History and Sociology (VL13)

This course will suit individuals with an interest in understanding the history of people, culture and societies, and their evolution in the modern era. It examines traditional Sociology topics, such as gender, race, medicine, food, sexuality, trade and health from a historical perspective.

The two complementary subjects both involve understanding people – their interests, motivations and culture – and why societies and social groups act as they do. You will be taught by staff from both departments, and will draw information from sources including film, visual images, literature and television as well as written texts. The flexible course structure allows you to choose modules from a wide range of options in both History and Sociology. You will learn to assess and analyse large quantities of information and present well-structured conclusions, to gather and analyse quantitative material (e.g. from opinion surveys and questionnaires), and to structure and communicate complex information and analyses.