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Sociology and Social Policy - BA (Hons)

University of Birmingham

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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

    3 Years

Course summary

Understand society and shape its future with our Sociology and Social Policy BA. Explore key issues, challenge inequality, and create meaningful change.Gain global insights and practical skills to tackle complex social challenges. With international experience upon graduation, you’ll be equipped to shape impactful policies and build a career that makes a difference worldwide.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. - Interdisciplinary Learning: Combine insights from sociology and social policy to tackle pressing societal challenges. - Placements: Apply learning in real-world settings through optional placements, gaining practical experience and industry insights. - Most consistently sought‑after universities by the UK’s top graduate employers, and has been for the last decade (High Fliers ‘Graduate Market in 2026’ report).

Tuition fees

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£ 22,380per year

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University information

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

  • University League Table

    12th

  • Campus address

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

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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

    Social Policy

    6th out of 33 4

    21st out of 103 6

  • 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

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    130 65%

    23rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    61.0 61%

    38th

    8

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.07 77%

    67th

    25

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