The People's Century? Britain after 1914 (V1321)

15 credits, Level 5

Autumn teaching

Since the University of Sussex was founded, its historians of modern Britain have been concerned with the lives, cultures and experiences of ordinary people.This module continues this tradition and explores the social history of Britain after 1914, examining the changing lives and attitudes of British people and those who made Britain their home.

You'll study:

• the world wars
• the rise of the welfare state
• empire and immigration
• transformations in work and family life.

We'll work with a range of primary sources including the Mass-Observation archive.

We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2026/27. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.

We’ll make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.

Courses

This module is offered on the following courses:

• American Studies and History (with a study abroad year) BA
• English and History BA
• History BA
• History and Anthropology BA
• History and International Relations BA
• History and Philosophy BA
• History and Politics BA
• History and Sociology BA