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Sociology and History & the Ancient World

University of Edinburgh

Study two subjects at Edinburgh and pick one to specialise in for an exciting project day!

Sociology: If you enjoy researching and discussing current events and issues, then sociology is the perfect subject for you! Sociology examines relationships between individuals and groups, issues of belonging and identity, the social causes of cooperation and conflict, and the way societies and social institutions are formed and change over time. Previous summer school topics include gender intersectionality, social media, social movements and change, barriers to education, race and ethnicity, and what the future holds for young people.
By taking part in Edinburgh's summer school, you will be joining one of the UK's top 10 universities for Sociology (QS 2022). Throughout the summer school, you will explore the sociological understanding of important issues through a mixture of lectures, tutorial discussions, and insightful group project work led by our fantastic team of academic staff and students.

History & the Ancient World: Edinburgh is home to one of the largest and most diverse History departments in the UK. You will study at the heart of the historic city centre, a short walk from the Castle and the winding streets of the medieval Old Town. As one of the top 20 universities in the world for history (QS 2022), Edinburgh offers courses in every period of history from the early Middle Ages to the present day, covering all major geographical regions of the world.
At Edinburgh, History is taught alongside Archaeology and the Greek and Roman Classics. The summer school programme offers students a chance to sample different aspects of the study of History and the Ancient World. Throughout the summer school, you will work with our fantastic team of academic staff and current students in lectures, tutorial discussions, and fascinating group project work to deepen your understanding of time periods you are familiar with and to explore completely new ones. Previous summer school topics include the Scottish Enlightenment, the Nazi mentality, the modern American presidency, Ancient Rome & Greece, financial history, White House pets, decolonisation in Africa, trans-Atlantic Slavery in Edinburgh, and other local Edinburgh history.

Join us this summer for an "unforgettable" experience that is "educational, fun and awesome!" (2022 Summer School Graduate feedback).

Calendar icon 17 July 2023 - 22 July 2023

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