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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: LT65
Social Anthropology and African Studies
University of BirminghamBirmingham, England
3 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Home)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
75%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BA (Hons) Social Anthropology and African Studies at University of Birmingham is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Birmingham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Learn about how people live in diverse cultures around the world and deepen your understanding of African societies through history, politics and cultural studies. Explore the complexity and diversity of lived experiences on the African continent and beyond, and challenge assumptions about society's past, present, and future. Why study this course? - Dive into the diversity of African societies, exploring their histories and stories alongside contemporary cultures. 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
Introduction to Social Anthropology
African Societies and Cultures
Ethnography and Fieldwork Methods
African History and Colonial Legacies
Contemporary African Politics
Material Culture and Museum Studies
Anthropological Theory and Practice
Independent Research Project
UCAS Code:LT65
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBB 3 A-levels required. General Studies accepted. |
| International Baccalaureate | 32 points 5,5,5 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
not all modules will run each year depending on staff availability. not all modules will run each year depending on staff availability. not all modules will run each year depending on staff availability. not all modules will run each year depending on staff availability. 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
📊 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 | £24,000 | £26,000 | £28,500 |
| 3 years | £20,500 | £25,000 | £32,000 |
| 5 years | £25,500 | £31,000 | £40,500 |
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
£25,000
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 15% above UK average salary
This course
£31,000
UK average
£27,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-01-04 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
86%
Overall
Teaching on my course
75%Learning opportunities
78%Assessment and feedback
89%Academic support
86%Organisation and management
91%Learning resources
91%Student voice
91%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
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