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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: LM39

Sociology and Criminology

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, England
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4 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Home)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
81%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the BA (Hons) Sociology and Criminology at University of Birmingham. Based in Birmingham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. The Sociology and Criminology BA at Birmingham explores the roots of crime, justice, and inequality, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to create positive social change and tackle global challenges in an interconnected world. Gain the ability to critically examine social issues, from crime to justice. Develop practical skills and global insights that will equip you to shape policies, influence change, and build a career addressing the most pressing societal 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

Foundations of Sociology
Criminology and Criminal Justice Systems
Social Inequality and Stratification
Research Methods in Social Sciences
Deviance
Crime and Society
Crime and Victimisation
Sociological Theory and Practice
Contemporary Social Policy
UCAS Code:LM39
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB

3 A levels required

International Baccalaureate

32 points

6,5,5 at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall to include English.

🗣️ 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

Distinction overall with A in the Core Component 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

📊 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

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
81%
Learning opportunities
81%
Assessment and feedback
81%
Academic support
79%
Organisation and management
79%
Learning resources
87%
Student voice
73%
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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About University of Birmingham

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

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#11UK Ranking
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