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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: LL62
Social Anthropology and Politics
University of BirminghamBirmingham, England
3 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Home)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
84%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by University of Birmingham, the BA (Hons) Social Anthropology and Politics provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Birmingham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Question your assumptions and think differently about some of the biggest questions of our time. From the politics of contemporary issues such as migration and gender inequality to how political leaders make decisions and social movements challenge them, this course will teach you to reassess the world around you. Why study this course? - Find out how communities shape politics and discover an appreciation of complex lived experiences from around the world. 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
Ethnography and Fieldwork Methods
Political Anthropology
Contemporary Global Migration
Gender
Power and Society
Political Decision-Making and Leadership
Social Movements and Collective Action
Comparative Political Systems
Research Methods in Social Sciences
UCAS Code:LL62
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | ABB 3 A-levels required. General Studies accepted. |
| International Baccalaureate | 32 points 6,5,5 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
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 tuition fees, the University will increase fees for each year of s
📊 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
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
85%
Overall
Teaching on my course
84%Learning opportunities
83%Assessment and feedback
82%Academic support
90%Organisation and management
83%Learning resources
93%Student voice
79%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About University of Birmingham
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