History and Sociology

University of Derby
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years SociologyHistory

A-Level Entry

BBC

UCAS Points

112 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£24,000

About this course

Explore inequalities, power, and pressing social problems, and develop the skills, insight and ambition to not just understand the complexities of modern societies but to intervene in them. Combine this with studying History in a city and county with a strong historical heritage.

KEY FEATURES OF THE COURSE

  • Combining two subjects boosts your employability and gives you the opportunity to develop knowledge and expertise in two subject areas, making you a more versatile graduate

  • Build your own study pathway to match your career aspirations, focusing on themes like crime and justice, youth cultures, politics and social justice, or security and terrorism – or a combination of these

  • Undertake fieldwork at historical locations ranging from country houses to industrial cities

  • Real-world research projects enable you to translate theory into practice, supported by our enthusiastic and supportive teaching team

  • Develop an impressive set of critical, theoretical and transferable skills which will give you a real advantage in securing a graduate career.

    HOW YOU’LL LEARN:

    You’ll learn through a mix of:

  • lectures

  • tutorials

  • seminars

  • workshops

  • multimedia presentations

  • online collaboration

  • guest lectures

  • class debates

  • study visits

  • co-curricular learning

    We are determined to keep things fresh and interesting and involve projects that include the close reading of music videos, the design of your own conspiracy theory, the production of wikis and an extended final year piece of research in which you showcase your sociological interest in a topic of your choice.

    YOUR CAREER:

    As both History and Sociology deliver such a broad spectrum of skills and insights, it is no surprise to find our graduates excelling in a wide variety of careers where critical thinking, analytical know-how and research abilities are valued.

    Our graduates have used their degree to become teachers, lecturers, social workers, probation officers, civil servants, social researchers, business owners, marketeers, counsellors, charity workers, and community officers as well as working in museums, archives, libraries and the heritage sector – to name but a few roles. They have also found work in retail management, public relations, banking, welfare advice, accountancy and systems analysis.

    STUDY OPTIONS:

    On the Joint Honours programme, there are different pathways of study available. You can often study both subjects equally or choose to major in a subject. Please view the course page on our website for more information on pathways.

  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades BBC
    UCAS Tariff Points 112 points
    BTEC DMM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2317 Teachers of English as a foreign language
    3412 Authors, writers and translators
    2319 Teaching professionals
    3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
    3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
    4135 Library clerks and assistants

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Derby
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Sociology, History
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £24,000