BA History and Sociology
About this course
BA (Hons) in Sociology and History. The History component spans early modern societies to modern political, social and cultural history, while Sociology examines how institutions shape people's lives and explores contemporary social challenges. The course features small class sizes with one-to-one academic guidance, and students undertake independent research and archival work as part of their assessments.
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What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 94%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 19%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 11%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 9%
- Caring personal services: 8%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 55 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 60%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 8%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 6%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA History and Sociology at Liverpool Hope University earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £19,500 after 3 years, £24,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,000 and £29,000. The £24,500 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Sociology.
What do graduates of BA History and Sociology at Liverpool Hope University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA History and Sociology at Liverpool Hope University?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA History and Sociology at Liverpool Hope University?
The average entrant had 97 UCAS points.
Does BA History and Sociology at Liverpool Hope University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA History and Sociology at Liverpool Hope University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.