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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Social Policy and Sociology
University of Birmingham
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Social Policy and Sociology course at University of Birmingham.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,B,B
General Studies: Accepted
Most popular A-levels studied
The Social Policy and Sociology course at University of Birmingham features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Sociology | B |
| Psychology | B |
| Religious Studies | B |
| History | B |
| English Literature | B |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Economics | A |
| Government and Politics | B |
| History | A |
| Mathematics | B |
| Psychology | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: LL43
Here's what University of Birmingham says about its Social Policy and Sociology course.
Understand society and shape its future with our Social Policy and Sociology BA. Explore key issues, challenge inequality, and create meaningful change.
Gain global insights and practical skills to tackle complex social challenges. With international experience upon graduation, you’ll be equipped to shape impactful policies and build a career that makes a difference worldwide.
Reasons to study this course:
- World-Class Expertise: Learn from leading academics in a top research-intensive university.
- Real-World Impact: Tackle pressing global challenges like inequality, health, and education through a dynamic curriculum.
- Interdisciplinary Learning: Combine insights from social policy and sociology to tackle pressing societal challenges.
- Placements: Apply learning in real-world settings through optional placements, gaining practical experience and industry insights.
- Most targeted UK university by top graduate employers (High Fliers report, The Graduate Market 2024).
Source: University of Birmingham
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
School of Social Policy and Society
Location
Main Site | Birmingham
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Social policy
• Sociology
Start date
28 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £9,790 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,790 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,790 per year |
The modules you will study
For a full list and detailed description of modules on offer, please visit the course page on our website. https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/social-policy/social-policy-sociology.aspx
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Birmingham
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Social Policy and Sociology course at University of Birmingham features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
83%
med
Teaching on my course
83%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
80%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
94%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
74%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
86%
med
Learning opportunities
82%
med
Learning opportunities
82%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
86%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
84%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
78%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
84%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
76%
med
Assessment and feedback
75%
low
Assessment and feedback
75%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
80%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
76%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
69%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
78%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
72%
low
Academic support
85%
med
Academic support
85%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
86%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
84%
low
Organisation and management
89%
high
Organisation and management
89%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
90%
high
How well organised is your course?
88%
high
Learning resources
86%
med
Learning resources
86%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
83%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
89%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
85%
med
Student voice
77%
med
Student voice
77%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
64%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
87%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
77%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
84%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
86%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
86%
high
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
82%
low
Teaching on my course
82%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
69%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
95%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
73%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
89%
med
Learning opportunities
83%
med
Learning opportunities
83%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
95%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
84%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
76%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
85%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
75%
med
Assessment and feedback
74%
med
Assessment and feedback
74%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
76%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
77%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
62%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
82%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
74%
med
Academic support
95%
high
Academic support
95%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
94%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
95%
high
Organisation and management
81%
med
Organisation and management
81%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
83%
med
How well organised is your course?
79%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
83%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
90%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
88%
med
Student voice
75%
med
Student voice
75%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
64%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
83%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
80%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
79%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
77%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
92%
high
Student information
The Social Policy and Sociology course at University of Birmingham features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Social Policy and Sociology course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Birmingham graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
55%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
95%
In work, study or other activity
60%
Say it fits with future plans
25%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
20%
Administrative occupations
15%
Elementary occupations
15%
Teaching Professionals
10%
Business and public service associate professionals
Graduate statistics
65%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
75%
Say it fits with future plans
45%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
25%
Business and public service associate professionals
10%
Administrative occupations
10%
Business and Financial Project Management Professionals
10%
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Birmingham graduates who took Social Policy and Sociology - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£23k
First year after graduation
£27k
Third year after graduation
£32.8k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Social Policy and Sociology.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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