subjects including Sociology, Criminology, Politics, International Relations, Education, Business, and more - allowing you to shape your degree around your interests and career goals.

Department: Social Policy, Sociology and Criminology | Duration: 3 years, 4 years if year abroad, placement or intercalated year is taken | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Doing Social Science, Independent Research Project (Social Sciences).

Career pathways

Our BASc Social Sciences degree prepares you for a wide range of careers across different sectors. With its interdisciplinary focus, you'll develop valuable transferable skills in research, analysis, communication and problem-solving that can be applied to many different roles and industries.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Level: AAB. IB: 6,6,5 at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall. BTEC: BTEC options considered. Number of A levels required: 3. General Studies: 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, 4 years if year abroad, placement or intercalated year is taken

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/f97abc88-27eb-4c38-8d7b-201b51bac2df

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