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University degree

Social Policy

Birmingham Community Healthcare Nhs Foundation Trust Β· Birmingham
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
Β£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.
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About this course

This programme in Social Policy is offered by Birmingham Community Healthcare Nhs Foundation Trust in Birmingham. Refer to the official course page for full curriculum, admission requirements, and application details.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
48-63 pts10%
112-127 pts10%
128-143 pts30%
144-159 pts20%
160-175 pts10%
176-191 pts20%
How they qualified
85% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels85%
no formal qualifications10%
Other10%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
100%
In work or further study after
80%
Continue past first year
78%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
Β£26,000
After 15 months
Β£25,000
3 years on
Β£29,500
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Welfare and housing associate professionalsHighly skilled40%
Administrative occupations20%
Customer service occupations10%
Business, Research and Administrative ProfessionalsHighly skilled20%
Elementary occupations10%
What students say National Student Survey
78%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching78%
Assessment & feedback66%
Academic support67%
Well organised85%
Learning resources88%
Student community86%
In students' own words
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A great decision
The course has exceeded my expectations. 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 β€” local cost of living is manageable if you s…
Class of 2024 Β· Part-time
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Genuinely worthwhile
The course has exceeded my expectations. The best part: the opportunity to do independent research in the final year is a highlight. If I'm honest, would like to see more industry guest speakers in later years. On the city β€” local cost of l…
Class of 2022 Β· Full-time
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Where this degree can lead
Like the look of it?
When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on Birmingham Community Healthcare Nhs Foundation Trust's own site.
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