History Course Syllabi
Below are the course syllabi for all History and History joint degree courses for 2024-25. It is essential that all students familiarise themselves with their course syllabi. This will tell you which modules you must take as core requirements of your degree as well as how many optional modules you may choose for each academic year.
Please refer to the student handbook for information on policies concerning modules.
For information regarding module selection and allocation, please refer to our Module Information page.
If you have any questions or concerns about any of the syllabi below, please speak to the UG coordinators via HistoryModules@warwick.ac.uk or your home department.
Please note that the syllabi for all History and History joint degrees have been updated for students starting in 2024/25. The following changes affect all students taking Year 2 from 2025/26 onwards.
- The introduction of a new 30CAT module, "Historical Research" for Year 2 students. This replaces HI2E1-15 Historiography I, HI2E2-15 Historiography II, and HI2E4-15 Research Project. This module will be Core for single honours students, and optional for joint honours students.
- The addition of a modern requirement as well as an early modern requirement for all second year students. In addition to their core module requirements, students in History (or for the History element of their joint degree) will take:
- V100/V101: 90CATS of second-year history optional modules, of which at least 30CATS must cover the early modern period and 30CATS must cover the modern period.
- V102/V103: 60CATS of second year history optional modules, of which at least 30CATS must cover the modern period
- VM11/VM12/VL13/VL14/V1V5/V1V6/R1VA/R2V1/R4V1/R3V2/V1L8: 60CATS of second-year History option modules of which 30CATS must cover the early modern period and 30CATS must cover the modern period. Students who opt to take "Historical Research" must also take at least 15CATS that cover the early modern period and 15CATS that cover the modern period.
- VM13/VM14/VL15/VL16/V1V7/V1V8: 30CATS of second year History option modules, either "Historical Research" or covering the modern period.
V100 History
Home Department: History
First Year (Level 4 Modules)
- CORE: HI153-30 Making of the Modern World
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CORE: HI113-30 Europe in the Making 1450-1800
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OPTION: One 30 CATS History first-year option module
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OPTION: One 30 CATS History first-year option module or 30 CATS of first-year Outside Option modules
Notes:
- A maximum of 30 CATS of Level 4 Outside Option modules is permitted in the first year – These MUST be approved by the Year Director.
- Beginner level language modules may only be taken as an Outside Option in the first year. Intermediate or advanced level language modules may be taken as an Outside Option in the first and/or second year.
Second Year (Level 5 Modules)
- CORE: HI2E1-15 Historiography I: Methods and Theories in their Historical Context, 1750-c.1990 (15 CATS, Term 1)
- CORE: HI2E2-15 Historiography II: Recent and Emerging Trends in History Writing, 1990 to today (15 CATS, Term 2)
- CORE: HI2E4-15 Research Project (15 CATS, Term 2)
- OPTIONAL CORE: 30 CATS of second-year early modern History option modules
- OPTIONAL CORE: 15 CATS of second-year Term 1 History option modules
- OPTION: 30 CATS of second-year History option modules, of which up to 30 CATS may be replaced by second-year Outside Option modules
Notes:
- Second year students MUST take at least one 30 CATS module and at least 30 CATS of Early Modern modules.
- A maximum of 30 CATS of Level 5 Outside Option modules is permitted in the second year – These MUST be approved by the Year Director.
- All 15 CATS modules MUST be evenly spread between Terms 1 and 2 with a maximum of 3 x 15 optional CATS.
- Students may select 15 CATS of Term 3 History WIISP modules in place of their required 15 CATS of Term 1 modules.
- Beginner level language modules may only be taken as an Outside Option in the first year. Intermediate or advanced level language modules may be taken as an Outside Option in the first and/or second year.
Final Year (Level 6 Modules)
- CORE: HI3S2-30 History Dissertation
- OPTION: 90 CATS of final-year History option modules
Notes:
- Exceptionally final year students may take outside options with the consent of the Year Director.
V101 History (with a Year Abroad)
Home department: History
First Year (Level 4 Modules)
- CORE: HI153-30 Making of the Modern World
- CORE: HI113-30 Europe in the Making 1450-1800
- OPTION: One 30 CATS History first-year option module
- OPTION: One 30 CATS History first-year option module or 30 CATS of first-year Outside Option modules
Notes:
- A maximum of 30 CATS of Level 4 Outside Option modules is permitted in the first year – These MUST be approved by the Year Director.
- Beginner level language modules may only be taken as an Outside Option in the first year. Intermediate or advanced level language modules may be taken as an Outside Option in the first and/or second year.
Second Year (Level 5 Modules)
- CORE: HI2E1-15 Historiography I: Methods and Theories in their Historical Context, 1750-c.1990 (15 CATS, Term 1)
- CORE: HI2E2-15 Historiography II: Recent and Emerging Trends in History Writing, 1990 to today (15 CATS, Term 2)
- CORE: HI2E4-15 Research Project (15 CATS, Term 2)
- OPTIONAL CORE: 30 CATS of second-year early modern History option modules
- OPTIONAL CORE: 15 CATS of second-year Term 1 History option modules
- OPTION: 30 CATS of second-year History option modules, of which up to 30 CATS may be replaced by second-year Outside Option modules
Notes:
- Second year students MUST take at least one 30 CATS module and at least 30 CATS of Early Modern modules.
