BA History and Sociology
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What students say
Based on about 47 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 94%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 85 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 78%
- Left higher education: 18%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 4%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 23%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Welfare Professionals: 9%
- Elementary occupations: 7%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 115 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 7%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 4%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 81%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 50%
- Other HE qualification: 50%
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA History and Sociology at University of Stirling earn?
The median salary is £23,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £27,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £35,000. The £27,000 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Sociology.
What do graduates of BA History and Sociology at University of Stirling do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA History and Sociology at University of Stirling?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA History and Sociology at University of Stirling?
The average entrant had 168 UCAS points.
Does BA History and Sociology at University of Stirling include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA History and Sociology at University of Stirling?
78% of students continued into their second year, and 18% left higher education.