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Study Human Sciences at Birmingham

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Studying Human Sciences at Birmingham will provide a unique understanding of complex global problems and their relationship to the human condition. Combining topics including genetics, sociology, psychology, evolutionary biology, biochemistry, neuroscience, and anthropology, this exciting area of study responds to growing employment needs. It will equip you to become one of the next generation of 'global action' leaders, innovators, policy makers, teachers, and researchers.

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Why study Human Sciences?

  • We are a university on the rise in all major league tables and were recently named University of the Year 2027 (Daily Mail).
  • At Birmingham, our course integrates ground breaking research with dynamic teaching, offering a range of tailored options to align with your career goals and passions.
  • Join an optional field trip to Norway, studying glacial ecosystems and their vulnerability to human impact.
  • Gain entrepreneurial skills with final-year modules, empowering you to launch your own start-up or innovative project.
  • Our internationally acclaimed research not only shapes our teaching but also fuels our courses, ensuring that you learn from academics who are true experts in their fields.
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Forge your Future

As one of the most targeted UK universities by top graduate employers (High Fliers report, The Graduate Market 2026), Birmingham prepares graduates for a variety of careers after university.

Our Human Sciences graduates are celebrated for their expertise and versatility, excelling in fields like biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and environmental science. As one of the UK's most targeted University by the country's leading graduate employers, you’ll have access to exceptional career support and be in high demand across research, industry, and more. Whether you aim for advanced degrees or exciting career paths, your future will be vibrant and full of possibilities.

Graduates from this programme have gone on to work for organisations including GSK, Elpida Therapeutics and Thermo Fisher Scientific.

Hear from Kasia, a Human Sciences student

Learn more about her experiences as a student at Birmingham.