- A maximum of 30 CATS of Level 5 Outside Option modules is permitted in the second year – These MUST be approved by the Year Director.
- All 15 CATS modules MUST be evenly spread between Terms 1 and 2 with a maximum of 3 x 15 optional CATS.
- Students may select 15 CATS of Term 3 History WIISP modules in place of their required 15 CATS of Term 1 modules.
- Beginner level language modules may only be taken as an Outside Option in the first year. Intermediate or advanced level language modules may be taken as an Outside Option in the first and/or second year.
Year Abroad
- OPTIONAL CORE: HI3G1-120 Study Year Abroad OR HI2J4-120 Work Placement/Volunteering Year
Final Year (Level 6 Modules)
- CORE: HI3S2-30 History Dissertation
- OPTION: 90 CATS of final-year History option modules
Notes:
- Exceptionally final year students may take outside options with the consent of the Year Director.
V102 History (Venice and Renaissance Stream)
Home department: History
First Year (Level 4 Modules)
- CORE: HI153-30 Making of the Modern World
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CORE: HI113-30 Europe in the Making 1450-1800
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OPTION: One 30 CATS History first-year option module
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OPTION: One 30 CATS History first-year option module or 30 CATS of first-year Outside Option modules
Notes:
- Students decide on the Venice term programmes at the end of their first year when submitting their module nominations for their second year.
- A maximum of 30 CATS of Level 4 Outside Option modules is permitted in the first year – These MUST be approved by the Year Director.
- Beginner level language modules may only be taken as an Outside Option in the first year. Intermediate or advanced level language modules may be taken as an Outside Option in the first and/or second year.
Second Year (Level 5 Modules)
- CORE: HI2E1-15 Historiography I: Methods and Theories in their Historical Context, 1750-c.1990 (15 CATS, Term 1)
- CORE: HI2E2-15 Historiography II: Recent and Emerging Trends in History Writing, 1990 to today (15 CATS, Term 2)
- CORE: HI2E4-15 Research Project (15 CATS, Term 2)
- CORE: HI2E9-30 Crossing Boundaries and Breaking Norms in the Medieval World
- OPTIONAL CORE: 15 CATS of second-year Term 1 History option modules
- OPTION: 30 CATS of second-year History option modules, of which up to 30 CATS may be replaced by second-year Outside Option modules
Notes:
- A maximum of 30 CATS of Level 5 Outside Option modules is permitted in the second year – These MUST be approved by the Year Director.
- All 15 CATS modules MUST be evenly spread between Terms 1 and 2 with a maximum of 3 x 15 optional CATS.
- Students may select 15 CATS of Term 3 History WIISP modules in place of their required 15 CATS of Term 1 modules.
- Beginner level language modules may only be taken as an Outside Option in the first year. Intermediate or advanced level language modules may be taken as an Outside Option in the first and/or second year.
Final Year (Level 6 Modules)
- CORE: HI3S2‐30 History Dissertation
- CORE: HI3G9‐30 Venice in the Renaissance (Term 1)
- OPTIONAL CORE: One of these two full year modules:
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- HI3J3‐30 Arts and Society in Early Modern Europe
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- HI3T4-30 From Fireplace to Cyberspace: The Folklore of Europe from Prehistory to the Present
- OPTIONAL CORE: One 30 CATS Term 2 Venice module
Notes:
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Please note that optional module offerings change year to year depending on a variety of factors including staff availability and number of student sign-ups, and if student sign-ups are too low, the module may be withdrawn. Only core modules are guaranteed to run each year.
- Exceptionally final year students may take outside options with the consent of the Year Director.
V103 History (with a Year Abroad and a Term in Venice)
Home department: History
First Year (Level 4 Modules)
- CORE: HI153-30 Making of the Modern World
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CORE: HI113-30 Europe in the Making 1450-1800
-
OPTION: One 30 CATS History first-year option module
-
OPTION: One 30 CATS History first-year option module or 30 CATS of first-year Outside Option modules
Notes:
- Students decide on the Venice term programmes at the end of their first year when submitting their module nominations for their second year.
- A maximum of 30 CATS of Level 4 Outside Option modules is permitted in the first year – These MUST be approved by the Year Director.
- Beginner level language modules may only be taken as an Outside Option in the first year. Intermediate or advanced level language modules may be taken as an Outside Option in the first and/or second year.
