Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Social Policy and Sociology with Year Abroad
University of Birmingham
UK,England
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48 Months
Duration
CAD 21,300/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 0 FREE
Application Fee
Sep 2025
Apply Date
UK, England
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1900
Total Students: 38,000 +
Int. Students: 5,000 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TT United Kingdom
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Social Policy and Sociology with Year Abroad
Program Overview
The BA Social Policy and Sociology Joint Honours degree at Birmingham, will give you a broad grounding in the major approaches to two disciplines and provide you with an excellent opportunity to explore the social changes reshaping the world today.
The BA Social Policy and Sociology Joint Honours degree with year abroad will provide you with the knowledge and skills to critically engage with key issues facing contemporary societies including globalisation; the changing nature of work and the family; gender roles and sexuality; multiculturalism; the impact of the media and information technologies; and new forms of politics. In addition to these 'big picture' social theories we place a strong emphasis on developing social science research skills – so valued by employers – with research methods training in each year. Your third year will be spent abroad at a university in the EU or elsewhere in the world. After completing your year abroad, you will return for your fourth and final year to the Social Policy and Sociology programme.
On the Social Policy and Sociology BA, you will get the chance to take part in a range of in-house activities that vary by year. Examples of activities include:
- An annual Student Conference
- The Research Assistance Scheme, where students are paired with a member of staff to help them in specific research tasks
- Simulation exercises using real case examples
- Simulation events and research visits to local and national places of interest
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE Tuition Fee
CAD 21,300 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in University of Birmingham
CAD 9,207 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Check program website for more information about funding options.
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