From historical patterns of political, economic and social change to the powerful social forces and belief systems organizing human societies, see what UBC researchers and students are exploring.

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

Get your UBC degree in history or sociology. Go on to interdisciplinary graduate studies or one of the many careers that require the kinds of skills and critical thinking gained from the study of history and sociology.

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FEATURED STORY

History and Gender and Women’s studies Alumnus

History major Daniel Sadler finds his voice through directed Gender and Women’s Studies.

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Today’s globalized world requires knowledge that transcends disciplines. Pursue interdisciplinary graduate studies that give you the diverse perspectives and tools needed to approach today’s challenges creatively and critically.

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Our faculty members and graduate students are working on research projects that engage with local and global issues, ranging from human rights to cybersecurity, and the impact of migration. Join us in thinking actively about how to shape the world in which we live.

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