School of Law and Social Sciences

About the School

The School of Law and Social Sciences offers excellent facilities and resources at our City Centre Campus, across both the Curzon Building and recently renovated Benjamin Zephaniah Building.

We specialise in the fields of law, criminology, sociology and education.

The School is home to three academic Departments:

  • Department of Criminology and Sociology
  • Department of Education
  • Department of Law
PGCE Secondary History

Open Days

The best way to truly experience our School is to attend one of our open days, where you can explore our campus, meet current staff and students, and get a feel for the vibrant community that makes up our university.

Subject areas in this School

Free Legal Advice Service for our community

The BCU Law Clinic is a confidential service offering advice on a wide range of legal issues to the local Birmingham community and more widely.