Students may be admitted through Accreditation of Experiential Learning (AEL) or Accreditation of Certificated Learning (ACL) processes.

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1 History Final award BA (Hons) Intermediate awards available BA, Cert HE, Dip HE Mode of delivery UEL on Campus UCAS code V100 Details of professional body accreditation Relevant QAA Benchmark statements History UEL Academic School Arts & Digital Industries Date specification last up-dated June 2014 The summary - UCAS programme profile- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS The minimum requirements for entry for Level 4 entry is 260 UCAS tariff points from: A/AS level (Including 2 A2 passes), GNVQ, AVCE, Scottish Highers, International Baccalaureate. European Baccalaureate, BTEC / SCOTEC Diploma, Relevant Access Course or successful completion of the Level 0. Other qualifications, including overseas, may be considered. Applicants who do not fulfil the admission requirements for Level may be considered for entry into Level 3 (extended year). We also welcome applicants from mature students who do not have formal qualifications but may have relevant experience. Students applying to this programme will be expected to demonstrate a specific interest in this area of study and should have a commitment to engaging with the subject. Applicants may be invited for interview. Students may be admitted through Accreditation of Experiential Learning (AEL) or Accreditation of Certificated Learning (ACL) processes. In the case of applicants whose first language is not English, the University s English Language requirements as detailed on the website at time of application must be met see At UEL we are committed to working together to build a learning community founded on equality of opportunity - a learning community which celebrates the rich diversity of our student and staff populations. Discriminatory behaviour has no place in our community and will not be tolerated. Within a spirit of respecting difference, our equality and diversity policies promise fair treatment and equality of opportunity for all. In pursuing this aim, we want people applying for a place at UEL to feel valued and know that the process and experience will be transparent and fair and no one will be refused access on the grounds of any protected characteristic stated in the Equality Act 2010 ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

2 What is History? History is the study of the formation and development of past societies, world-wide History at UEL The history degree at UEL focuses on the historical development of British and European society from 1600 to the late 20th century. Questions of class, gender and race and empire are central to our investigations and we have additional expertise in oral history and memory studies. We make good use of our location in London, both in terms of historical case studies and organising teaching sessions at some of the world-class archives and museum collections that are available to students within a few miles of the university. Students are welcome to attend a large programme of talks and events organised by the Raphael Samuel History Centre, founded at UEL. History is consistently in the top 10 degree subjects for getting a job after graduation. In 2013 students gave the history programme a 100 per cent satisfaction score in the National Student Survey. Programme structure 360 credits must be completed for a degree: full-time students take 120 credits each level; part-time students can take between 60 and 90 credits in any particular year. Learning environment Lectures, seminars, individual tutorials, workshops, visits to museums and archives Assessment Forms of assessment include essays, documentary analyses, research exercises, dissertations, examinations, web-based projects and presentations. Level four assessment does not count toward the final award classification. Work experience/placement opportunities In level five students have the opportunity to gain work experience or voluntary work experience as part of the degree. We have good relationships with many museums, archives and schools in the area. Project work Students undertake two research projects during the course of their degree and students are trained to make use of the world-class archive resources that London has to offer. Students can study a topic of their choosing within the scope of the degree. The first forms part of a level 5 Research Workshop and the second is a dissertation, completed in level 6. Added value Studying History and undertaking independent historical research in London provides excellent opportunities for students to use the many libraries, research collections and

3 archives based in the capital. Students are given the opportunity to do work experience as part of the course and develop web-based as well as paper-based communication skills. IS THIS THE PROGRAMME FOR ME? If you are interested in... the relationship between past and present the emergence and development of the British Empire colonial slavery and its legacies London histories gender, class, race and social identity changing ideas about memory, the self and subjectivity history and the heritage industry Enlightenment and the rise of modernity How to research local histories of people and places If you enjoy... imagining past societies discussing past events and ideas in small groups discovering how much British society has changed over the last 300 years doing original research projects developing your own views about the past visiting museums and heritage sites If you want... a wide-ranging programme, setting British history c in a global context opportunities to combine history with options in other related fields, such as politics, English and American literature and cultural studies. You will take core credits at each level, but 25 per cent of the programme is devoted to special subjects and optional credits providing you with ample opportunity to pursue your own particular interests. Your future career History provides a broad-based education of the type that employers tend to favour. Our graduates proceed to careers in publishing, tourism, the heritage industry, local government, the media and administration. Teaching in primary and secondary education is a very popular career path. Entry to postgraduate programmes is encouraged: many of our graduates proceed to take masters degrees and professional qualifications. History is consistently in the top 10 degree subjects for getting a job after graduation. How we support you personal tutor support specialist supervision of all research projects study skills support

