Programme Specification
BA (Hons) History and International Relations
Academic Year: 2014/15
This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if full advantage is taken of the learning opportunities that are provided.
This specification applies to delivery of the programme in the Academic Year indicated above. Prospective students reviewing this information for a later year of study should be aware that these details are subject to change as outlined in our Terms and Conditions of Study.
This specification should be read in conjunction with:
- Reg. XX (Undergraduate Awards) (see University Regulations)
- Module Specifications
- Summary
- Aims
- Learning outcomes
- Structure
- Progression & weighting
Programme summary
| Awarding body/institution | º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ |
| Teaching institution (if different) | |
| Owning school/department | Department of Politics, History and International Relations - pre 2018 |
| Details of accreditation by a professional/statutory body | |
| Final award | BA (Hons)/ BA (Hons)+DIntS/BA (Hons)+DPS |
| Programme title | History and International Relations |
| Programme code | EUUB06 |
| Length of programme | The duration of the programme is 6 Semesters (three-year programme), 8 Semesters (four-year programme) or 6 semesters plus one academic year (four-year thick sandwich programme). The three-year programme allows, at Part B (Semester Two) for a course of study to be taught in English at a foreign University. |
| UCAS code | |
| Admissions criteria | |
| Date at which the programme specification was published | Tue, 09 Sep 2014 10:41:50 BST |
1. Programme Aims
- To provide students with an intellectually stimulating environment within which they can develop knowledge, understanding and skills in both History and International Relations.
- To encourage a sense of enthusiasm for History and International Relations; to foster critical, creative and independent thinking; and to develop a sensitive and disciplined approach.
- To stimulate productive reflection on the similarities and differences between modes of study in both subjects.
- To develop competence and practical skills which are transferable to a wide range of professions and employment as well as life experiences.
2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external reference points used to inform programme outcomes:
- QAA Subject Benchmarking Statement - History
- QAA Subject Benchmarking Statement – Politics and International Relations
3. Programme Learning Outcomes
3.1 Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- the idea of academic disciplines as dynamic, plural and contested; developed within the broader framework of the social sciences and humanities;
- the potential applications of concepts within a broader critical framework;
- the main methodologies used in the analysis and interpretation of texts, other sources and data;
and within the History portion of the programme:
- past societies and historical processes over a chronological and geographical range;
- the use of primary evidence in historical argument;
- History as an academic discipline, its schools of interpretations, and the variety of methodological approaches and theoretical foundations;
and within the International Relations portion of the programme:
- how states, international organisations and other transnational actors interact (both cooperatively and conflictually) within regional and global arenas;
- related questions of power, conflict, justice, order, legitimacy, decision-making and governance at the global and regional levels
- approaches derived from international political theory and political analysis;
- appropriate research methods and methodologies and how to apply these.
3.2 Skills and other attributes
a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- demonstrate a reflexive approach to learning;
- abstract and synthesise information;
- assess the merits of contrasting theories, explanations and arguments;
- critically evaluate and interpret a range of evidence, including texts, other sources and data;
- undertake problem-solving and decision-making;
- develop a reasoned argument;
and within the History portion of the programme:
- appreciate the complexities and diversity of past events and mentalities;
- show a critical awareness of the problems inherent in historical sources and in interpreting the past;
- solve problems with imagination and creativity;
and within the International Relations portion of the programme:
- describe, evaluate and, where appropriate, critique political events, ideas and institutions operating at regional and global levels of analysis;
- relate theory and political analysis to questions of ethical, moral and public concern at regional and global levels of analysis.
b. Subject-specific practical skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- locate and retrieve information using a variety of research methods;
- select, combine, and interpret different types of source material;
- recognise and critically debate moral and ethical issues underpinning particular debates or enquiries;
- deploy bibliographic skills including accuracy in the citation of sources and the use of proper conventions in the presentation of scholarly work;
- present cogent and persuasive arguments in oral, written and practical form;
- undertake independent learning and research
c. Key transferable skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should have developed skills in the areas of communication, presentations, self-organisation, working with others and time-management, and gained experience of using information and communication technologies for the retrieval and presentation of information.
