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Social Sciences at University of Birmingham - UCAS

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2026 - 2027
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University of Birmingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Open days

27Jun
University of Birmingham - Undergraduate Open Day
Undergraduate
28Jun
University of Birmingham - Undergraduate Open Day
Undergraduate

Course summary

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 skills to tackle society’s biggest challenges - from shaping policy to driving community change - with the flexibility to thrive across diverse sectors and create meaningful impact. Why study this course? Our BASc Social Sciences degree empowers you to explore society’s biggest challenges from a variety of perspectives, drawing on the key social science disciplines. By blending these fields, you’ll gain the critical tools needed to examine global and local issues, equipping you to make meaningful, informed contributions to change.

  • Think across disciplines: Combine insights from Sociology, Criminology, Politics, Economics, and more to develop a well-rounded, powerful approach to problem-solving.
  • Tailor your degree: Shape your educational journey by choosing from a wide range of modules, allowing you to focus on subjects you already enjoy, or explore new areas that spark your interest.
  • Gain real-world skills: Develop critical thinking, research, and problem-solving skills, preparing you for a diverse array of careers in today’s ever-evolving world.
  • Explore global challenges: Dive into the most urgent societal issues of our time, from climate change to inequality, and learn how to make a lasting impact.
  • Learn from leading experts: Be taught by our world-class academics who bring unique insights from across social science disciplines, enriching your academic and professional journey.
  • Broaden your experience: Study this programme as a four-year degree with either a Year Abroad or a Placement Year to gain global insights or hands-on professional experience.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

How to apply

14Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
LL00
Institution code:
B32
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Student Outcomes

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There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535* Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535* Year 1
Scotland £9535* Year 1
Wales £9535* Year 1
Channel Islands £9535* Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9535* Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

The Government has yet to confirm the tuition fees payable by Home students for 2026/27 and subsequent years. The provisional tuition fee shown above relates to the academic year 2025/26. If Parliament agrees on an increase in tuition fees, the University will increase fees for each year of study normally in line with these changes and will communicate any change in the fees without delay. For details of the annual tuition fee for International Students please see the course web page listed in the 'course details' section above. If you are made an offer to study by the University, the yearly tuition fee will be stated in your offer letter.
Social Sciences at University of Birmingham - UCAS