BA (Hons) History and Sociology at University of Derby

As a Sociology student, you’ll take critical insight of a traditional academic subject and apply it to life as it is lived today and the forces that shape our lives. You’ll explore inequalities, power, and pressing social problems. You’ll develop the skills, insight and ambition to not just understand the complexities of modern societies but to intervene in them and make a positive difference to the life of others.

Faculty: College of Health and Humanities  |  Department: Joint Honours  |  Duration: Full-time: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Derby, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Historical Methods and Sources (PDP), Empires, Migrants and Mobility, Nations and Nationalism, 1789-1914, Thinking Sociologically, Making Modern Britain, Media, Culture and Society, ​​Investigating Society: Truth, Ethics and Justice​.

Career pathways

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.

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