History and Sociology (Including Placement Year) BA (Hons)
University of Essex
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Colchester Campus

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OCT-25

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On our BA History and Sociology, you are encouraged to explore the ways in which the two disciplines influence and inform one another.As a student of history, you discover both the early modern and modern periods, and explore challenging questions concerning the impact of political, social and cultural change on individuals, social groups, and regions.As a sociologist, you investigate what connects people with each other, as well as what divides them. We consider every aspect of our daily ...Read more

On our BA History and Sociology, you are encouraged to explore the ways in which the two disciplines influence and inform one another.As a student of history, you discover both the early modern and modern periods, and explore challenging questions concerning the impact of political, social and cultural change on individuals, social groups, and regions.As a sociologist, you investigate what connects people with each other, as well as what divides them. We consider every aspect of our daily lives, from how we relate to politicians, celebrities and friends, to how we define ourselves, our families, and others. You study a wide-range of topics and specialisms, including colonialism, inequality, culture, identity, citizenship, multiculturalism and human rights.

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Sociology
WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
35/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
47th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
30th
History
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
94%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
History graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK History graduate salary
£20,000
Sociology
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Sociology graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK Sociology graduate salary
£20,000
What students say
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evie
28 Feb 24

so diverse..Read more

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Beatriz
23 Feb 24

The university feels very "relaxed" and everyone's nice. There are always activities happening on campus. The only downside would probably be how expensive accommodation is...Read more

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Popular A-level subjects

Sociology

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Sociology
63%
Psychology
35%
English Literature
27%
History
22%
Religious Studies & Theology
16%
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History

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Psychology
56%
History
39%
English Literature
25%
Sociology
19%
Biology
19%
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Tuition fees

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£19,500 per year

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Living and accommodation costs (per year, approximately)- 8,776 – 14,995 Full time annual fee would be 19500, Student would pay 3900 in their year of Placement/sandwich.

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evie
28 Feb 24
Criminology BA (Hons)
so diverse...
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Beatriz
23 Feb 24
History and Sociology (Including Year Abroad) BA (Hons)
The university feels very "relaxed" and everyone's nice. There are always activities happening on campus. The only downside would probably be how expensive accommodation is....
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University of Essex
University of Essex , Colchester

The University of Essex is proud to be the academic home of the inquisitive, the brave, and the bold....

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University of Essex
Wivenhoe Park Colchester Essex CO4 3SQ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Hythe   0.6 miles away

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