University course · real outcomes from HESA / Discover Uni · part of Careermash
University degree
Sociology and Criminology
Birmingham Community Healthcare Nhs Foundation Trust · Birmingham
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 20% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
Robin · your guide
Here's the honest picture on this course - what you'd study, whether you'd likely get in, what it pays, and where it leads. Everything's real data.
About this course
The humanities and social sciences are key to understanding what it means to be human. By studying these subjects, you'll gain insights into yourself, your relationships with others, and the world we live in. If you're passionate about these areas and ready to take your studies to the next level, completing this one-year course will set you on the path to your linked undergraduate degree.
Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
112-127 pts30%
128-143 pts25%
144-159 pts25%
160-175 pts10%
176-191 pts10%
240+ pts5%
How they qualified
90% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels90%
an Access course5%
no formal qualifications5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts Pay & prospects
84%
In work or further study after
80%
Continue past first year
85%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£26,000
After 15 months
£25,000
3 years on
£31,000
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Business and public service associate professionalsHighly skilled14%
Administrative occupations13%
Elementary occupations12%
Welfare and housing associate professionalsHighly skilled12%
Customer service occupations5%
Teaching ProfessionalsHighly skilled9%
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation4%
Business, Research and Administrative ProfessionalsHighly skilled8%
What students say National Student Survey
85%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching81%
Assessment & feedback80%
Academic support79%
Well organised79%
Learning resources83%
Student community93%
In students' own words
★★★★★
Exceeded expectations
Honestly, one of the best decisions I've made. The best part: small-group tutorials really push your thinking. If I'm honest, would like to see more industry guest speakers in later years. On the city — local cost of living is manageable if…
Third year · Full-time
★★★★☆
Genuinely worthwhile
I was sceptical before starting — now I'd recommend it to anyone. The best part: the teaching staff are genuinely world-class and accessible. If I'm honest, would like to see more industry guest speakers in later years. On the city — local …
Class of 2024 · Part-time
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Where this degree can lead
Careermash · real course data from HESA / Discover Uni, in plain English.