History and Sociology, BA (Hons)

History examines past societies, while sociology analyzes the theory of modern society. Our flexible degree program offers an extensive range of optional modules, enabling you to specialize in your areas of greatest interest.Through historical and sociological analysis, gain insights into past societies, patterns of social change, and strategies for navigating the present and anticipating future behaviors. Explore human experiences across time—from 1000 BCE to the 21st century—via themes like crime and deviance, religion and belief, race and racism, and surveillance. Develop research techniques, theoretical frameworks, and methodological tools to critically evaluate opinions and build compelling arguments. Ideal for those fascinated by human interactions, cultural differences, and motivations, this program fosters a holistic understanding of society, enhancing employability through a third-year "Value of Sociology" module on transferable skills and research-led special subjects in expert-led small-group seminars. Graduates possess practical skills for diverse careers.