4 On enrolment, you will be provided with introductory materials on the use of the UEL Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) and UEL Direct. During your studies, you will be supported by academic, support and technical staff from your academic school. Bonus factors Studying History and undertaking independent historical research in London provides excellent opportunities for students to use the many libraries, research collections and archives based in the capital. Students are given the opportunity to do work experience as part of the course and develop web-based as well as paper-based communication skills. Programme aims and learning outcomes What is this programme designed to achieve? This programme is designed to give you the opportunity to: To understand the broad contours of historical change in Britain from its ascension to world power in the early modern period, to its imperial decline in the post-war period. To situate British history within a global context. To acquire a deeper understanding of the relationship between past and present, by learning to critically evaluate historical evidence in the light of present knowledge To acquire research skills, and to apply them in coursework and independent research projects What will you learn? Knowledge reflect on relationship between past and present evaluate evidence from past societies to ascertain truth-value of historical claims understand and assess current historiographical debates Thinking skills Critical interpretation of evidence Synthesise and analyse knowledge gained from secondary reading Evaluate historically-based arguments Subject-Based Practical skills interpret qualitative and quantitative information use research databases present ideas coherently and persuasively (in writing, orally and online) use archives and museum collections for research projects The programme structure

5 Introduction All programmes are credit-rated to help you to understand the amount and level of study that is needed. One credit is equal to 10 hours of directed study time (this includes everything you do e.g. lecture, seminar and private study). Credits are assigned to one of 5 levels: 3 equivalent in standard to GCE 'A' level and is intended to prepare students for year one of an undergraduate degree programme 4 equivalent in standard to the first year of a full-time undergraduate degree programme 5 equivalent in standard to the second year of a full-time undergraduate degree programme 6 equivalent in standard to the third year of a full-time undergraduate degree programme 7 equivalent in standard to a Masters degree Credit rating The overall credit-rating of this programme is 360 credits. Typical duration The expected duration of this programme is 3 years full-time or 5 years part-time. It is possible to move from full-time to part-time study and vice-versa to accommodate any external factors such as financial constraints or domestic commitments. Many of our students make use of this flexibility and this may impact on the overall duration of their study period. A student cannot normally continue study on a programme after 4 years of study in full time mode unless exceptional circumstances apply and extenuation has been granted. The limit for completion of a programme in part time mode is 8 years from first enrolment. How the teaching year is divided The teaching year begins in September and ends in June A typical student, in full-time attendance mode of study, will register for 120 credits in an academic year. A student in a part-time mode of study may register for up to 90 credits in any academic year. What you will study when A student registered in a full-time attendance mode will take 120 credits per level. Typically this will be comprised of four 30 credits. The exact number may differ if the programme is

6 comprised of 15, 45 or 60 credits. An honours degree student will complete 120 credits at level four, 120 credits at level five and totalling 120 credits at level six. Module Level Code Module Title Distance learning Credits Status* Y/N 4 CC4401 Patterns in Imperial History N 30 Core 4 CC4406 Britain in the Long 19 th Century N 30 Core 4 London, History and Heritage: the Making of the CC4405 Modern City N 30 Core 4 AI4301 Political Philosophy N 30 Option 4 AI4302 Politics, State and Society N 30 Option 4 AI4304 International Studies N 30 Option 4 CC4305 Approaches to Shakespeare N 30 Option 4 CC4202 Culture, Technology and Social Change N 30 Option 4 AI4101 Introduction to Social Anthropology N 30 Option 5 CC5407 Reformation to revolution N 30 Core 5 CC5402 Researching Workshop: 20th Century Social History N 30 Core 5 CC5307 American Literature N 30 Option 5 AI5302 Writing Early Modern England N 30 Option 5 AI5104 Anthropological Theory N 30 Option 5 AI5103 Human Mobility, Forced Migration and Social Change N 30 Option 5 AI5302 International Organisation and Global Governance N 30 Option 5 AI5303 Social Movements in the Radical Twentieth Century N 30 Option 6 Culture, Thought and Belief in the Pre-Modern CC6407 World N 30 Core 6 CC6404 Memory and History N 30 Core 6 CC6400 Research Methods and Dissertation N 30 Core 6 CC6307 The Mediterranean World N 30 Option 6 AI6303 War, Revolution and Upheaval in 20 th Century Europe N 30 Option 6 AI6311 Politics of Global Powers N 30 Option 6 AI6102 Anthropology of Political Economy and Belief N 30 Option 6 CC6201 Culture, Power & Modernity N 30 Option

