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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: BCL0

Human Sciences

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, England
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3 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Home)
£27,000Avg. Graduate Salary
88%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Human Sciences at University of Birmingham is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding living systems. Based in Birmingham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Discover what it truly means to be human. This course dives deep into our biology, psychology, and behaviours, exploring our shared responsibility as the only species capable of safeguarding or endangering our planet and its ecosystems. This course will transform your approach to global challenges. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 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

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UCAS Code:BCL0
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB

To include 1 Science subject from: Biology/Human Biology, Geography, Geology, Psychology, Chemistry, Mathematics (or Further Mathematics or Statistics), Physics, Economics, PE/Sports Studies. Specified subjects excluded for entry: General Studies, Critical Thinking, Citizenship Studies, Applied Science, Communication and Culture, Critical Studies, Global Perspectives, Science in Society and World Development.

International Baccalaureate

32 points

6,6,5 including one science subject

UCAS Points136

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic64

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

Each academic year consists of 120 credits, typically divided into 20-credit modules. 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 agree

📊 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£27,000£32,500
3 years£22,000£27,000£34,500
5 years£28,500£35,500£46,000

UK subject average: £26,500 — 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
£27,000
UK average
£26,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 34% above UK average salary
This course
£35,500
UK average
£26,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £8,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH03-01-01 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

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
88%
Learning opportunities
80%
Assessment and feedback
80%
Academic support
92%
Organisation and management
27%
Learning resources
94%
Student voice
83%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
100%

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 Human Sciences as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#68QS World
#11UK Ranking
40,025+Students
350+Courses
Russell GroupTEF Silver
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