48 monthsProgramme duration
25,320 GBPTuition Fee/year
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Social Policy and Administration
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Explore crime, justice, and social change on a global scale with our Social Policy and Criminology with Year Abroad BA. Gain international experience, expand your horizons, and graduate ready to shape fairer societies worldwide.
The Social Policy and Criminology with Year Abroad BA at the University of Birmingham offers a unique opportunity to study crime and social justice through an international lens. You’ll gain valuable global experience while exploring how policies shape societies and address criminal justice issues.
- World-Class Expertise: Learn from leading academics in a top research-intensive university.
- Real-World Impact: Tackle pressing global challenges like inequality, health, and education through a dynamic curriculum.
- Year Abroad Opportunities: Gain global perspectives and cross-cultural skills by studying at an overseas university, enhancing your employability and broadening your academic and personal horizons.
- Interdisciplinary Approach: Explore innovative solutions with insights from sociology, politics, economics, and beyond.
- Placements: Apply learning in real-world settings through optional placements, gaining practical experience and industry insights.
- The University of Birmingham is one of the country’s most consistently sought‑after universities by the UK’s top graduate employers, and has been for the last decade (High Fliers ‘Graduate Market in 2026’ report).
Programme overview
Main Subject
Social Policy and Administration
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Explore crime, justice, and social change on a global scale with our Social Policy and Criminology with Year Abroad BA. Gain international experience, expand your horizons, and graduate ready to shape fairer societies worldwide.
The Social Policy and Criminology with Year Abroad BA at the University of Birmingham offers a unique opportunity to study crime and social justice through an international lens. You’ll gain valuable global experience while exploring how policies shape societies and address criminal justice issues.
- World-Class Expertise: Learn from leading academics in a top research-intensive university.
- Real-World Impact: Tackle pressing global challenges like inequality, health, and education through a dynamic curriculum.
- Year Abroad Opportunities: Gain global perspectives and cross-cultural skills by studying at an overseas university, enhancing your employability and broadening your academic and personal horizons.
- Interdisciplinary Approach: Explore innovative solutions with insights from sociology, politics, economics, and beyond.
- Placements: Apply learning in real-world settings through optional placements, gaining practical experience and industry insights.
- The University of Birmingham is one of the country’s most consistently sought‑after universities by the UK’s top graduate employers, and has been for the last decade (High Fliers ‘Graduate Market in 2026’ report).
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