Shape a fairer society with our Social Policy and Criminology BA. Explore justice, inequality, and crime, gaining skills to tackle real-world challenges and make an impact in communities and policy-making worldwide. Gain the knowledge and practical skills to drive meaningful change. From shaping policies to addressing social justice issues, you’ll graduate ready to build a career that makes a real difference. The BA Social Policy and Criminology course at the University of Birmingham stands out for its dynamic blend of disciplines. You’ll explore the causes of crime, social justice, and the policies shaping communities, guided by expert academics. With opportunities for placements and hands-on projects, this course bridges theory and practice, building skills to address real-world challenges. Graduate ready to influence policy, promote fairness, and create safer, more equitable societies. World-Class Expertise: Learn from leading academics in a top research-intensive university. Real-World Impact: Tackle pressing global challenges like inequality, health, and education through a dynamic curriculum. Interdisciplinary Learning: Combine insights from social policy and criminology to tackle pressing societal challenges. Placements: Apply learning in real-world settings through optional placements, gaining practical experience and industry insights. You will be assessed in a variety of ways across your degree. At the beginning of each module, you will be given information on how and when you will be assessed. Assessment methods will vary within each module and may include: written coursework, such as essays, formal exams and group work.