Second Year (Level 5 Modules)
- CORE: HI2E1-15 Historiography I: Methods and Theories in their Historical Context, 1750-c.1990 (15 CATS, Term 1)
- CORE: HI2E2-15 Historiography II: Recent and Emerging Trends in History Writing, 1990 to today (15 CATS, Term 2)
- CORE: HI2E4-15 Research Project (15 CATS, Term 2)
- CORE: HI2E9-30 Crossing Boundaries and Breaking Norms in the Medieval World
- OPTIONAL CORE: 15 CATS of second-year Term 1 History option modules
- OPTION: 30 CATS of second-year History option modules, of which up to 30 CATS may be replaced by second-year Outside Option modules
Notes:
- A maximum of 30 CATS of Level 5 Outside Option modules is permitted in the second year – These MUST be approved by the Year Director.
- All 15 CATS modules MUST be evenly spread between Terms 1 and 2 with a maximum of 3 x 15 optional CATS.
- Students may select 15 CATS of Term 3 History WIISP modules in place of their required 15 CATS of Term 1 modules.
- Beginner level language modules may only be taken as an Outside Option in the first year. Intermediate or advanced level language modules may be taken as an Outside Option in the first and/or second year.
Year Abroad
- OPTIONAL CORE: HI3G1-120 Study Year Abroad OR HI2J4-120 Work Placement/Volunteering Year
Final Year (Level 6 Modules)
- CORE: HI3S2‐30 History Dissertation
- CORE: HI3G9‐30 Venice in the Renaissance (Term 1)
- OPTIONAL CORE: One of these two full year modules:
- HI3J3‐30 Arts and Society in Early Modern Europe
- HI3T4-30 From Fireplace to Cyberspace: The Folklore of Europe from Prehistory to the Present
- OPTIONAL CORE: One of these single Term 2 modules:
- HI31E-30: Stalinism in Europe, 1928-1953
- HI31X‐30 Feminism, Politics, and Social Change in Modern Britain
- HI3K2-30 A Global History of Travel: Odyssey to Aeroplane
Notes:
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Please note that optional module offerings change year to year depending on a variety of factors including staff availability and number of student sign-ups, and if student sign-ups are too low, the module may be withdrawn. Only core modules are guaranteed to run each year.
- Exceptionally final year students may take outside options with the consent of the Year Director.
VM11 History & Politics
Home department: History
First Year (Level 4 Modules)
- CORE: HI153-30 Making of the Modern World
- CORE: PO107-30 Introduction to Politics
- CORE: PO131-30 World Politics
- OPTION: One 30 CATS History first-year option module
Notes:
- No Outside Option modules are permitted in the first year.
Second Year (Level 5 Modules)
- CORE: PO201-30 Political Theory from Hobbes (From 2025-2026, core module PO201-30 Political Theory from Hobbes will be replaced by PO2E2-15 Topics in Political Theory and PO2E3-15 Foundations in Political Theory)
- OPTIONAL CORE: 30 CATS of second-year early modern History option modules
- OPTION: 30 CATS of second-year History option modules
- OPTION: 30 CATS of second-year PAIS option modules
Notes:
- Second year students MUST take at least one 30 CATS module and at least 30 CATS of Early Modern modules.
- A maximum of 30 CATS of Level 5 Outside Option modules is permitted in the second year – These MUST be approved by the Year Director.
- Any 15 CATS modules MUST be evenly spread between Terms 1 and 2.
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Only intermediate or advanced level language modules may be taken as an Outside Option in the second year, not beginner level language modules.
Final Year (Level 6 Modules)
Pathway 1 (25% History, 75% Politics)
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Pathway 2 (75% History, 25% Politics)
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Pathway 3 (50% History, 50% Politics)
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Notes:
- Students choose between the three schemes/pathways at the end of their second year when submitting their module nominations for their final year. Changes to pathways MUST be approved by the Director of Year.
- Exceptionally final year students may take outside options with the consent of the Year Director
VM12 History & Politics (with a Year Abroad)
Home department: History
First Year (Level 4 Modules)
- CORE: HI153-30 Making of the Modern World
- CORE: PO107-30 Introduction to Politics
- CORE: PO131-30 World Politics
- OPTION: One 30 CATS History first-year option module
Notes:
- No Outside Option modules are permitted in the first year.
Second Year (Level 5 Modules)
- CORE: PO201-30 Political Theory from Hobbes (From 2025-2026, core module PO201-30 Political Theory from Hobbes will be replaced by PO2E2-15 Topics in Political Theory and PO2E3-15 Foundations in Political Theory)
- OPTIONAL CORE: 30 CATS of second-year early modern History option modules
- OPTION: 30 CATS of second-year History option modules
- OPTION: 30 CATS of second-year PAIS option modules
Notes:
- Second year students MUST take at least one 30 CATS module and at least 30 CATS of Early Modern modules.
- A maximum of 30 CATS of Level 5 Outside Option modules is permitted in the second year – These MUST be approved by the Year Director.
- Any 15 CATS modules MUST be evenly spread between Terms 1 and 2.
-
Only intermediate or advanced level language modules may be taken as an Outside Option in the second year, not beginner level language modules.
