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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: L300

Sociology

Birmingham City University
Birmingham, England
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3 yearsDuration
£18,570Per Year (Intl)
£9,535Home Fee
88%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Sociology at Birmingham City University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Our BA (Hons) Sociology degree is a radical and practical course; theoretically driven and empirically informed, as well as locally situated and globally focused. The discipline of Sociology helps us to make sense of the world and our place within it. Studying Sociology at Birmingham City University is about not reading sociology but doing sociology, allowing you to explore and question social norms and discover the complex issues behind your everyday routines and social practices in a range of spatial contexts, applying what you learn to your own lived experiences. International tuition fees are £18,570 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and a 85% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Sociological Theory and Classical Perspectives
Research Methods and Data Analysis
Culture
Identity and Social Difference
Inequality
Power and Social Change
Institutions and Social Organisation
Globalisation and Contemporary Society
Applied Sociology and Social Practice
Dissertation or Independent Research Project
UCAS Code:L300
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBC

A Level: 112 UCAS tariff points / BBC (or equivalent). AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels. A maximum of four subjects will be considered.

International Baccalaureate

28 points

Obtain a minimum of 28 points overall.

UCAS Points112

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,570

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£55,710

Home Student Fee

£9,535

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 GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper 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

60%Working
5%Studying
20%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
50%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 data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
88%
Learning opportunities
95%
Assessment and feedback
93%
Academic support
91%
Organisation and management
76%
Learning resources
83%
Student voice
90%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

3 Scholarships Available

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BCU Travel Pass Scheme

Birmingham City University · Undergraduate

£750scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
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Santander Scholarship

Birmingham City University · Undergraduate

£2,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Need-based

BCU Accelerate Scholarship

Birmingham City University · Undergraduate

£1,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
Birmingham City University

About Birmingham City University

Birmingham City University offers Sociology as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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