Social Policy, Sociology and Criminology at Birmingham
Explore contemporary issues and global challenges while developing practical skills and in-depth knowledge in your chosen field. Study with us to gain a robust understanding of social structures, human behaviour, politics, inequality, crime, and policy, setting you on a path to make a real-life impact.
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Explore our green, historic campus and imagine what your life could look like as a student in the School of Social Policy and Society. Join us for academic-led talks on Social Policy, Sociology, Criminology, and Policy, Philosophy and Economics (PPE), plus discover exciting study abroad options.
Chat with expert staff and students, get your questions answered, and find out why Birmingham could be the perfect place for you.
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Lead the way in shaping policies and solving society's biggest challenges
Studying Social Policy, Sociology, and Criminology at Birmingham helps you develop key skills employers value, including critical thinking, research experience, and effective communication. You’ll also gain problem-solving, project management, and teamwork abilities—essential for careers in government, NGOs, and social enterprises.
With joint honours and year abroad options, you’ll broaden your horizons and graduate prepared for roles in policy development, social research, and community outreach.
Why study Social Policy, Sociology and Criminology at Birmingham?
- Gain valuable transferrable skills to future-proof your career, ensuring you graduate feeling equipped to analyse complex social issues and create evidence-based solutions.
- Choose from a broad range of programmes that explore social justice, inequality, crime, health, and policy, gaining expertise across multiple disciplines that address society’s most pressing challenges.
- Our graduates go on to succeed in diverse roles, from public policy and criminology, to social research and NGOs, supported by our strong connections with employers and emphasis on employability.
- Take advantage of our joint honours or year abroad opportunities to broaden your perspectives and tailor your academic journey to your career goals.
Our available courses
Check out our coursesOur Department of Social Policy, Sociology and Criminology offers exciting undergraduate degrees in a variety of social policy subjects.
A Global University
Student lifeBy choosing to study at Birmingham, you can be part of an outstanding university, renowned for changing lives and transforming society. Be part of our international community, with over 10,000 students from approximately 150 countries.
Live in an exciting city
Explore your cityIn the heart of England, Birmingham is a diverse, modern and exciting city with a long cultural and intellectual heritage. Less than two hours from London, Birmingham is situated in a prime, central location in the country, and offers everything you could desire from a capital city, within easy reach of the picturesque English countryside.
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In your prospectus, discover an overview of our facilities on campus, an introduction to bustling and vibrant city of Birmingham and see our extensive list of courses with the entry requirements.