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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: LM3F
Sociology and Criminology with a Foundation Year
Birmingham City UniversityBirmingham, England
4 yearsDuration
£18,570Per Year (Intl)
£5,760Home Fee
78%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by Birmingham City University, the BA (Hons) Sociology and Criminology with a Foundation Year provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Looking for a foundation course in sociology or criminology in Birmingham? Our BA (Hons) Sociology and Criminology with a Foundation Year degree has lower entry requirements and can lead to a full undergraduate qualification. This course has been specifically designed to allow home and EU students, who do not initially meet the Birmingham City University entry requirements for our standard Sociology or Criminology degrees, to undertake additional level 3 study designed to ensure they are successful on their chosen degree course. International tuition fees are £18,570 per year, home/UK fees are £5,760 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 78% student satisfaction rating, and a 85% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Academic Skills and Study Strategies
Introduction to Sociology
Criminology and Criminal Justice Fundamentals
Social Research Methods
Understanding Deviance and Society
Critical Thinking and Essay Writing
Contemporary Social Issues
Interpersonal Communication and Teamwork
UCAS Code:LM3F
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | CDD A Level: 80 UCAS tariff points / CDD (or equivalent). AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels. A maximum of four subjects will be considered. |
| International Baccalaureate | 24 points Obtain a minimum of 24 points overall. |
| UCAS Points | 80 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£18,570
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£74,280
Home Student Fee
£5,760
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — Birmingham City University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £18,500 | £22,000 | £26,000 |
| 5 years | £21,000 | £26,000 | £30,500 |
UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 12% below UK average salary
This course
£22,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-01-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
90%Working
10%Work & Study
85%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
71%
Overall
Teaching on my course
78%Learning opportunities
64%Assessment and feedback
78%Academic support
70%Organisation and management
60%Learning resources
80%Student voice
65%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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About Birmingham City University
Birmingham City University offers Sociology and Criminology with a Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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