History and Sociology (with a professional placement year)
(BA) History and Sociology (with a professional placement year)
Entry for 2026
FHEQ level
This course is set at Level 6 in the national Framework for Higher Education Qualifications.
Course learning outcomes
explain major sociological concepts and theories, and their application in contemporary sociology
demonstrate knowledge of different societies, and understanding of what may be learned by comparing them
demonstrate understanding and knowledge of key topics and debates in a number of specialised areas in sociology
collate a range of appropriate sources (including paper, audio-visual and electronic sources) and structure material from them to answer a question
assess the strengths and weaknesses of empirical material as evidence for conclusions in specific cases
critically evaluate competing explanations and sociological theories in a range of contexts
formulate research questions and plan how to answer them
identify and use appropriate research methods (including questionnaires, interviews, observations and content analysis)
analyse the ethical implications of social research in a variety of settings
make simple analyses of quantitative and qualitative data using appropriate computer programs
communicate effectively with others and present information both orally and in writing
conduct a literature search and produce a correctly formatted bibliography
Conduct focused, convincing and relevant historical inquiries that result in enhanced insight, knowledge and understanding.
Choose appropriate methods for identifying, sifting and synthesising historical information.
Deploy valid and relevant historical evidence (including bibliographic information) in order to craft persuasive and structured arguments.
Demonstrate skills of source analysis, interpretation and evaluation that can be applied in various academic and professional contexts.
Engage critically, imaginatively and empathetically with the work of others in the context of rigorous historical debate and practice.
Respond creatively and innovatively to inherently complex, ambiguous and open-ended problems that arise in the context of real-world challenges.
Demonstrate self-discipline and independence in completing a significant historical project.
Collaborate as part of a team in conducting academic inquiry and presenting results, in order to foster effective and fulfilling personal working relationships.
Communicate engagingly and effectively in both written and oral forms, and across a range of visual and digital media.
Effectively utilize feedback and self-reflection in order to evaluate and enhance academic work.
Demonstrate the intellectual integrity and ethical maturity needed to engage with diverse viewpoints and address global and sustainability challenges.
Display personal autonomy, initiative, integrity and creativity in responding to the challenges of academic and professional work.
Full-time course composition
Course convenors
Martin FrancisProfessor of War and History
Oliver HallAssistant Professor in Sociology
social media platforms, digital cosmopolitics, transnational social movements, global justice
Associate Professor in Sociology
working class, inequality, education, globalisation.
Christopher WarneAssociate Professor
About your joint honours course
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