BA (Hons) History and Sociology

The course is aimed at people who are interested in combining History and Sociology. Applicants need not have studied these subjects recently or even at all to be accepted on to the course.

Students will study a range of modules across the two subject areas. Individuals are allocated a personal tutor whom they can meet to review progress and help with any academic personal problems. Study Skills classes and tutorials are also available to assist with learning.

Examples of Year 1 modules include 'Introduction to Western Civilisation', (History) and 'Social Science and Society'; in other words, general modules which introduce you to background knowledge, in preparation for more specialized modules in Years 2 and 3. Examples of Year 2 and 3 modules are 'Britain since 1832' and 'The United States in the Twentieth Century' (History) and 'Knowledge and Belief' and 'Social Research Methods' (Sociology).

There are up to 12 hours of classes a week spread across part of 2 to 3 days per week. Depending on module combinations, this may occasionally stretch to part of 4 days. Where possible modules will not start before 9.45am or finish after 3.00pm.

The course can be studied full-time (3 years) or part-time (up to 6 years).

Entry Requirements:

Interview required

- All applicants must have GCSE English at grade C or above or equivalent.
- 180 UCAS points consisting of at least 2 relevant A-Levels (1 at grade C or above) or an Access to HE diploma (with at least 3 units at merit or above)

Assessment:

Assessment varies from module to module, but usually involves an assignment written at home; sometimes, but not always, there is an exam as well. A few modules require students to do a short presentation.

Progression from this course:

A degree opens the door to a wide range of careers, too many to list them all. Some examples of areas that recent degree students have gone into include primary and secondary school teaching, college lecturing, social work and the caring professions, business and management, the police force and the probationary service. Some students have continued their studies to a postgraduate level.

Locations:

King's Lynn Campus - PE30 2QW

Duration:

3 Years

Start times:

September 2013

How to Apply:

For full time courses please apply via UCAS. For part time courses you will need to apply online using the part time higher education application form.

Course Costs:

Tuition fees for 2013-14 are as follows: Full-time - £6500; Part-time - pro rata (usually 50% of full-time fee).

Additional Information:

For more information, contact student services: King's Lynn - 01553 761144 Isle - 01945 582561; Cambridge - 01223 860701

Please note: Students are expected to purchase key texts where these are set out in module guides or unit specifications. Anglia Ruskin University have an extensive digital library that provides on and off-campus access to databases, e-journals and e-books which you will be able to access.

UCAS Info:

• - Code: LV31
• - Course Title: BA/SH
• - Institution Code: WESTA
• - Institution Name: W35