BA History and Sociology(For students entering from September 2024 onwards)

Year 2

(Award available for year: Diploma of Higher Education)

Learning outcomes

1. Apply effectively the theory and practice of public history to real-world problems;
2. Engage significantly with scholarly debates on the past, critically evaluate diverse perspectives, and formulate independent arguments that are historiographically informed;
3. Use key sociological theories and approaches to further understand the challenges faced by contemporary societies;
4. Critically assess a range of theories, approaches and methods in sociology, including qualitative and quantitative research methods and the appropriateness of different methods of enquiry in sociology

Skills Learning Outcomes
1. Apply a range of techniques and approaches to analyse data and information.
2. Communicate complex ideas tailored to the needs of academic and public audiences;
3. Work with others to produce successful group projects;
4. Manage time and resources well and prioritise work efficiently and productively to meet deadlines.

Assessment

BA History and Sociology uses a combination of different assessment methods to capture the range of ways that students learn on the programme. At Level 2 assessment types across our compulsory and optional modules typically include: digital portfolios, zines, online exhibitions, magazine articles, as well as academic essays, primary source essays, and online exams.