Undergraduate Prospectus 2013 - University of Winchester

History BA (Hons)
History at Winchester samples the past
from the early medieval to the modern
period, covering a rich range of cultures,
centuries, wars and traditions that have
taken place in modern Britain, eastern
and western Europe, the United States
and Japan.
Programme content
Study begins as an introduction to
history, both chronologically and
geographically, exploring a variety of
historical periods and cultures including
Asia, Europe and America. It explores
the nature of history as a discipline, its
changing assumptions, methods and
definitions, and the current concerns of
historians.
Students also choose from a range of
optional modules in Years 2 and 3, from
Theme Studies, Depth Studies, Civilisation
Studies and Comparative Studies.
Theme Studies explore continuity and
change over a long period of time with
reference to a significant historical theme.
Civilisation Studies focus on a civilisation’s
chronological, geographical and cultural
context, and its political, economic and
social systems are outlined.
An understanding of methodology is
developed by Depth Studies which
establish a comprehensive knowledge of
a particular period by evaluating the use
of primary and secondary sources and any
issues associated with them as evidence.
An area of historical concern across more
than one country and culture is examined
by Comparative Studies.
Modules:
Year 1
• Reading and Writing History
• Creating and Consuming History
• The Classical World 27BC-AD180
• Europe 1500-1789
• Victorian Britain
• East Asia 1900-present
Year 2
• Past Historians and Current Practice
• Civilisation Studies include: Culture
and Society in the Early Roman Empire,
Late Medieval Civilisation 1250-1540,
France in the Age of Louis XIV and
Edwardian Britain
• Theme Studies include: The Crusades,
Urban Europe 1350-1700, Women in
History, and Soviet Communism
Year 3
• Reflecting on History
• Depth Studies include: The Hundred
Years’ War 1337-1389, The French
Wars of Religion 1562-1598, and The
English Republic
• Comparative Studies include:
Minorities in the Past, Chivalry,
Supernatural and Witchcraft Beliefs
and Mediterranean Fascism
Careers
Graduates have become historians
working in museums and heritage sites.
Others work within teaching, retailing,
the arts, marketing and local, regional and
national government. The programme
also provides a firm grounding for
postgraduate study.
History BA (Hons)
SINGLE/COMBINED HONOURS
UCAS codes: V100 BA/His
Typical offer: 300-340 points
An A level A*-C pass is required in one of the
following: History, Archaeology, Classical
Civilisation, History of Art, Economics,
Politics or English
International Baccalaureate: 26 points
including 5 points at Higher Level
Degree duration:
3 years full-time 6 years part-time
If English is not your first language:
IELTS 6.0 (including 6.0 in writing) or a TOEFL
iBT score of 87 or equivalent
For more information about entry
requirements see pages 166-167
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www.winchester.ac.uk/courses
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Telephone: +44 (0) 1962 827234
Email: course.enquiries@winchester.ac.uk
Combinations
Archaeology
Education Studies
English
English Language Studies
Film Studies
Law
Modern Liberal Arts
Politics and Global Studies
Theology and Religious Studies
For Combined Honours UCAS codes and
entry requirements see pages 170-174
Fact File
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