Social Sciences BASc
About this course
Bachelor of Arts and Science in Social Sciences BASc, a social sciences degree examining societal challenges through an interdisciplinary perspective. Students may choose a degree structure lasting three years, or extend the programme to four years by completing a year abroad, placement or intercalated year.
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Entry requirements
A Level: AAB. IB: 6,6,5 at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall. BTEC: BTEC options considered
What students say
Based on about 165 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 88%
- Left higher education: 11%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 64 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 73%
- Working and studying: 8%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 4%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 14%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 9%
- Sales occupations: 9%
- Caring personal services: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 76%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 61%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 36%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 135 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 43%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 22%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 5%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 3%
- No formal qualifications: 97%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Social Sciences BASc at University of Birmingham earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,500 and £40,500. The £31,000 median after five years is £6,000 more than the UK median for Social sciences.
What do graduates of Social Sciences BASc at University of Birmingham do next?
87% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Social Sciences BASc at University of Birmingham?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Social Sciences BASc at University of Birmingham?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 132 UCAS points.
Does Social Sciences BASc at University of Birmingham include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on Social Sciences BASc at University of Birmingham?
88% of students continued into their second year, and 11% left higher education.