4. Programme structure
(1) Candidates normally study a total modular weight of 60 credits in both History and International Relations in each academic year (Parts A, B and C). However, candidates may take 20 credits of Language options in each Part, chosen from a list produced by the Department of Politics, History and International Relations, depending on their previous qualification. These candidates must take at least 50 credits in both History and International Relations in Parts A and B, and at least 40 credits in both History and Politics in Part C.
(2) Candidates must take at least 20 credits in History and 20 credits in International Relations in each Semester.
(3) Candidates must take a total modular weight of 120 in each Part with a minimum module weight of 50 in each semester, taking into account both compulsory and optional modules.
Part I
Candidates following the four-year programme are required to undertake an academic year abroad (Part I) which occurs between Part B and Part C at a French-, German- or Spanish-speaking university, following an approved course of study leading to the Diploma in International Studies in accordance with Senate Regulation X1. Candidates may also follow an approved course of study at a foreign university where teaching is in English leading to the Diploma in International Studies in accordance with Senate Regulation XI.
Candidates following the four-year thick sandwich programme are required to spend the third academic year (Part I) EITHER undertaking an approved Assistantship at a school or other approved placement in a French-, German- or Spanish-speaking country, leading to the Diploma in International Studies in accordance with Senate Regulation X1, OR undertaking an approved placement in the UK or abroad leading to the Diploma in Professional Studies in accordance with Senate Regulation X1. Participation in study abroad or a placement is subject to Departmental approval and satisfactory academic performance during Parts A and B.
(A) Part A - Introductory Modules
History Component
Semester 1
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 30)
|
Module Code |
Module Title |
Module Weight |
|
EUA001 |
Introduction to Academic Studies |
10 |
Either
|
EUA701 |
Modern Europe: From the Enlightenment to the Present |
20 |
|
EUA702 |
Modern Europe: From the Enlightenment to the Present |
10 |
|
Language Option |
10 |
Semester 2
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 30)
|
Module Code |
Module Title |
Module Weight |
|
EUA704 |
What is History? |
10 |
|
EUA703 |
Modern World History: New Perspectives |
20 |
(ii) OPTIONAL MODULES
None
International Relations Component
Semester 1
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 20)
|
Module Code |
Module Title |
Module Weight |
|
EUA601 |
Contemporary World Arena |
20 |
(ii) OPTIONAL MODULES
None
Semester 2
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 30 or 40)
Either
|
Module Code |
Module Title |
Module Weight |
|
EUA613 |
Political Ideologies |
20 |
|
EUA617 |
Approaches to International Relations |
10 |
|
EUA619 |
Analysing Issues in Political and International Relations |
10 |
Or, for candidates taking a Language Option
|
Module Code |
Module Title |
Module Weight |
|
EUA614 |
Political Ideologies
|
10 |
|
EUA617 |
Approaches to International Relations
|
10 |
|
EUA619 |
Analysing Current Issues in Politics and International Relations |
10 |
|
Language Option
|
10 |
(B) Part B - Degree Modules
EITHER – Standard Route
Candidates must choose either EUB608 Research Design or EUB708 Crafting a Dissertation in Semester Two.
History Component
Semester 1
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES
None.
