Social Policy BA (Hons)

Course Overview - Social Policy BA (Hons)

A Social Policy degree from the University of Birmingham equips you with the tools to analyse and tackle pressing societal issues like poverty, housing, and inequality. It blends rigorous academic study with practical opportunities, such as final-year work placements, ensuring youre prepared to make meaningful change locally and globally. Studying on Birminghams vibrant campus sets the stage for shaping a better future.

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Course Information

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Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

28/09/2026

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Academic and Student Division
Birmingham
B15 2TT

Application Details

Course Code

L40A

Institution Code

B32

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

32

6,5,5 at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall.

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

DDD

Typical offers when offered in combination with A Levels: BTEC Diploma DD plus A in A level BTEC Subsidiary Diploma D plus AB in A levels

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

Accepted in place of A levels with the following grade equivalencies: D2 = A*; D3 = A; M2 = B. Combinations of A levels and Principle subjects are accepted. NB required subjects must be offered (see A level Section)

A level

A,B,B

General Studies: Accepted

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

Accepted in place of a non-required A level with the equivalent grade.

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Fees and funding

England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland £9,535

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