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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    University of Birmingham

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

A Social Policy degree from the University of Birmingham equips you with the tools to analyse and tackle pressing societal issues like poverty, housing, and inequality. It blends rigorous academic study with practical opportunities, such as final-year work placements, ensuring you're prepared to make meaningful change locally and globally. Studying on Birmingham's vibrant campus sets the stage for shaping a better future.Shape the future with our BA Social Policy awith Year Abroad programme. Understand key social challenges like poverty and health inequality, explore solutions, and make meaningful change. Gain real-world experience through our unique placement year, preparing you to transform society.Reasons to study this course: - World-Class Expertise: Learn from leading academics in a top research-intensive university. - Real-World Impact: Tackle pressing global challenges like inequality, health, and education through a dynamic curriculum. - Year Abroad Opportunities: Gain global perspectives and cross-cultural skills by studying at an overseas university, enhancing your employability and broadening your academic and personal horizons. - Interdisciplinary Approach: Explore innovative solutions with insights from sociology, politics, economics, and beyond. - Placements: Apply learning in real-world settings through optional placements, gaining practical experience and industry insights.

Tuition fees

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£ 22,380per year

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University information

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

  • University League Table

    12th

  • Campus address

    University of Birmingham, Edgbaston Birmingham, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TT, United Kingdom

The University of Birmingham is a founding member of the elite Russell Group of UK universities and is known all around the world for its pioneering research.
Based in the second largest city in the UK, Birmingham offers an outstanding international student experience.
The university has a vibrant international student community and is home to over 10,000 international students from approximately 150 countries.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    6th out of 33 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    133 67%

    12th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    66.0 66%

    6th

    3
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.06 77%

    21st

    5

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