History and Sociology BA (Hons)
The University of Sheffield
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 215 graduates of History and Sociology BA (Hons) and other courses in Sociology at The University of Sheffield for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Sociology.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Sociology
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Sociology at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23000 | £21500 | £27500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21000 - £26000 | £17000 - £27500 | £22000 - £34500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Sociology
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23749 | £21812 | £25962 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20261 - £27119 | £16673 - £27033 | £19798 - £33059 |
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Course Description
By studying both history and sociology, you'll develop an understanding of past societies and patterns of social change.
History modules cover past societies from the late Roman through to the modern period, addressing political, social and cultural themes in history. You'll learn to exercise independent judgement, to be critical of accepted opinion and to present your arguments effectively.
Sociology modules cover the fundamentals of sociological analysis. Subjects include crime and deviance, religion and belief, migration, surveillance, race and racism and new genetics. You will also learn research and information retrieval techniques.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of History and Sociology BA (Hons) at The University of Sheffield
| 25% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 15% | Sales occupations |
| 15% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 5% | Customer service occupations |
| 5% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
| 5% | Other Health Professionals |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Information Technology Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Costs
Tuition Fees History and Sociology BA (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £22680 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of The University of Sheffield in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of The University of Sheffield in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #7
- #52
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
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- #13
- #89
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- Social Sciences
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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- #19
- #22
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- Sociology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #7
- #27
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- Sociology
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #7
- #51
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- Sociology
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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- #17
- #101
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- Sociology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
See all 34 university rankings of The University of Sheffield
About The University of Sheffield
The University of Sheffield is a government funded research university based in Sheffield, England. The university’s vision is to change the world for the better through the power and application of ideas and knowledge. This university does not have campuses, but instead approximately 430 buildings that are located quite close to each other in Sheffield’s metropolitan city centre.
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Student composition of The University of Sheffield
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Total number of students enrolled at The University of Sheffield by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 19190
- postgraduates:
- 9285
- Total:
- 28475
Where is this programme taught
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Similar courses
| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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History and Sociology (Including Foundation Year) BA (Hons) | University of Essex | 67% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £19500 | 129 | Colchester | On campus Full-time |
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Politics and Sociology BSc (Hons) | Brunel University | - | - | - | £9250 | £17665 £19430 | - | Uxbridge | On campus Full-time |
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Politics and Sociology BA (Hons) | University of Exeter | 84% | 5% | 10% | £9250 | £23700 | 161 | Exeter | On campus Full-time |
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Criminology and Sociology BA (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | 75% | 5% | 7% | £9250 | £20500 | 171 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time |
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Sociology BA (Hons) | Bishop Grosseteste University | - | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £12690 | 83 | Lincoln | On campus Full-time |
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Criminology and Sociology BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 73% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £12500 | 113 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time |
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Sociology and Criminology BA (Hons) | University of Essex | 64% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £19500 | 160 | Colchester | On campus Full-time |
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Sociology (Applied Quantitative Research) BSc (Hons) | University of Essex | 67% | 0% | 8% | £9250 | £19500 | 122 | Colchester | On campus Full-time |
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Literature and Sociology (Including Placement Year) BA (Hons) | University of Essex | 67% | 5% | 10% | £9250 | £19500 | 120 | Colchester | On campus Full-time |
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Sociology (with integrated year in Industry) BA (Hons) | Aberystwyth University | 91% | 5% | 8% | £9000 | £16520 | 127 | Aberystwyth | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 19 October, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 22 March, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 27 October, 2023
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023
