The College of Social Sciences brings together over 450 academics (including 90 professors) and over 360 professional staff across a range of disciplines and interdisciplinary fields. Around 25% of our staff are international and combined with over 42,500 global alumni representing over 185 countries, our work impacts all areas of society grounded in the key disciplines of business, economics, education, government and society, and social policy.
Why study at the University of Birmingham?
- We are a global Top 100 University and are ranked top 20 in multiple UK league tables
- We have been named the most targeted university by the UK’s top 100 graduate employers (The Graduate Market in 2021
- 87% of our research has a global impact (REF 2014)
- Numerous UoB alumni and staff have been involved with work recognised with Nobel prizes
- There is a wealth of employability support services available to students. The College and our Careers Network can provide you with practical advice and skills for career development. We also have excellent industrial links with global companies, such as Rolls Royce and Jaguar Land Rover, which allow opportunities for our students to gain insight and experience of the industry.
- You could receive a Commonwealth Scholarship worth £3,000 or a Global Masters Scholarship worth £10,000 if you start your studies in September 2021. Information and eligibility criteria for both awards is available on our website.
