European History with a Year Abroad

Description

Any study of history engages a natural human curiosity about the past. History is an exciting and diverse subject, which is reflected in the flexibility and breadth of the BA in History offered at Kent.

The School of History has established itself as one of the leading History departments in the country, recognised for its research excellence, flexible programmes and quality teaching. You are taught by passionate academics, active researchers and recognised experts. In the most recent Research Assessment Exercise, the School of History was ranked second nationally and, over the past five years, has consistently scored over 90% for student satisfaction in the National Student Survey.

Our course is carefully crafted to allow undergraduates to tailor their degree to their own interests, with more than 70 undergraduate history modules to choose from, covering topics from the crusades to the Cold War; from the impact of science on 19th-century culture to the totalitarian regimes of Stalin’s Russia and Hitler’s Third Reich.

At Kent, you will join a large and thriving student body, benefiting from a strong tradition of student-led activities through the History Society. Alongside the extensive resources of the University library, you have the unrivalled privilege of access to the rare books and priceless manuscripts of Canterbury Cathedral. Opportunities are also available for work experience or a year studying in Europe.

Independent rankings

History at Kent was ranked 1st for research in The Complete University Guide 2014. And, in the National Student Survey 2013 History was ranked 10th for student satisfaction.

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline January 15 Tuition fee

• GBP 9000 Year (EEA)
• GBP 12450 Year (Non-EEA)

Start date September 2015 Credits (ECTS) 180 ECTS
Duration full-time 48 months Languages Take an IELTS test

• English

Delivery mode On Campus Educational variant Part-time, Full-time Intensity Flexible Part-time variant Flexible More information Go To The Course Website

Course Content

The course structure below gives a flavour of the modules that will be available to you and provides details of the content of this programme. This listing is based on the current curriculum and may change year to year in response to new curriculum developments and innovation. Most programmes will require you to study a combination of compulsory and optional modules, you may also have the option to take ‘wild’ modules from other programmes offered by the University in order that you may customise your programme and explore other subject areas of interest to you or that may further enhance your employability.

Stage 1

Possible modules may include:

HI426 - Making History: Theory and Practice

HI430 - Modern British History (Part Two)

HI431 - The English Renaissance: Society, Politics and Culture 1400-1600

HI432 - Early Modern History: The Age of Reformation c. 1450-1600

HI433 - Early Modern History: The Age of Enlightenment c. 1600-1750

HI434 - Introduction to the History of Science

HI435 - A Global History of Empires: 1500-1850

HI436 - A Global History of Empires: 1850-1960

HI437 - War and Diplomacy in Europe c1850-2000

HI353 - Britain and the Second World War: The Home Front

HI359 - Empire and Africa

HI385 - Introduction to the History of Medicine

HI390 - The Emergence of America:From European Settlement to 1880

HI391 - The Rise of the United States Since 1880

HI397 - Cinema and Society, 1930 - 1960

HI410 - Early Medieval Europe

HI411 - Later Medieval Europe

HI416 - Victorian Britain: Politics, Society and Culture

HI419 - England in the Age of Chivalry: c1200-1400

HI425 - Revolutionary Europe 1700-1850

FR300 - Learning French 3 (Post A Level)

FR327 - Learning French 2A (Post GCSE)

FR328 - Learning French 2B (Post GCSE)

FR330 - Intensive French for Beginners

GE301 - Learning German 3 (Post A Level)

You have the opportunity to select wild modules in this stage

Stage 2

Possible modules may include:

GE507 - Learning German 4

GE516 - German Post 'A' Level

FR589 - Learning French 4

FR590 - Learning French: Business French I

HI6025 - Everyday Life in Early Modern Europe

HI566 - History Dissertation

HI6009 - Europe and the Islamic World, c 1450-1750

HI5013 - Popular Religion and Heresy, 1100-1300

HI5035 - History of Modern Medicine and Medical Ethics,1800-2000

HI5041 - Gothic Art: Image and Imagination in Europe, c.1140-1500

HI5092 - Armies at War 1914-1918

HI6032 - Persecution, Repression and Resistance

HI6034 - Anglo-French Relations 1904 - 1945

HI789 - The Art of Death

HI6047 - Communist Eastern Europe, 1945-89

You have the opportunity to select wild modules in this stage

Year abroad

Students on the European History programme have the opportunity to spend a year between Stages 2 and 3 studying at a university in France or Germany.

Students on the single honours History programme also have the opportunity to spend a term a

Possible modules may include:

HI5006 - European History: Year Abroad Mark 1

HI5007 - European History: Year Abroad Mark 2

Stage 3

Possible modules may include:

HI605 - Independent Documentary Study in History

HI6049 - The Rise and Fall of Slavery in the Atlantic World, c. 1500 - 1900

HI6039 - The Rights Revolution: The 20th Century US Supreme Court & Society

HI6040 - The Discovery of the World c.1450 - 1800

HI6041 - The Crusades in the Thirteenth Century

HI6044 - British Politics 1625-1642

HI6045 - Origins of the Second World War

HI6046 - Wolves, Walruses and the Wild

HI5099 - The Wars of the Roses

HI6021 - Famine in Pre-Industrial Societies

HI6024 - Napoleon and Europe, 1799 - 1815

HI6029 - The Great War: British Memory, History and Culture

HI6030 - Empires of Religion

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6.5

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

take an IELTS test.

Requirements

Home/EU students

The University will consider applications from students offering a wide range of qualifications, typical requirements are listed below, students offering alternative qualifications should contact the Admissions Office for further advice. It is not possible to offer places to all students who meet this typical offer/minimum requirement.

Qualification Typical offer/minimum requirement

• A level:ABB including History grade B excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking
• GCSE:Grade B in chosen language
• Access to HE Diploma:The University of Kent will not necessarily make conditional offers to all access candidates but will continue to assess them on an individual basis. If an offer is made candidates will be required to obtain/pass the overall Access to Higher Education Diploma and may also be required to obtain a proportion of the total level 3 credits and/or credits in particular subjects at merit grade or above.
• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma):The university will consider applicants holding BTEC National Diploma and Extended National Diploma Qualifications (QCF; NQF;OCR) on a case by case basis please contact us via the enquiries tab for further advice on your individual circumstances.
• International Baccalaureate:34 points overall or 16 points at HL including a modern European language other than English 4 at HL or 5 at SL and History 5 at HL or 6 at SL

International students

The University receives applications from over 140 different nationalities and consequently will consider applications from prospective students offering a wide range of international qualifications. Our International Development Office will be happy to advise prospective students on entry requirements.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

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Funding

Kent offers generous financial support schemes to assist eligible undergraduate students during their studies. Our 2015 financial support package includes a £6,000 cash bursary spread over the duration of your course. For Ts&Cs and to find out more, visit our funding page.

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The Kent Scholarship for Academic Excellence

At Kent we recognise, encourage and reward excellence. We have created the Kent Scholarship for Academic Excellence, which will be awarded to any applicant who achieves a minimum of AAA over three A levels, or the equivalent qualifications as specified on our funding pages. Please note that details of the scholarship for 2015 entry have not yet been finalised and are subject to change.