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Human Sciences

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 28 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

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. You'll gain the skills and mindset to tackle complex issues with confidence, uniting innovation and human insight to drive real-world impact.

Why study Human Sciences at Birmingham?

Entrepreneurial training: Gain entrepreneurial skills with final-year modules, empowering you to launch your own start-up or innovative project.
vibrant interdisciplinary structure: Seamlessly integrating genetics, psychology, sociology, and more to examine humanity's role in shaping ecosystems. alongside the flexibility to tailor your learning experience to your interests, ensuring that every student finds their passion while gaining a comprehensive understanding of the human condition and its global implications.

Exciting field opportunities: Join an optional field trip to Norway, studying glacial ecosystems and their vulnerability to human impact.

Join BioSoc: Connect with fellow Biosciences students through team sports, events, and specialist career conferences.

Outstanding employability prospects: Prepare for dynamic careers in global organizations, start-ups, NGOs, government, and more, addressing urgent global needs.

Modules

Visit https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/subjects/biosciences-courses/human-sciences-bsc and scroll down to the modules section to find out more.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

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Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 28 September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
BCL0
Institution code:
B32
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

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:
BCL0
Institution code:
B32
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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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.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

BTEC Extended Diploma, Diploma and Extended Certificate are accepted, but subjects are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further guidance

Access to HE Diploma

Access to HE (Science) with sufficient Biology and Chemistry content is considered. Contact Admissions Team for details.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32 points

6,6,5 including one science subject

GCSE/National 4/National 5

Minimum of five GCSEs to include Mathematics, English and double award science at grade 4/C.

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

The historic entry grades range shown below includes students admitted with alternative offers through our contextual admissions schemes. These are typically 1 or 2 grades below the standard offer. You can find information on these schemes using the link below.
You can check your eligibility to receive an offer for this course using our Offer Calculator using the same link.

Learn more on the University of Birmingham website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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Additional fee information

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.

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