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Bachelor of Social Policy and Criminology

University of Birmingham

  • Birmingham, United Kingdom
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

Bachelor of Arts in Social Policy and Criminology is a three-year full-time honours degree at the University's Edgbaston campus.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Demonstrate subject knowledge in Social Policy and Criminology. Use appropriate research and analytical methods
  • Evaluate evidence and communicate reasoned conclusions.

Career outcomes

  • Law
  • Social policy
  • Criminal justice

Curriculum

  • Three-year full-time honours degree taught through credit-bearing modules. Year 1 core: Introduction to Social Policy
  • Causes of Crime
  • Discovering Social Problems. Year 2 core: Criminology and its Critics
  • Policy Analysis
  • Social Research II. Year 3 core: Social Policy
  • Sociology and Criminology Dissertation. Optional modules widen the choice from the second year. Includes the Social Policy
  • Sociology and Criminology Dissertation.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Course page entry requirement: A Level ABB
  • IB 6
  • 5
  • 5 At Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall. International applicants use country-specific equivalents listed on the course page and must show English proficiency.

Accepted academic background

A-levels or equivalent overseas qualifications (including the International Baccalaureate or a recognised foundation programme), The grade needed for each country is shown on the course page (country selector) and the country pages.

Documents you’ll need

  • UCAS Personal Statement
  • Academic Reference.

How to apply

  1. Review the course entry requirements. Prepare the UCAS application and personal statement
  2. arrange an academic reference. Submit the application by the relevant consideration deadline. Respond to requests for further evidence and accept an offer before making visa arrangements if needed.

Other costs

Tuition per year£26,220 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£37,047 GBP

Program details

CampusBirmingham
Faculty or schoolCollege of Social Sciences
DepartmentSocial Policy Sociology and Criminology
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value360
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
Scholarship noteScholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    13 Jan 2027

    61 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.