History and Sociology

**This degree in history and sociology explores modern British, European and world history through the perspective of contentious issues in society, such as gender, ethnicity and social justice.**<br/><br/>In this history and sociology degree, you will study contemporary and historical social theory, policy and practice in a vibrant, socially dynamic setting. Explore over five hundred years of social change with our creative and inspiring teachers through innovative modules which cover race, gender, violence, mobility and the family.<br/><br/>Youll be based on the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site, drawing on the local community resources, and museums of Greenwich, London and beyond. Youll develop IT and communication skills for a wide range of future careers and have the opportunity to undertake a placement in the public, creative or cultural sectors.<br/><br/>**What you should know about this course**<br/>- This course provides a range of core modules in both History and Sociology, as well as exciting optional modules to help you specialise.<br/><br/><br/>- Work with inspiring and innovative specialists on topics including social inequality, race, gender and migration, developing perspectives from around the globe and across the centuries.<br/><br/><br/>- In the final year, you can develop your practical and professional skills through a dissertation or a work placement in an area of your choice.<br/><br/><br/>- It introduces you to a range of historical methods and studies of the writing of history to develop your skills as a critical, analytical thinker and communicator.<br/><br/><br/>- Throughout the course, you are supported to achieve your career goals through innovative applied history and sociology modules and skills-enriching assignments.<br/>