Year Abroad
For students going on a year abroad with History one of the below:
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For students going on a year abroad with PAIS one of the below:
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Final Year (Level 6 Modules)
Pathway 1 (25% History, 75% Politics)
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Pathway 2 (75% History, 25% Politics)
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Pathway 3 (75% History, 25% Politics)
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Notes:
- Students choose between the three schemes/pathways at the end of their second year when submitting their module nominations for their final year. Changes to pathways MUST be approved by the Director of Year.
- Exceptionally final year students may take outside options with the consent of the Year Director.
VM13 History & Politics (with a Term in Venice)
Home department: History
First Year (Level 4 Modules)
- CORE: HI153-30 Making of the Modern World
- CORE: PO107-30 Introduction to Politics
- CORE: PO131-30 World Politics
- OPTION: One 30 CATS History first-year option module
Notes:
- Students decide on the Venice term programmes at the end of their first year when submitting their module nominations for their second year.
- No Outside Option modules are permitted in the first year.
Second Year (Level 5 Modules)
- CORE: PO201-30 Political Theory from Hobbes (From 2025-2026, core module PO201-30 Political Theory from Hobbes will be replaced by PO2E2-15 Topics in Political Theory and PO2E3-15 Foundations in Political Theory)
- CORE: HI2E9-30 Crossing Boundaries and Breaking Norms in the Medieval World
- OPTION: 30 CATS of second-year History option modules
- OPTION: 30 CATS of second-year PAIS option modules
Notes:
- A maximum of 30 CATS of Level 5 Outside Option modules is permitted in the second year – These MUST be approved by the Year Director.
- Any 15 CATS modules MUST be evenly spread between Terms 1 and 2.
-
Only intermediate or advanced level language modules may be taken as an Outside Option in the second year, not beginner level language modules.
Final Year (Level 6 Modules)
- CORE: HI3S2‐30 History Dissertation
- CORE: HI3G9‐30 Venice in the Renaissance (Term 1)
- OPTIONAL CORE: One of these two full year modules:
-
- HI3J3‐30 Arts and Society in Early Modern Europe
-
- HI3T4-30 From Fireplace to Cyberspace: The Folklore of Europe from Prehistory to the Present
- OPTIONAL CORE: Two 15 CAT Term 2 PAIS option modules
Notes:
- Exceptionally final year students may take outside options with the consent of the Year Director.
VM14 History & Politics (with a Year Abroad and a Term in Venice)
Home department: History
First Year (Level 4 Modules)
- CORE: HI153-30 Making of the Modern World
- CORE: PO107-30 Introduction to Politics
- CORE: PO131-30 World Politics
- OPTION: One 30 CATS History first-year option module
Notes:
- Students decide on the Venice term programmes at the end of their first year when submitting their module nominations for their second year.
- No Outside Option modules are permitted in the first year.
Second Year (Level 5 Modules)
- CORE: PO201-30 Political Theory from Hobbes (From 2025-2026, core module PO201-30 Political Theory from Hobbes will be replaced by PO2E2-15 Topics in Political Theory and PO2E3-15 Foundations in Political Theory)
- CORE: HI2E9-30 Crossing Boundaries and Breaking Norms in the Medieval World
- OPTION: 30 CATS of second-year History option modules
- OPTION: 30 CATS of second-year PAIS option modules
Notes:
- A maximum of 30 CATS of Level 5 Outside Option modules is permitted in the second year – These MUST be approved by the Year Director.
- Any 15 CATS modules MUST be evenly spread between Terms 1 and 2.
-
Only intermediate or advanced level language modules may be taken as an Outside Option in the second year, not beginner level language modules.
Year Abroad
For students going on a year abroad with History one of the below:
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For students going on a year abroad with PAIS one of the below:
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Final Year (Level 6 Modules)
- CORE: HI3S2‐30 History Dissertation
- CORE: HI3G9‐30 Venice in the Renaissance (Term 1)
- OPTIONAL CORE: One of these two full year modules:
- HI3J3‐30 Arts and Society in Early Modern Europe
- HI3T4-30 From Fireplace to Cyberspace: The Folklore of Europe from Prehistory to the Present
- OPTIONAL CORE: Two 15 CAT Term 2 PAIS option modules
Notes:
- Exceptionally final year students may take outside options with the consent of the Year Director.
VL13 History & Sociology
Home department: History
First Year (Level 4 Modules)
- CORE: HI153-30 Making of the Modern World
- CORE: SO120-15 Researching Society & Culture (Term 1)
- CORE: SO130-15 Introduction to Social Analytics in Social Inequalities Research (Term 2)
- OPTIONAL CORE – Term 1: SO116-15 History of Gender OR SO128-15 History of Sociological Thought
- OPTIONAL CORE – Term 2: SO122-15 Race & Making of the Modern World OR SO126-15 Class & Capitalism in the Neoliberal World
- OPTION: 30 CATS of History first-year option module
Notes:
- No Outside Option modules are permitted in the first year.
