History and Sociology at Aberdeen is a great combination to add to your wide and deep study of all aspects of human activity in the past with a with a fascinating awakening of your ‘sociological imagination’ – exploring society, and how the societies we live in shape us as individuals in all sorts of ways. A culture of top-rated teaching and dynamic research will give you the specialist and transferable skills to be a sought-after graduate by employers in many sectors.
You will be enthused and inspired by teachers who are leaders in their fields, with expertise as diverse ...
History and Sociology at Aberdeen is a great combination to add to your wide and deep study of all aspects of human activity in the past with a with a fascinating awakening of your ‘sociological imagination’ – exploring society, and how the societies we live in shape us as individuals in all sorts of ways. A culture of top-rated teaching and dynamic research will give you the specialist and transferable skills to be a sought-after graduate by employers in many sectors. <br/><br/>You will be enthused and inspired by teachers who are leaders in their fields, with expertise as diverse as medieval Scandinavia, early-modern Poland and modern East Asia and enthralled by our wonderful collections of historic treasures collected by distinguished alumni over the centuries. <br/><br/>Sociology at Aberdeen will complement your History studies very well. You will explore how society shapes us as individuals in all sorts of ways and study sociology of the family, work-life balance, religion and society. You will be taught by experts in social movements, conflict and peace, religion and secularisation and global political sociology and become skilled in the social research methods used to gather the evidence to better understand aspects of society – such as observation, interviews, large-scale surveys or analysing the content of documents and videos. <br/><br/>You will develop great skills in thinking critically and posing probing questions – which have tremendous value to employers, for example in journalism, marketing and advertising, social and market research, teaching, health and social services, charities and human resources.<br/><br/>**Sociology at Aberdeen is rated 4th in Scotland in the Complete University Guide 2023.**
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
VL13
Institution Code
A20
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherB,B,B,B Applicants who have achieved BBBB (or are on course to achieve this by the end of S5) are encouraged to apply and will be considered. Good performance in additional Highers / Advanced Highers may be required. Note: we do not double count a Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject, but we do consider that a B at Adv Higher is equivalent to an A grade at Higher. National 5 English at minimum grade C. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme32 For entry into First Year, a minimum of 32 points required, including at least 5,5,5 at HL. For entry into Second Year, a minimum of 36 points, including at 6, 6, 6 at Higher level in subject(s) selected. English at a minimum of Standard level required. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDM Minimum entry requirement: DDM in related subjects. Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H2,H2,H2,H3,H3 A minimum of 5H with 3 at H2 AND 2 at H3 OR AAABB, obtained in a single sitting. (The grading within band B must be at B2 or above). Also required: O in English or English Language Scottish Advanced HigherA,B,B Second year entry may be possible in most school based subjects. A minimum of ABB overall in Adv Higher is required. Adv Higher at A in the subject selected for Single Honours or AB in the subject selected for Joint Honours. Scottish HNCPass For entry to Year 2: Satisfactory completion of HNC Social Sciences (120 SCQF credit points). B in all Graded Units. Curriculum to include: Students should take units A and B of the discipline/s they wish to study at university, e.g. Psychology A (FK8D 34) and B (J030 34). For Joint honours programmes, students must take A and B for both disciplines. Scottish HNDPass For entry to Year 3: Satisfactory completion of HND Social Sciences (240 SCQF credit points). BBA in Graded Units, where A is the Graded Unit Project in the discipline/s you wish to continue to study. Curriculum to include a combination of as many of the following courses as is possible at your College: History A: Introducing Topics within a Historical Period (FK7V 34), History B: Analysing Topics within a Historical Period (J02X 34), History C: Evaluating Topics within a Historical Period (J0LS 34), History D: Specialist Study (FK7T 35), Sociology A: Introduction to Sociology (FK8R 34), Sociology B: Applying Sociological Theories and Studies to Sociological Topics (J038 35), Social Science: Research Issues (J0NA 35), Sociology C: Analysing and Evaluating Sociological Debates (J0NA 35), Sociology D: Specialist Study (FK8P 35). Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)Pass One FA is equivalent to a Higher at A. It cannot replace any required subjects. A levelB,B,C For First Year Entry a minimum of 3 A Levels at BBC. For Second Year Entry a minimum of an A in the subject selected for Single Honours plus BB, or AB in the subjects selected for Joint Honours plus a further B. GCSE in English or English Language is also required. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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Scotland | £1,820 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £20,800 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |