BSc Sociology with History
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Sociology and History, offered on a part-time basis at undergraduate level. Modules include Introduction to Sociology, Sociological Imagination, Sociology of Health and Illness, Classical Sociological Theory, Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods, and Contemporary Sociological Theory. The final year includes a dissertation, and students may undertake a professional placement as an optional module.
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What students say
Based on about 21 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 97%
- Assessment and feedback: 95%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 94%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 94%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 120 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 31%
- Gained a higher qualification: 49%
- Left higher education: 20%
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: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 15%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 15%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 15%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Who gets in
Based on about 125 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 2%
- No formal qualifications: 98%
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sociology with History at Ulster University earn?
The median salary is £34,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £39,000. The £34,000 median after fifteen months is £8,000 more than the UK median for Sociology.
What do graduates of BSc Sociology with History at Ulster University do next?
80% 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?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
How many students continue on BSc Sociology with History at Ulster University?
31% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.