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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.
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Think across disciplines: Combine insights from Sociology, Criminology, Politics, Economics, and more to develop a well-rounded, powerful approach to problem-solving.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- BASc (Hon) • Full-time • 3 Years
Start dates
- 28/09/2026
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:
- LL00
- Institution code:
- B32
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Birmingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
See why these ratings were awarded
What does this TEF outcome mean?
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:
- 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
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - AAB
GCSE Maths Level 7/Grade A required to undertake Economics modules
GCSE Maths Level 5/Grade B and GCSE English at Level 6/Grade B required to undertake Business Management modules
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC Extended Diploma, Diploma and Subsidiary Diploma are all accepted but subjects are considered on a case by case basis - contact us for further guidance.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points
6,6,5 at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Accepted in place of an A level with the equivalent grade
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 most common grades on entry for this course are above our standard offer. This does not mean that you need to achieve higher grades than our offer to be admitted.
We make alternative offers through our contextual admissions schemes which are typically 1 or 2 grades lower. 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.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted 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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We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
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
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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