(ii) OPTIONAL MODULES (total modular weight 30)
|
Module Code |
Module Title |
Module Weight |
|
EUB702 |
Cold War Europe (20 credit)
|
20 |
|
EUB703 |
Cold War Europe (10 credit)
|
10 |
|
EUB704 |
Modern South Asia: Politics, Society & Culture (20 credit) |
20 |
|
EUB705 |
Modern South Asia: Politics, Society & Culture (10 credit) |
10 |
|
EUB706 |
Twentieth-Century Britain (20 credit)
|
20 |
|
EUB707 |
Twentieth-Century Britain (10 credit)
|
10 |
|
EUB722 |
Modern France: A History of Conflict? (20 credit) |
20 |
|
EUB723 |
Modern France: A History of Conflict? (10 credit) |
10 |
|
EUB724 |
Slavery In Global History (20 credit)
|
20 |
|
EUB725 |
Slavery in Global History (10 credit)
|
10 |
Semester 2
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES
None
(ii) OPTIONAL MODULES (total modular weight 30)
|
Module Code
|
Module Title |
Module Weight |
|
EUB708 |
Crafting a Dissertation
|
10 |
|
EUB712 |
Modern Germany: From Racial Dictatorship to Recivilization (20 credit) |
20 |
|
EUB713 |
Modern Germany: From Racial Dictatorship to Recivilization (10 credit) |
10 |
|
EUB714 |
Modern China in a Global Perspective (20 credit) |
20 |
|
EUB715 |
Modern China in a Global Perspective (20 credit) |
10 |
|
EUB720 |
The Soviet Union in World Politics 1917-1991 (20 credit) |
20 |
|
EUB721 |
The Soviet Union in World Politics 1917-1991 (10 credit) |
10 |
|
EUB726 |
British Social History 1918-1979: Other Worlds of Labour (20 credits) |
20 |
|
EUB727 |
British Social History 1918-1979: Other Worlds of Labour (10 credits) |
10 |
|
EUB633 |
Enterprise, Employability and Personal Development |
10 |
|
|
Language Option
|
10 |
International Relations Component
Semester 1
(i) COMPULSORY MODULE (total modular weight 10)
|
Module Code |
Module Title |
Module Weight |
|
EUB626 |
Debates and Developments in Contemporary IR Theory |
10 |
(ii) OPTIONAL MODULES (total modular weight 20)
|
Module Code |
Module Title |
Module Weight |
|
EUB612 |
Foreign Policy Analysis |
20 |
|
EUB621 |
Foreign Policy Analysis (10 credit) |
10 |
|
EUB632 |
Third World Politics |
20 |
|
EUB619 |
Security Studies |
20 |
|
Language Option |
10 |
Semester 2
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES:
None
(ii) OPTIONAL MODULES (total modular weight 30)
|
Module Code
|
Module Title |
Module Weight |
|
EUB608 |
Research Design |
10
|
|
EUB601 |
The European Union
|
20 |
|
EUB625 |
The European Union (10 credit)
|
10 |
|
EUB631 |
Protest and Resistance
|
20 |
|
EUB615 |
Challenges to International Governance
|
20 |
|
EUB634 |
Foreign Policy in Perspective (20 credit)
|
20 |
|
EUB635 |
Foreign Policy in Perspective (10 credit)
|
10 |
|
EUB633 |
Enterprise, Employability and Personal Development |
10 |
OR - International Semester Route
Candidates may replace the modules required for Part B Semester Two with an approved course of study taught in English at a foreign university. Candidates must register for a total of 60 credits in History and International Relations in Semester 1. In Semester 2 candidates will undertake assessed work equivalent to 60 credits, as follows:
(i) COMPULSORY MODULE (total modular weight 50)
|
Module Code |
Module Title |
Module Weight |
|
EUB001 |
International Semester |
50 |
(ii) OPTIONAL MODULE (total modular weight 10)
|
Module Code |
Module Title |
Module Weight |
|
EUB614 |
Research Design (Distance Learning) |
10 |
|
EUB709 |
Crafting a Dissertation (Distance Learning) |
10 |
(C) Part I
i) Four Year Programme – candidates will undertake assessed work leading to the Diploma of International Studies (DINTS)
ii) Four Year Thick Sandwich Programme (DINTS route) – candidates will undertake an approved Assistantship in a French-, German- or Spanish-speaking school or other approved placement leading to the Diploma of International Studies (DINTS)
iii) Four Year Thick Sandwich Programme (DPS route) – candidates will undertake an approved placement leading to the Diploma of Professional Studies (DPS)
Participation in study abroad or a placement is subject to Departmental approval and satisfactory academic performance during Parts A and B. Students choosing to study on the Semester Abroad will only be allowed to take the Year Abroad in exceptional circumstances, and at the discretion of the Department of Politics, History and International Relations.
