BA History and Sociology
About this course
BA in History and Sociology, a sociology and history degree focusing on the study of society, culture and historical impacts. The flexible structure offers an optional intercalated year for study abroad or a work placement, leading to a four-year degree path. Students can select from three final-year pathways: Pathway 1 (25% History, 75% Sociology), Pathway 2 (75% History, 25% Sociology), or Pathway 3 (50% History, 50% Sociology).
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB to include grade A in History. IB: 34 with at least a 6 in Higher Level History.
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 82%: 41 offers from 50 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 100%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 61 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 66%
- Working and studying: 9%
- Further study: 11%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Media Professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 77%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 63%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 48%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 355 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 9%
- East of England: 12%
- London: 43%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 6%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Pathway 1 (25% History, 75% Sociology)
- Pathway 2 (75% History, 25% Sociology)
- Pathway 3 (50% History, 50% Sociology)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA History and Sociology at University of Warwick earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £38,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £51,000. The £38,000 median after five years is £11,500 more than the UK median for Sociology.
What do graduates of BA History and Sociology at University of Warwick do next?
86% 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 University of Warwick?
93% 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 University of Warwick?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 151 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA History and Sociology at University of Warwick?
82% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 41 offers from 50 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BA History and Sociology at University of Warwick 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 University of Warwick?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.