History is not a social science. Social sciences are sociology, politics, criminology etc. Either way, what a ridiculous notion! I’m a joint honours undergraduate student studying History & Politics and I find the two complimentary. I come from a lower socio-economic background, but I’m heading for a First Class Honours Degree because of the state, which I intend to pay back in full. Every person I know in my situation feels indebted to the state, an accepts fees subsidies are a part of that.
This may be a bit off topic, but didn’t Nick Griffin get a 2:2 in his “proper” subject, History?