Undergraduate Prospectus 2013 - University of Winchester

History and the Medieval World BA (Hons)
History and the Medieval World BA (Hons)
History and the Medieval World at
Winchester focuses on Britain, Europe
and their neighbours from AD 400 to
1500. It explores, finds meaning and
addresses the outcomes of profound
events such as the Norman Conquest,
the Black Death and the Wars of the
Roses.
Programme content
Study begins as an introduction to
history, both chronologically and
geographically, exploring a variety of
historical periods and cultures of Britain
and around the globe, including Asia,
Europe and America, from the middle
ages to the present day. 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 that focus
more closely on the Medieval World
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. 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
• Early Medieval Britain 400-1066
• English History 1272-1500
Year 2
• Past Historians and Current Practice
• Civilisation Studies include: Carolingian
Renaissance, Late Medieval Civilisation
1250-1540, and The Worlds of Late
Medieval England
• Theme Studies include: Normans and
Their Worlds, the Crusades, and Early
Medieval Kingship
Year 3
• Reflecting on History
• Depth Studies include: Alfred the
Great, The Norman Conquest of
England 1042-1086, and The Wars of
the Roses
• Comparative Studies include: Chivalry,
Antiquity Revived, and Religion and
Society in Northern Europe in the Early
Middle Ages
Careers
Graduates work 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.
Fact File
SINGLE HONOURS
UCAS codes: V190 BA/HMW
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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