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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: L34A

Social Policy and Sociology

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, England
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3 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Home)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
83%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Social Policy and Sociology 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. Explore how societies work and policies shape lives with our Social Policy and Sociology with Year Abroad BA. Gain global experience, challenge inequality, and graduate ready to create meaningful change in an interconnected world. Gain global insights and practical skills to tackle complex social challenges. 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

Sociological Theory and Practice
Social Policy and Welfare Systems
Inequality and Social Stratification
Research Methods in Social Sciences
Globalisation and Society
Health and Social Care Policy
Crime
Deviance and Social Control
Contemporary Social Issues and Intervention
UCAS Code:L34A
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB

General Studies: Accepted

International Baccalaureate

32 points

International Baccalaureate Diploma: 6,5,5 at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall

UCAS Points128

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic67————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fee shown is for 2026/27 entry; placement year students pay 15% of agreed fee

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Birmingham

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper 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: £25,000 — 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
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 24% above UK average salary
This course
£31,000
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-01-02 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

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 average

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

Teaching on my course
83%
Learning opportunities
82%
Assessment and feedback
75%
Academic support
85%
Organisation and management
89%
Learning resources
86%
Student voice
77%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
89%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham offers Social Policy and Sociology as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#11UK Ranking
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