History

Description

From the start, we put priority on developing your skills and prospects. Whether it’s advice on how to take full advantage of Sunderland’s excellent library facilities, through to one-to-one feedback about approaches to exams, we help you make the most of your time with us.

Alongside core modules about ‘History in Practice’ and ‘Approaches to History’, there is a wide range of optional modules. These allow you to pursue your specific interests alongside like-minded students. The topics reflect the research interests of staff in the History Department, so you’ll be learning from experts.

In the final year you will also develop your academic research skills through writing a dissertation on a topic of your choice.

History is a well-established degree qualification that employers know and respect. Your studies will equip you to analyse complex material, make informed decisions and communicate clearly. These are transferable skills that are highly valued by employers.

Detailed Course Facts

• GBP 7800 Year (EEA)
• GBP 9500 Year (International)

• English

Course Content

Year 1 (national level 4)

Core Modules

• History in Practice (20 Credits)
• Approaches to History (20 Credits)

Optional modules (choose four)

• English Social History, 1500-1750 (20 Credits)
• Introduction to American Studies (20 Credits)
• Democracy and Tyranny (20 Credits)
• Foundations of Modern Europe, 1600-1900 (20 Credits)
• Industry, Economy and Society:Britain 1750-1970 (20 Credits)
• Britain since 1945 (20 Credits)
• Modern Language (such as French, German or Chinese) (20 Credits)
• Elective module (20 Credits)

Year 2 (national level 5)

Core Modules (choose six)

• Local and Regional History (20 Credits)
• Britain’s Age of Reform (20 Credits)
• Experiencing Twentieth Century Europe (20 Credits)
• European Political Ideas (20 Credits)
• British Politics and Government (20 Credits)
• Early Modern Political Thought (20 Credits)
• The American Century (20 Credits)
• Protest and Terror (20 Credits)
• Modern Language (such as French, German or Chinese) (20 Credits)
• Special Project (20 Credits)

Final Year (national level 6)

Core Modules (Dissertation plus one other module)

• Dissertation (40 Credits)
• North East England: 1815-1914 (40 Credits)
• Radicalism, Republicanism and Revolution 1400-1800 (40 Credits)
• The Civil Rights Movement in the USA (40 Credits)

Optional modules (choose two):

• Contemporary Issues in American Culture and Society (20 Credits)
• Contemporary Issues in Historical Perspective (20 Credits)
• Northumbria in the Age of Bede (20 Credits)
• Heresy, Intolerance & Beyond: Early Modern Europe, 1550-1765 (20 Credits)
• Mass Movements and Ideologies (20 Credits)
• The English Working Class, 1750-1950 (20 Credits)
• Europe from Revolution to World War, 1917-1939 (20 Credits)
• Modern Language (such as French, German or Chinese) (20 Credits)

If you study this course on a part-time basis you will typically complete 40-80 credits in a year, rather than the 120 credits of full-time students. All modules are taught during the day time and you will be studying alongside full-time students.

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6 CAE score : 60(Grade C)

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Requirements

Our typical offer will be in the region of 260 points from a minimum of two A Levels or equivalent (for example 1 x AVCE double award).

We accept a maximum of 20 points from Level 3 Key Skills qualifications.

We also require three passes at GCSE grade C or above, which must include Mathematics and English Language, or a minimum of Level 2 Key Skills in Communication and Application of Number.

Other acceptable qualifications :

BTEC National: 260 points from a BTEC Certificate or Diploma.

Access Courses: We would require successful completion of an Access to Higher Education course that is accredited by the Quality Assurance Agency. We would also require a minimum of grade C in GCSE in Mathematics and English Language or the equivalent as part of your course.

Scottish Highers: Our typical offer is for 260 points.

Irish Leaving Certificate: Our typical offer is for 260 points.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

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• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

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