BSc Sociology with History
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Sociology and History, examining social structures alongside historical processes. The programme provides research training and includes a compulsory dissertation in the final year. Modules span Irish history and politics, classical and contemporary sociological theory, and qualitative and quantitative research methods.
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Entry requirements
A level: CCC Applicants may satisfy the requirement for the final A level grade (C) by substituting a combination of alternative qualifications to the same standard as defined by the University.
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What students say
Based on about 19 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 99%
- Organisation and management: 97%
- Learning resources: 100%
- Student voice: 93%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 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 23 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 1%
- A degree: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sociology with History at Ulster University earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £22,000 and £27,000. The £24,000 median after fifteen months is £2,000 less than the UK median for Sociology.
What do graduates of BSc Sociology with History at Ulster University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Sociology with History at Ulster University?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Sociology with History at Ulster University?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 111 UCAS points.
Does BSc Sociology with History at Ulster 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 BSc Sociology with History at Ulster University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.