Sociology - BA (Hons)
Birmingham City University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Our BA (Hons) Sociology degree is a radical and practical course theoretically driven and empirically informed, as well as locally situated and globally focused. The discipline of Sociology helps us to make sense of the world and our place within it.Studying Sociology at Birmingham City University is about not reading sociology but doing sociology, allowing you to explore and question social norms and discover the complex issues behind your everyday routines and social practices in a range of ...Read more

Our BA (Hons) Sociology degree is a radical and practical course theoretically driven and empirically informed, as well as locally situated and globally focused. The discipline of Sociology helps us to make sense of the world and our place within it.Studying Sociology at Birmingham City University is about not reading sociology but doing sociology, allowing you to explore and question social norms and discover the complex issues behind your everyday routines and social practices in a range of spatial contexts, applying what you learn to your own lived experiences.

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WUSCA ranking:
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78/279
CUG Subject Ranking
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67th
CUG Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2026
103rd
What students say
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Isa
19 Nov 25

I enrolled late into university because I wasn’t fully sure about what I wanted to do. Even after enrolling, I found myself second-guessing whether it was the right choice. But..Read more

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Beatrice Larley
18 Oct 24

There are many places you can can study around the university and the library is open 24/7 which is amazing..Read more

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A level

A level:

BBC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

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Scottish Advanced Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

112 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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GCSE/National 4/National 5:

This course does not require evidence of GCSE qualifications. Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

28 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

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

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

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Domestic

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£9,535 per year

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Students from England

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,535 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,535 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£17,690 per year

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Students from EU

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£17,690 per year

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Students from International

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Birmingham City University , Birmingham

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Birmingham City University
Cardigan Street Birmingham B4 7BD United Kingdom
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