History and Sociology BA (Hons)
Course Overview - History and Sociology BA (Hons)
This exciting and challenging joint honours degree will give you the opportunity to study past and present human societies through a combination of historical and sociological perspectives.
You’ll achieve a systematic understanding of the social, cultural, economic and political processes that have shaped human civilisations over time, considering the complexities of class, gender, race and other factors in different societies. This will enable you to build an understanding of the impact of power, resistance, and social change in British, European and global history. This f...
This exciting and challenging joint honours degree will give you the opportunity to study past and present human societies through a combination of historical and sociological perspectives.<br/><br/>You’ll achieve a systematic understanding of the social, cultural, economic and political processes that have shaped human civilisations over time, considering the complexities of class, gender, race and other factors in different societies. This will enable you to build an understanding of the impact of power, resistance, and social change in British, European and global history. This flexible course allows you to develop your own areas of specialism and a range of skills that are attractive to employers.<br/><br/>The course is taught through compulsory and optional modules. Core modules will ground you in key theories and concepts, while optional modules allow you to study the areas of History and Sociology you are most interested in. You can choose from optional modules spanning the early medieval period to the present day and consider some of the biggest social challenges we face in the modern world.
Course Information
3 options available
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
23/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
VL13
Institution Code
L23
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
Scottish Higher
AABBB overall (AB at Advanced level) OR AAABB (A at Advanced level).
Access to HE Diploma
D:30,M:15
Pass diploma with 60 credits overall, including at least 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher. Please contact the Admissions Office for further information. An interview and a piece of written work may also be required. Grade 4/C in GCSE Mathematics is required.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
35
35 overall (16 higher, including 5 standard points in mathematics)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2,H2,H2,H2,H3,H3
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We will consider this qualification in combination with other qualifications. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3,M1,M2
Extended Project
Where an applicant is taking the EPQ in a relevant subject this might be considered alongside other Level 3 qualifications and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. If you are taking A Levels, this would be ABB at A Level and grade A in the EPQ.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
We will consider this qualification in combination with other qualifications. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information.
A level
A,A,B
T Level
Might be accepted as in combination with other qualifications, please contact admissions teams for further advice & guidance.
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