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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts and Sciences (with Honours)UCAS: LL00
Social Sciences
University of BirminghamBirmingham, England
3 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Home)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
83%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the BASc (Hon) Social Sciences 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. Explore society’s biggest challenges through our flexible, interdisciplinary BASc Social Sciences programme, empowering you to connect ideas, question assumptions, and understand the world from multiple perspectives. Through our BASc Social Sciences degree, you'll have the opportunity to study a range of disciplines - including Sociology, Criminology, Social Policy, Politics, International Relations, International Development, Education, Business Management, and Economics - allowing you to shape a degree that reflects your interests and career aspirations. This course equips you with the sk... 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 Social Science
Sociology and Social Structure
Introduction to Economics and Markets
Politics and Governance
Criminology and Criminal Justice
Social Policy and Welfare
International Relations and Development
Research Methods in Social Sciences
UCAS Code:LL00
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | AAB GCSE Maths Level 7/Grade A required to undertake Economics modules GCSE Maths Level 5/Grade B and GCSE English at Level 6/Grade B required to undertake Business Management modules |
| International Baccalaureate | 32 points 6,6,5 at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| 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
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 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: £26,000 — 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
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 19% above UK average salary
This course
£31,000
UK average
£26,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-01-01 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
Subject area averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
83%
Overall
Teaching on my course
83%Learning opportunities
82%Assessment and feedback
76%Academic support
87%Organisation and management
87%Learning resources
87%Student voice
78%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: Subject-group average for this provider
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