Second Year (Level 5 Modules)
- CORE: SO242-15 Designing and Conducting Social Research (Term 1)
- OPTIONAL CORE – Term 2: SO245-15 Modern Social Theory OR SO243-15 Practice and Interpretation of Quantitative Research
- OPTIONAL CORE: 30 CATS of second-year early modern History option modules
- OPTION: 30 CATS of second-year History option modules
- OPTION: 30 CATS of Honours level Sociology option modules
Notes:
- It is a requirement that students take at least 30 CATS of Early Modern modules in their second year.
- Any 15 CATS modules MUST be evenly spread between Terms 1 and 2.
- A maximum of 30 CATS of Outside Option modules is permitted in the second year – These MUST be approved by the Year Director.
- Only intermediate or advanced level language modules may be taken as an Outside Option in the second year, not beginner level language modules.
Final Year (Level 6 Modules)
Pathway 1 (25% History, 75% Sociology)
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Pathway 2 (75% History, 25% Sociology)
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Pathway 3 (50% History, 50% Sociology)
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Notes:
- Students choose between the three schemes/pathways at the end of their second year when submitting their module nominations for their final year. Changes to pathways MUST be approved by the Director of Year.
- Exceptionally final year students may take outside options with the consent of the Year Director.
VL14 History & Sociology (with a Year Abroad)
Home department: History
First Year (Level 4 Modules)
- CORE: HI153-30 Making of the Modern World
- CORE: SO120-15 Researching Society & Culture (Term 1)
- CORE: SO130-15 Introduction to Social Analytics in Social Inequalities Research (Term 2)
- OPTIONAL CORE – Term 1: SO116-15 History of Gender OR SO128-15 History of Sociological Thought
- OPTIONAL CORE – Term 2: SO122-15 Race & Making of the Modern World OR SO126-15 Class & Capitalism in the Neoliberal World
- OPTION: 30 CATS of History first-year option module
Notes:
- No Outside Option modules are permitted in the first year.
Second Year (Level 5 Modules)
- CORE: SO242-15 Designing and Conducting Social Research (Term 1)
- OPTIONAL CORE – Term 2: SO245-15 Modern Social Theory OR SO243-15 Practice and Interpretation of Quantitative Research
- OPTIONAL CORE: 30 CATS of second-year early modern History option modules
- OPTION: 30 CATS of second-year History option modules
- OPTION: 30 CATS of Honours level Sociology option modules
Notes:
- It is a requirement that students take at least 30 CATS of Early Modern modules in their second year.
- Any 15 CATS modules MUST be evenly spread between Terms 1 and 2.
- A maximum of 30 CATS of Outside Option modules is permitted in the second year – These MUST be approved by the Year Director.
- Only intermediate or advanced level language modules may be taken as an Outside Option in the second year, not beginner level language modules.
Year Abroad
For students going a year abroad with History one of the below:
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For students going on a year abroad with Sociology:
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Final Year (Level 6 Modules)
Pathway 1 (25% History, 75% Sociology)
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Pathway 2 (75% History, 25% Sociology)
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Pathway 3 (50% History, 50% Sociology)
|
Notes:
- Students choose between the three schemes/pathways at the end of their second year when submitting their module nominations for their final year. Changes to pathways MUST be approved by the Director of Year.
- Exceptionally final year students may take outside options with the consent of the Year Director.
VL15 History & Sociology (with a Term in Venice)
Home department: History
First Year (Level 4 Modules)
- CORE: HI153-30 Making of the Modern World
- CORE: SO120-15 Researching Society & Culture (Term 1)
- CORE: SO130-15 Introduction to Social Analytics in Social Inequalities Research (Term 2)
- OPTIONAL CORE – Term 1: SO116-15 History of Gender OR SO128-15 History of Sociological Thought
- OPTIONAL CORE – Term 2: SO122-15 Race & Making of the Modern World OR SO126-15 Class & Capitalism in the Neoliberal World
- OPTION: 30 CATS of History first-year option module
Notes:
- Students decide on the Venice term programmes at the end of their first year when submitting their module nominations for their second year.
- No Outside Option modules are permitted in the first year.
Second Year (Level 5 Modules)
- CORE: HI2E9-30 Crossing Boundaries and Breaking Norms in the Medieval World
- CORE: SO242-15 Designing and Conducting Social Research (Term 1)
- OPTIONAL CORE – Term 2: SO245-15 Modern Social Theory OR SO243-15 Practice and Interpretation of Quantitative Research
- OPTION: 30 CATS of second-year History option modules
- OPTION: 30 CATS of second-year Sociology option modules
Notes:
- Any 15 CATS modules MUST be evenly spread between Terms 1 and 2.
-
A maximum of 30 CATS of Outside Option modules is permitted in the second year – These MUST be approved by the Year Director.
-
Only intermediate or advanced level language modules may be taken as an Outside Option in the second year, not beginner level language modules.
Final Year (Level 6 Modules)
- CORE: HI3S2‐30 History Dissertation
- CORE: HI3G9‐30 Venice in the Renaissance (Term 1)
- OPTIONAL CORE: One of these two full year modules:
-
- HI3J3‐30 Arts and Society in Early Modern Europe
-
- HI3T4-30 From Fireplace to Cyberspace: The Folklore of Europe from Prehistory to the Present
- OPTION: 30 CATS of Term 2 Honours level Sociology option modules
Notes:
- Exceptionally final year students may take outside options with the consent of the Year Director.