7 *Please Note A core module for a programme is a module which a student must have passed (i.e. been awarded credit) in order to achieve the relevant named award. An optional module for a programme is a module selected from a range of modules available on the programme. Requirements for gaining an award In order to gain an honours degree you will need to obtain 360 credits including: A minimum of 120 credits at level four or higher A minimum of 120 credits at level five or higher A minimum of 120 credits at level six or higher

8 In order to gain an ordinary degree you will need to obtain a minimum of 300 credits including: A minimum of 120 credits at level four or higher A minimum of 120 credits at level five or higher A minimum of 60 credits at level six or higher In order to gain a Diploma of Higher Education you will need to obtain at least 240 credits including a minimum of 120 credits at level four or higher and 120 credits at level five or higher In order to gain a Certificate of Higher Education you will need to obtain 120 credits at level four or higher Degree Classification Where a student is eligible for an Honours degree by passing a valid combination of module to comprise an award and has gained the minimum of 240 UEL credits at level 5 or level 6 on the current enrolment for the programme, including a minimum of 120 UEL credits at level 6, the award classification is determined by calculating; The arithmetic mean of the best 90 credits at level 6 The arithmetic mean of the next x0.8 + best 90 credits at levels 5 and/or 6 x 0.2 and applying the mark obtained as a percentage, with all decimals points rounded up to the nearest whole number, to the following classification 70% - 100% First Class Honours 60% - 69% Second Class Honours, First Division 50% - 59% Second Class Honours, Second Division 40% - 49% Third Class Honours 0% - 39% Not passed Teaching, learning and assessment Teaching and learning Lectures, seminars, and tutorials Assessment Knowledge is assessed by essays examinations seminar presentations research projects

9 Thinking skills are assessed by essays examinations seminar presentations research projects Practical skills are assessed by Oral presentations Web-based projects Skills for life and work (general skills) are assessed by Oral presentations Web-based projects Research projects How we assure the quality of this programme Before this programme started Before this programme started, the following was checked: there would be enough qualified staff to teach the programme; adequate resources would be in place; the overall aims and objectives were appropriate; the content of the programme met national benchmark requirements; the programme met any professional/statutory body requirements; the proposal met other internal quality criteria covering a range of issues such as admissions policy, teaching, learning and assessment strategy and student support mechanisms. This is done through a process of programme approval which involves consulting academic experts including some subject specialists from other institutions. How we monitor the quality of this programme The quality of this programme is monitored each year through evaluating: external examiner reports (considering quality and standards); statistical information (considering issues such as the pass rate); student feedback. Drawing on this and other information, programme teams undertake the annual Review and Enhancement Process which is co-ordinated at School level and includes student participation. The process is monitored by the Quality and Standards Committee. Once every six years an in-depth review of the whole field is undertaken by a panel that includes at least two external subject specialists. The panel considers documents, looks at

10 student work, speaks to current and former students and speaks to staff before drawing its conclusions. The result is a report highlighting good practice and identifying areas where action is needed. The role of the programme committee This programme has a programme committee comprising all relevant teaching staff, student representatives and others who make a contribution towards the effective operation of the programme (e.g. library/technician staff). The committee has responsibilities for the quality of the programme. It provides input into the operation of the Review and Enhancement Process and proposes changes to improve quality. The programme committee plays a critical role in the quality assurance procedures. The role of external examiners The standard of this programme is monitored by at least one external examiner. External examiners have two primary responsibilities: To ensure the standard of the programme; To ensure that justice is done to individual students. External examiners fulfil these responsibilities in a variety of ways including: Approving exam papers/assignments; Attending assessment boards; Reviewing samples of student work and moderating marks; Ensuring that regulations are followed; Providing feedback through an annual report that enables us to make improvements for the future. The external examiner reports for this programme are located on the UEL virtual learning environment (Moodle) on the school notice board under the section entitled External Examiner Reports & Responses. You can also view a list of the external examiners for the UEL School by clicking on the link below. Listening to the views of students The following methods for gaining student feedback are used on this programme: Module evaluations Student representation on programme committees (meeting 2 times year) Students are notified of the action taken through: circulating the minutes of the programme committee providing details on the programme noticeboard Listening to the views of others

11 The following methods are used for gaining the views of other interested parties: following methods for gaining student feedback are used on this programme: Module evaluations Student representation on programme committees Further information Where you can find further information Further information about this programme is available from: The UEL web site ( The programme handbook Module study guides UEL Manual of General Regulations ( UEL Quality Manual ( Departmental web