BA (Hons) History and Sociology

This course will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of both history and sociology, allowing you to explore the past and the present in equal measure. You will examine historical events and social structures through various perspectives, developing your critical thinking skills and ability to analyze complex issues. With a focus on current debates and topics, this course will equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in a wide range of careers.

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This course is designed for students who are interested in understanding the complex interplay between history and society. You will have the opportunity to explore a variety of historical periods and sociological theories, as well as engage with cutting-edge research and debates in the field. The course will also provide you with a range of transferable skills, including critical thinking, writing, and communication, making it an excellent foundation for future study or career development.

Discover the rich history and culture of Worcestershire at the University of Worcester

The University of Worcester is renowned for its excellence in teaching and research, particularly in the fields of history and sociology. You will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources, as well as a dedicated team of lecturers who are passionate about their subject area. The university's location in Worcestershire also provides easy access to a range of cultural and historical sites, offering unparalleled opportunities for experiential learning.

Studying together, History and Sociology provide engrossing opportunities to investigate the origins, development, and organization of people's social, cultural, and political lives. The root understanding of the present is the historical, contextual understanding of how societies have developed and been understood over time. As you progress, you may choose to select modules that maintain a deliberately wide-ranging approach. Alternatively, however, you can hone in on particular topics, creating opportunities to develop extended projects that bring your interests in both courses closer together. Both subject areas offer their undergraduate's lively subject cultures and numerous extra-curricular events, from visits to Worcester Crown Court to seminars on Worcester and the English Civil War to opportunities to get involved in staging academic conferences. They also aim to support your understanding of the range of opportunities that could be available to you on graduation. To this end, you can undertake work placements as part of your formal study, explore opportunities for postgraduate study, and investigate, with those who are already following them, career paths in teaching, the cultural industries, the media and PR, youth and social work, human relations and the many other sectors in which history and sociology graduates find work.

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.