VL16 History & Sociology (with a Year Abroad and a Term in Venice)
Home department: History
First Year (Level 4 Modules)
- CORE: HI153-30 Making of the Modern World
- CORE: SO120-15 Researching Society & Culture (Term 1)
- CORE: SO130-15 Introduction to Social Analytics in Social Inequalities Research (Term 2)
- OPTIONAL CORE – Term 1: SO116-15 History of Gender OR SO128-15 History of Sociological Thought
- OPTIONAL CORE – Term 2: SO122-15 Race & Making of the Modern World OR SO126-15 Class & Capitalism in the Neoliberal World
- OPTION: 30 CATS of History first-year option module
Notes:
- Students decide on the Venice term programmes at the end of their first year when submitting their module nominations for their second year.
- No Outside Option modules are permitted in the first year.
Second Year (Level 5 Modules)
- CORE: HI2E9-30 Crossing Boundaries and Breaking Norms in the Medieval World
- CORE: SO242-15 Designing and Conducting Social Research (Term 1)
- OPTIONAL CORE – Term 2: SO245-15 Modern Social Theory OR SO243-15 Practice and Interpretation of Quantitative Research
- OPTION: 30 CATS of second-year History option modules
- OPTION: 30 CATS of second-year Sociology option modules
Notes:
- Any 15 CATS modules MUST be evenly spread between Terms 1 and 2.
-
A maximum of 30 CATS of Outside Option modules is permitted in the second year – These MUST be approved by the Year Director.
-
Only intermediate or advanced level language modules may be taken as an Outside Option in the second year, not beginner level language modules.
Year Abroad
For students going a year abroad with History one of the below:
|
For students going on a year abroad with Sociology:
|
Final Year (Level 6 Modules)
- CORE: HI3S2‐30 History Dissertation
- CORE: HI3G9‐30 Venice in the Renaissance (Term 1)
- OPTIONAL CORE: One of these two full year modules:
-
- HI3J3‐30 Arts and Society in Early Modern Europe
-
- HI3T4-30 From Fireplace to Cyberspace: The Folklore of Europe from Prehistory to the Present
- OPTION: 30 CATS of Term 2 Honours level Sociology option modules
Notes:
- Exceptionally final year students may take outside options with the consent of the Year Director.
V1V5 History & Philosophy
Home department: History
First Year (Level 4 Modules)
- CORE: HI153-30 Making of the Modern World
- CORE: PH136-15 Logic 1: Introduction to Symbolic Logic (for non -Philosophy Students)
- CORE: PH145-15 Plato and Descartes
- OPTION: 30 CATS of History first-year option module
- OPTION: Two 15 CATS Philosophy first-year option module
Notes:
- No Outside Option modules are permitted in the first year.
Second Year (Level 5 Modules)
- CORE: PH201-30 History of Modern Philosophy
- OPTIONAL CORE: 30 CATS of second-year early modern History option modules
- OPTION: 30 CATS of second-year History option modules
- OPTION: 30 CATS of Honours level Philosophy option modules
Notes:
- A maximum of 30 CATS of Outside Option modules is permitted in the second year – These MUST be approved by the Year Director.
- Only intermediate or advanced level language modules may be taken as an Outside Option in the second year, not beginner level language modules.
Final Year (Level 6 Modules)
Pathway 1 (25% History, 75% Philosophy)
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Pathway 2 (75% History, 25% Philosophy)
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Pathway 3 (50% History, 50% Philosophy)
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Notes:
- Students choose between the three schemes/pathways at the end of their second year when submitting their module nominations for their final year. Changes to pathways MUST be approved by the Director of Year.
- Exceptionally final year students may take outside options with the consent of the Year Director.
V1V6 History & Philosophy (with a Year Abroad)
Home department: History
First Year (Level 4 Modules)
- CORE: HI153-30 Making of the Modern World
- CORE: PH136-15 Logic 1: Introduction to Symbolic Logic (for non -Philosophy Students)
- CORE: PH145-15 Plato and Descartes
- OPTION: 30 CATS of History first-year option module
- OPTION: Two 15 CATS Philosophy first-year option module
Notes:
- No Outside Option modules are permitted in the first year.
Second Year (Level 5 Modules)
- CORE: PH201-30 History of Modern Philosophy
- OPTIONAL CORE: 30 CATS of second-year early modern History option modules
- OPTION: 30 CATS of second-year History option modules
- OPTION: 30 CATS of Honours level Philosophy option modules
Notes:
- A maximum of 30 CATS of Outside Option modules is permitted in the second year – These MUST be approved by the Year Director.
- Only intermediate or advanced level language modules may be taken as an Outside Option in the second year, not beginner level language modules.
