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Enhanced Chamberlain Award
University of Birmingham · Undergraduate
£3,500scholarship value
- Available to all international students
- For undergraduate study
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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: 8L37
Politics, Religion and Philosophy
University of BirminghamBirmingham, England
3 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Home)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in history, philosophy, and theology with the BA (Hons) Politics, Religion and Philosophy at University of Birmingham. Based in Birmingham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Question the systems and practices that shape modern societies and lead the discourse on today’s issues, assumptions and theories. Engage with experts across subjects. You’ll be taught by world-class academics across the departments of Theology and Religion, Philosophy, and Politics and International Studies, diving deep into a variety of topics. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, and a 95% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Mental health
Applied ethics
Sustainability and more
UCAS Code:8L37
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | AAB 3 A-levels required. Alternative offers available through Contextual Offer (ABB) and Pathways to Birmingham (BBB). |
| International Baccalaureate | 32 points 6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 67 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
The modules lists are indicative only of what will run each year. English language requirements If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification or a Presessional English course. £9,790 per year for domestic (UK) students for 2026/27 If Parliament agrees on an increase in
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Birmingham
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £24,500 | £28,000 | £30,000 |
| 3 years | £21,000 | £25,500 | £30,500 |
| 5 years | £26,500 | £32,000 | £42,000 |
UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,500
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 19% above UK average salary
This course
£32,000
UK average
£27,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH20-02-01 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
70%Working
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
95%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
83%
Overall
Teaching on my course
90%Learning opportunities
88%Assessment and feedback
72%Academic support
88%Organisation and management
85%Learning resources
82%Student voice
79%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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