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University of Birmingham
Since 1900, the University of Birmingham has been a leading global university. Today the university has one of the largest international student communities in the UK with over 5,000 students from more than 150 countries worldwide currently studying in the University of Birmingham. The University is proud of its reputation and is currently ranked 90th in the QS World University Rankings 2022, cementing the university’s position in the top 100 universities globally. Under the School of Social Policy, the students will study British social policy and welfare systems.
| Program: | Student Exchange | |
Duration: | Minimum GPA: 3.00 | Tuition fee: Waived |
Quota: | Minimum IELTS: | Living cost: |
Deadline nomination: | Departure: | TB Test: GBP 45 |
Required Documents:
| Internal Selection | Application in University of Birmingham |
| Application form | Signed Academic Transcript |
| Curriculum Vitae | IELTS Certificate |
| IELTS Certificate | Scanned Valid Passport |
| Academic Transcript |
Fee
UK Visa Regular : GBP 133
UK Visa Express : GBP 225
TB Test : GBP 45
Flight ticket (return) : GBP 832
Tuition fee : Waived by host university
Living cost : GBP 883.3 – 1283.3
Details
Accomodation : GBP 480 – 830/ month
Meals : GBP 200 – 250/ month
Public Transport : GBP 55.30/ month
Miscellaneous : GBP 120/ month
Communication : GBP 28/ month
| University of Birmingham | Grade | IUP-PPM | Grade |
| ≥ 75 | A+ | ≥ 70 = A | 4,00 |
| 71 – 74 | A | 69-66 = A- | 3,75 |
| 67 – 70 | A- | 65-63 = A/B | 3,50 |
| 64 – 66 | B+ | 62-60 = B+ | 3,25 |
| 61 – 63 | B | 59-56 = B | 3,00 |
| 57 – 60 | B- | 55-53 = B- | 2,75 |
| 54 – 56 | C+ | 52-50 = B/C | 2,50 |
| 50 – 53 | C | 49-46 = C+ | 2,25 |
| 48 – 49 | C- | 45 – 40= C | 2,00 |
| 43 – 47 | D+ | ≤ 39 = Fail | |
| 40 – 42 | D | ||
| 38 – 39 | D- | ||
| 35 – 37 | F+ | ||
| 30 – 34 | F | ||
| ≥29 | F- |
https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/international/study-abroad/study-abroad-incoming/index.aspx
Link for syllabus:
(https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/international/study-abroad/study-abroad-incoming/study.aspx) 20 Birmingham Credits = 10 ECTS = 8 SKS at UGM (transferred to 2 courses)
10 Birmingham Credits = 5 ECTS = 4 SKS at UGM (transferred to 1 course) Students need to take maximum 60 Birmingham Credits = 30 ECTS
| Fall Semester Course | Spring Semester Course |
| Social Problems and Social Policy: Social Science in Action Part I | Social Problems and Social Policy: Social Science in Action Part I |
| Introduction to Social Policy | Introduction to Social Divisions |
| Philosophies of Welfare | Crime and Society |
| Criminological Theory I | Violence in a Global Context |
| Policy Analysis | `Sociology of Race’ and Ethnicity – A Global Perspective |
| Media and Society | Terror, Threat and Security |
| Gender and Sexuality | Divided Publics? |
| Poverty, Class and Inequality | Harmful Societies: Crime, Social Harm and Social Justice |
| Crime and the City | Youth, Crime and Justice |
| Genocide and Mass Atrocities | Drugs: Society, Politics and Policy |
| Power, Control and Resistance |
