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Bachelor of Social Sciences

University of Birmingham

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

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About the program

A two-year pre-university programme in social science methods and analysis of diversity, Technology and the environment.

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 core knowledge in Social Sciences. Apply relevant methods and tools to academic or professional problems. Communicate findings clearly and work responsibly in individual and collaborative settings.

Career outcomes

  • Policy Analyst
  • Research Assistant
  • Community Program Coordinator
  • Social Services Coordinator
  • Human Resources Specialist

Curriculum

  • Two-year pre-university programme with 22 concentration courses plus general education. Courses include academic work tools and methods
  • Quantitative analysis
  • Qualitative research methods
  • Introduction to sociology
  • Applied statistics and a 30-hour integration project. No formal internship is listed.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Course page entry requirement: A Level AAB
  • IB 6
  • 6
  • 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

    60 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.