History & Sociology: exploring the past, making sense of the present, defining the future

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 environmental humanities, 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.

Undergraduate

In the news

Pushor Mitchell Recognition

History major Rebecca Chadney awarded $10,000 Pushor Mitchell LLP Gold Medal Leadership Prize.

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GRADUATE PROGRAM

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.

Graduate

FEATURED RESEARCHER

Mike Zajko
Assistant Professor, Sociology

Inquisitive Sociologist: Researcher Mike Zajko investigates internet policy, surveillance and the ethical implications facing some of Canada’s largest telecommunications companies.

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RESEARCH

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.

Research

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