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Bachelor of History and Sociology

University of Derby

  • Derby, United Kingdom
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

Bachelor of Arts in History and Sociology is a 3-year full-time undergraduate degree offered by the School of Philosophical, Historical, and Interdisciplinary Studies at the University of Essex.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Demonstrate a structured understanding of core principles in History and Sociology. Apply relevant analytical
  • Practical and research methods to subject-specific problems. Communicate findings clearly and evaluate evidence through academic work and projects.

Career outcomes

  • Public sector and government roles
  • Policy
  • Research and social analysis
  • Education
  • Including teaching and academic research
  • Media and journalism
  • Charities and NGOs focused on social issues
  • Business and consultancy roles requiring analytical skills

Curriculum

  • 3-Year full-time course in History and Sociology
  • 360 Credits in total
  • Taught by the School of Philosophical
  • Historical
  • and Interdisciplinary Studies. Compulsory modules include The Sociological Imagination
  • Rebellious Pasts: Challenging and Creating Histories
  • Researching Social Life
  • Crime
  • Control
  • and the City
  • Power and Agency in a Global World. Optional modules let students tailor the degree. An optional placement year is available. A study abroad year is available.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Secondary school leaving qualification or equivalent (typically 112 UCAS points
  • 72 For foundation-year degrees
  • Up to 128)
  • Plus GCSE-equivalent English and maths
  • Country requirements in the international table. IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each skill unless the course page states higher.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school leaving qualification or equivalent per country table (e. G. India Standard 12 at 65% overall, China Gaokao 50%, Canada high school certificate 65% across five Grade 12 subjects, Bangladesh polytechnic diploma 60%), UK A levels/BTEC/T Level/Access to HE, GCSE Maths and English grade 4/C or equivalent, Some courses need interview, Portfolio or DBS.

Documents you’ll need

  • English Language Test Results.

How to apply

  1. Check the entry requirements and country qualification table. Apply through the online portal
  2. UCAS (code D39) or an overseas representative. Provide qualifications and proof of English (IELTS 0 with 5 in each skill unless the course states more). Interview or portfolio only where the course asks. After an offer
  3. Pay the 8
  4. 000 GBP deposit before a CAS. Use the CAS to apply for the Student visa with proof of funds. Arrive by the stated date.

Other costs

Tuition per year£18,100 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£28,927 GBP

Program details

CampusDerby Campus
Faculty or schoolJoint Honours
DepartmentSocial Sciences
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value360
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
Scholarship noteSouth-East Asia Scholarship: 5000 GBP fee reduction for qualifying nationals of Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand or Vietnam entering an eligible on-campus, Full-time undergraduate or taught postgraduate degree in January or September 2027. Offer, CAS and other criteria apply.

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.