Program Overview

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BA (Hons) History and Sociology

Introduction

By studying both history and sociology, you'll develop an understanding of past societies and patterns of social change.

What to Expect

Course lecturer Janet Hughes talks about the College of West Anglia's History and Sociology degree.

Both history and sociology are fascinating subjects. By studying both at University Centre West Anglia (UcWA), you'll develop an understanding of past societies and patterns of social change.

A sociology degree helps to frame and understand contemporary debates around race, gender, and social divisions. Including the history element of the degree allows for a much deeper analysis – examining issues from an historical, sociological, and biographical standpoint.

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During your first year at UcWA, your focus will be on history and developing an overview of the formation of the United Kingdom, alongside a study of local history and an introduction to historical studies.

In Year 2, you progress to more focused studies of British, US, and European history before specialising further in your third year, when you will study a history, sociology, or combined subject in-depth for your dissertation.

Sociology modules cover the fundamentals of sociological analysis. Subjects include the sociological imagination, body politics, sexuality and social control, gender studies, deviant and criminal behaviour, and social research methods.

Please note that this course is currently subject to validation.

Course Options

• 3 years
• September
• University Centre West Anglia

Key Facts

• STUDY OPTIONS: 3 years
• START DATES: September
• LOCATION: University Centre West Anglia
• ENTRY: UCAS code: VL13
• FEES:
  • £9,000 UK students starting 2022/23 (full-time, per year)

Teaching and Assessment

3 years full-time

Year 1

This is a new course, and module details are to be confirmed.

Modules are subject to change and availability.

Assessment

Assessment will vary from module to module and is designed to help you develop and demonstrate a range of skills. The most common forms of assessments are essays, workbooks, portfolios consisting of your own creative writing, reflective pieces, lesson plans, blogs, individual and group presentations, as well as formal exams and exam-style timed in-class writing assessments.

You will encounter a method called formative assessment in some modules. This is carried out during the module and is a way of building your skills for the main assessments.

Year 2

This is a new course, and module details are to be confirmed.

Modules are subject to change and availability.

Assessment

Assessment will vary from module to module and is designed to help you develop and demonstrate a range of skills. The most common forms of assessments are essays, workbooks, portfolios consisting of your own creative writing, reflective pieces, lesson plans, blogs, individual and group presentations, as well as formal exams and exam-style timed in-class writing assessments.

You will encounter a method called formative assessment in some modules. This is carried out during the module and is a way of building your skills for the main assessments.

Year 3

This is a new course, and module details are to be confirmed.

Modules are subject to change and availability.

Assessment

Assessment will vary from module to module and is designed to help you develop and demonstrate a range of skills. The most common forms of assessments are essays, workbooks, portfolios consisting of your own creative writing, reflective pieces, lesson plans, blogs, individual and group presentations, as well as formal exams and exam-style timed in-class writing assessments.

You will encounter a method called formative assessment in some modules. This is carried out during the module and is a way of building your skills for the main assessments.

Entry Requirements

• 72 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 subjects at A-Level (one should ideally be in English Literature and/or Language or another essay-based A-Level subject) or from an Access course (30 level 3 credits at merit).
• Equivalent Level 3 qualifications (e.g., extended diploma (MMP)) will also be considered.
• A grade 4 (C) in English (or be willing to obtain during the course).
• Students over 21 years of age may be considered with alternative qualifications and/or appropriate work experience.

Important Additional Notes

Our published entry requirements are a guide only, and our decision will be based on your overall suitability for the course as well as whether you meet the minimum entry requirements.

Other equivalent qualifications may be accepted for entry to this course; please email for further information. Applicants to undergraduate courses can also check our information about undergraduate entry qualifications.

You'll need a computer and reliable internet access to successfully engage with your course.

Fees and Paying for University

Tuition Fees and Student Loans for UK Students (2022/23)

• £9,000 UK students starting 2022/23 (full-time, per year)

If You're a UK Student, You Don't Need the Money to Pay for University Now.

If you accept an offer to study at university, you can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan to cover your course fees.

Both full-time and part-time students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. Part-time students should be studying more than a quarter (25% intensity) of a full-time course each year.

You'll start repaying the loan in the April after you graduate.

If you start a course on or after 1 August 2023, you won't repay anything until you earn more than £25,000. This is called repayment Plan 5. At this point, you'll repay 9% on everything you earn over £25,000. After 40 years (from the April after graduation), all remaining debt is wiped.

If you started a course on or before 31 July 2023, you won't repay anything until you earn more than £27,295. This is called repayment Plan 2. At this point, you'll repay 9% on everything you earn over £27,295. After 30 years (from the April after graduation), all remaining debt is wiped.

For example, for students who are on repayment Plan 5:

• If you earn £25,500, you'll repay £45 a year or £3.75 a month
• That's because £25,500 is £500 above the threshold, and 9% of £500 is £45.

What you repay depends on how much you earn after university. The more you earn, the more you pay back.

For more information about student loans, see our undergraduate student finance page.

This information also applies to:

• Irish nationals living in the UK or Ireland
• EU, EEA, and Swiss nationals benefiting from citizens’ rights under the UK-EU Withdrawal Agreement.

Facilities

Facilities at UcWA

Study at University Centre West Anglia and benefit from facilities including:

• 14 digitally-enabled classrooms
• 120-seat multimedia lecture theatre
• a Learning Resource Centre, containing traditional and modern resources to enhance your learning
• depending on your course, you may use the £2.5m Creative Studios building.