(D) Part C - Degree Modules
Semesters 1 and 2
DISSERTATION MODULES (total modular weight 40 credits)
Candidates must take EITHER EUC701 Dissertation in History OR EUC641 Dissertation in International Relations.
LANGUAGES MODULES
Candidates taking Languages modules (10 credits in each Semester) must choose optional modules to the value of 20 credits in the Subject in which they are taking a Dissertation and optional modules to the value of 40 credits from the other Subject.
History Component
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES:
None
(ii) OPTIONAL MODULES
Candidates must choose History modules to the value of 60 credits from the following list. Candidates who have chosen to take EUC701 Dissertation in History must take a further 20 credits of History optional modules.
|
Module Code
|
Module Title |
Module Weight |
Semester |
|
EUC701 |
Dissertation in History
|
40 |
1&2 |
|
EUC702 |
Muslim Lives: Autobiography, History and Identity |
20 |
1 |
|
EUC703 |
The Beatles and the 1960
|
20 |
1 |
|
EUC711 |
The Boxer War in China, 1898-1900: A Clash of Civilizations? |
20 |
1 |
|
EUC705 |
The Rise of the Nazis |
20
|
2 |
|
EUC713
|
From Prohibition to the ‘Swinging Sixties’: The United States 1918-1969 |
20 |
2 |
|
EUC714
|
The Soviet Security State |
20 |
2 |
|
|
Language Option Language Option |
10 10 |
1 2 |
International Relations Component
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES
None
(ii) OPTIONAL MODULES
Candidates must choose International Relations modules to the value of 60 credits from the following list. Candidates who have chosen EUC643 Dissertation in Politics and International Relations must choose a further 20 credits of International Relations modules
|
Code
|
Title |
Modular Weight |
Semester |
|
EUC643 |
Dissertation in Politics and International Relations |
40 |
1 |
|
EUC602
|
Nationalism: blood, soil and war |
20 |
1 |
|
EUC604
|
State Violence and Terrorism |
20 |
1 |
|
EUC607 |
The European Union and the United States |
20 |
1 |
|
EUC627
|
Intelligence and National Security |
20 |
1 |
|
EUC628
|
The Asia Pacific in Global Politics |
20 |
1 |
|
EUC631
|
Yugoslavia: Its 20th Century |
20 |
1 |
|
EUC672 |
The European Union and the Global Political Economy |
20 |
1 |
|
EUC675
|
Global Environmental Politics |
20 |
1 |
|
EUC677
|
Britain and the European Union |
20 |
1 |
|
EUC609
|
Spanish-Latin American Relations |
20 |
2 |
|
EUC658
|
Art, Politics and Society |
20 |
2 |
|
EUC660
|
Contemporary Political Philosophy |
20 |
2 |
|
EUC664
|
Politics and Religion |
20 |
2 |
|
EUC665 |
Post-War British Politics: The Start of the Decline |
20 |
2 |
|
EUC670
|
Varieties of Capitalism |
20 |
2 |
|
EUC674
|
Power, Violence and Human Suffering |
20 |
2 |
|
Language Option Language Option |
10 10 |
1 2 |
5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award
5.1 In order to progress from Part A to Part B, from Part B to C, and to be eligible for the award of an Honours degree, candidates must not only satisfy the minimum credit requirements set out in Regulation XX but must also achieve a module mark of at least 30% in all modules in each Part.
5.2 Provision will be made in accordance with Regulation XX for candidates who have the right of reassessment in any Part of the programme to undergo re-assessment in the University's special assessment period.
6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the Purposes of Final Degree Classification
Candidates' final degree classification will be determined on the basis of their performance in degree level Module Assessments in Parts B and C. The percentage mark for each Part will be combined in the ratio Part B 40%, Part C 60% to determine the final programme percentage mark.
