• the further development of study, writing and communication skills
• to provide the opportunity, through writing a 4000 word essay, to develop the following skills

• A critical evaluation of sources for the study of women and gender
• A reflective study of historical and theoretical interpretations
• The presentation of research in an imaginative and concise manner
• Written communication skills
• Bibliographic and research (including ICT mediated) skills

• developing critical analytical skills
• a capacity to critically assess the handling of a variety of primary source material in the construction of historical interpretation and debate
• an awareness of different historical sub-disciplines