Overview

The College of Social Sciences (CoSS) at the University of Birmingham provides a Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in Social Research, focusing on Social Work and Professional Practice. This diploma program lasts for 9 months and is primarily based in the fields of Humanities and Social Sciences. For international students, the tuition fees at the University of Birmingham are £13,440. To apply for this diploma course, students must have a valid IELTS score. Additionally, the minimum graduation cutoff for admission is set at 60%.

Program Details	Information
Duration	9 Months
Course Level	PG Diploma
Mode of Course	Full Time
Tuition And Fees ( For 1 Year)	INR 1400000.0
Type of University	Public
Official Career service Website	https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/uk/universities/university-of-birmingham

Key Insights

The PGDip in Social Research (Social Work and Professional Practice) is provided by the College of Social Sciences (CoSS) at the University of Birmingham, UK.

This program is a Master's Diploma level course that lasts for 9 months.

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Rankings

Ranking Source	Ranking
UK University The Complete University Guide, 2025	12
Europe QS, 2025	18
University The Guardian, 2025	36

Eligibility Criteria

12th Grade

There is no specific cutoff mentioned for 12th grade.

Graduation

Applicants should have a good Honours degree or equivalent in social science. Degrees in other fields will also be considered. A four-year Bachelor’s degree (first class or very good upper second class) or a three-year Bachelor’s degree (first class) from recognized institutions in India is required.

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