Year Abroad
For students going a year abroad with History one of the below:
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For students going on a year abroad with Philosophy:
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Final Year (Level 6 Modules)
Pathway 1 (25% History, 75% Philosophy)
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Pathway 2 (75% History, 25% Philosophy)
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Pathway 3 (50% History, 50% Philosophy)
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Notes:
- Students choose between the three schemes/pathways at the end of their second year when submitting their module nominations for their final year. Changes to pathways MUST be approved by the Director of Year.
- Exceptionally final year students may take outside options with the consent of the Year Director.
V1V7 History & Philosophy (with a Term in Venice)
Home department: History
First Year (Level 4 Modules)
- CORE: HI153-30 Making of the Modern World
- CORE: PH136-15 Logic 1: Introduction to Symbolic Logic (for non -Philosophy Students)
- CORE: PH145-15 Plato and Descartes
- OPTION: 30 CATS of History first-year option module
- OPTION: Two 15 CATS Philosophy first-year option module
Notes:
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Students decide on the Venice term programmes at the end of their first year when submitting their module nominations for their second year.
- No Outside Option modules are permitted in the first year.
Second Year (Level 5 Modules)
- CORE: HI2E9-30 Crossing Boundaries and Breaking Norms in the Medieval World
- CORE: PH201-30 History of Modern Philosophy
- OPTION: 30 CATS of Honours level Philosophy option modules
- OPTION: 30 CATS of second-year History option modules
Notes:
- Any 15 CATS modules MUST be evenly spread between Terms 1 and 2.
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A maximum of 30 CATS of Outside Option modules is permitted in the second year – These MUST be approved by the Year Director.
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Only intermediate or advanced level language modules may be taken as an Outside Option in the second year, not beginner level language modules.
Final Year (Level 6 Modules)
- CORE: HI3G9‐30 Venice in the Renaissance (Term 1)
- OPTIONAL CORE: One of these two full year modules:
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- HI3J3‐30 Arts and Society in Early Modern Europe
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- HI3T4-30 From Fireplace to Cyberspace: The Folklore of Europe from Prehistory to the Present
- OPTIONAL CORE: One of these two full year modules:
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- HI3S2‐30 History Dissertation
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- PH313-30 Philosophy Dissertation
- OPTION: 30 CATS of Term 2 Honours level Philosophy option modules
Notes:
- Exceptionally final year students may take outside options with the consent of the Year Director.
V1V8 History & Philosophy (with a Year Abroad and a Term in Venice)
Home department: History
First Year (Level 4 Modules)
- CORE: HI153-30 Making of the Modern World
- CORE: PH136-15 Logic 1: Introduction to Symbolic Logic (for non -Philosophy Students)
- CORE: PH145-15 Plato and Descartes
- OPTION: 30 CATS of History first-year option module
- OPTION: Two 15 CATS Philosophy first-year option module
Notes:
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Students decide on the Venice term programmes at the end of their first year when submitting their module nominations for their second year.
- No Outside Option modules are permitted in the first year.
Second Year (Level 5 Modules)
- CORE: HI2E9-30 Crossing Boundaries and Breaking Norms in the Medieval World
- CORE: PH201-30 History of Modern Philosophy
- OPTION: 30 CATS of Honours level Philosophy option modules
- OPTION: 30 CATS of second-year History option modules
Notes:
- Any 15 CATS modules MUST be evenly spread between Terms 1 and 2.
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A maximum of 30 CATS of Outside Option modules is permitted in the second year – These MUST be approved by the Year Director.
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Only intermediate or advanced level language modules may be taken as an Outside Option in the second year, not beginner level language modules.
Year Abroad
For students going a year abroad with History one of the below:
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For students going on a year abroad with Philosophy:
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Final Year (Level 6 Modules)
- CORE: HI3G9‐30 Venice in the Renaissance (Term 1)
- OPTIONAL CORE: One of these two full year modules:
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- HI3J3‐30 Arts and Society in Early Modern Europe
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- HI3T4-30 From Fireplace to Cyberspace: The Folklore of Europe from Prehistory to the Present
- OPTIONAL CORE: One of these two full year modules:
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- HI3S2‐30 History Dissertation
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- PH313-30 Philosophy Dissertation
- OPTION: 30 CATS of Term 2 Honours level Philosophy option modules
Notes:
- Exceptionally final year students may take outside options with the consent of the Year Director.
VQ32 English & History
Home department: English
First Year (Level 4 Modules)
- CORE: HI153-30 Making of the Modern World
- CORE: EN126-30 History and Textuality
- OPTIONAL CORE: EN101-30 Epic into Novel OR EN121-30 Medieval and Early Modern Literature
- OPTION: 30 CATS of English or History first‐year option modules
Second Year (Level 5 Modules)
- CORE: EN2J9-30 Writing History: Truth, Memory and Fiction
- OPTIONAL CORE: 30 CATS of second‐year English option modules
- OPTIONAL CORE: 30 CATS of second-year History option modules
- OPTIONAL CORE: 30 CATS of English, History or outside option modules
Notes:
- Across these choices, you must take 30 CATS of early modern content.
Final Year (Level 6 Modules)
- CORE: EN3K9-30 English & History Dissertation
- OPTION: 30 CATS of final-year History option modules
- OPTION: 30 CATS of Honours level English option modules
- OPTION: 30 CATS of English, History or outside option modules (excluding HI3S2-30 History Dissertation)
VQ33 English & History (with a Year Abroad)
Home department: English
First Year (Level 4 Modules)
- CORE: HI153-30 Making of the Modern World
- CORE: EN126-30 History and Textuality
- OPTIONAL CORE: EN101-30 Epic into Novel OR EN121-30 Medieval and Early Modern Literature
- OPTION: 30 CATS of English or History first‐year option modules
Second Year (Level 5 Modules)
- CORE: EN2J9-30 Writing History: Truth, Memory and Fiction
- OPTIONAL CORE: 30 CATS of second‐year English option modules
- OPTIONAL CORE: 30 CATS of second-year History option modules
- OPTIONAL CORE: 30 CATS of English, History or outside option modules
Notes:
- Across these choices, you must take 30 CATS of early modern content.
Year Abroad
For students going a year abroad with History one of the below:
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For students going on a year abroad with English:
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Final Year (Level 6 Modules)
- CORE: EN3K9-30 English & History Dissertation
- OPTION: 30 CATS of final-year History option modules
- OPTION: 30 CATS of Honours level English option modules
- OPTION: 30 CATS of English, History or outside option modules (excluding HI3S2-30 History Dissertation)
VQ34 English & History (with a Term in Venice)
Home department: English
First Year (Level 4 Modules)
- CORE: HI153-30 Making of the Modern World
- CORE: EN126-30 History and Textuality
- OPTIONAL CORE: EN101-30 Epic into Novel OR EN121-30 Medieval and Early Modern Literature
- OPTION: 30 CATS of English or History first‐year option modules
Second Year (Level 5 Modules)
- CORE: EN2J9-30 Writing History: Truth, Memory and Fiction
- CORE: HI2E9-30 Crossing Boundaries and Breaking Norms in the Medieval World
- OPTION: 30 CATS of second‐year English option modules
- OPTION: 30 CATS of second-year History option modules
Final Year (Level 6 Modules)
- CORE: EN3K9-30 English & History Dissertation
- CORE: HI3G9-30 Venice in the Renaissance
- OPTIONAL CORE: One of these two full year modules:
- HI3J3‐30 Arts and Society in Early Modern Europe
- HI3T4-30 From Fireplace to Cyberspace: The Folklore of Europe from Prehistory to the Present
- OPTION: 30 CATS of Term 2 Honours level English option modules
R1VA French & History
Home department: SMLC
First Year (Level 4 Modules)
- CORE: FR101-30 Modern French Language I
- CORE: HI153-30 Making of the Modern World
- OPTIONAL CORE: FR121-30 The Story of Modern France OR FR122-30 French Cultural Landmarks: Love, Language and Power
- OPTION: One 30 CATS History first-year option module
Second or Third Year (Level 5 Modules)
- CORE: FR201-30 Modern French Language II
- OPTIONAL CORE: 30 CATS of second-year early modern History option modules
- OPTION: 30 CATS of second-year French option modules
- OPTION: 30 CATS of second-year History option modules
Second or Third Year (Year Abroad)
Final Year (Level 6 Modules)
- CORE: FR401-30 Modern French Language III
- OPTION: 30 CATS of final-year French Studies modules from SMLC (in place of the 30 CATS of French Studies final-year modules, students are permitted to take an additional 30 CATS final-year History modules as an Outside Option, subject to availability and approval by the SMLC Director of Undergraduate Studies, and as long as the second year did not include any Outside Option modules and was weighted at 60 CATS for History and 60 CATS for French Studies)
- Two 30 CATS final-year History option modules (in place of one of the 30 CATS final-year History modules, students are permitted to take 30 CATS of Outside Options, of any modules available across the University (including SMLC modules) subject to availability and approval by the SMLC Director of Undergraduate Studies, as long as the second year did not include any Outside Option modules and was weighted at 60 CATS for History and 60 CATS for French Studies)
R2V1 German & History
Home department: SMLC
First Year (Level 4 Modules)
- CORE: HI153-30 Making of the Modern World
- OPTIONAL CORE: GE101-30 Modern German Language I OR GE103-30 Modern German Language I for Beginners
- OPTIONAL CORE: GE108-30 The Changing Face of Germany in Film and Text OR GE109-30 Aspects of German Culture in the Age of Enlightenment
- OPTION: One 30 CATS History first-year option module
Second or Third Year (Level 5 Modules)
- OPTIONAL CORE: GE201-30 Modern German Language II OR GE203-30 Modern German Language II for Post-Beginners
- OPTIONAL CORE: 30 CATS of second-year early modern History option modules
- OPTION: 30 CATS of second-year German option modules
- OPTION: 30 CATS of second-year History option modules
Second or Third Year (Year Abroad)
Final Year (Level 6 Modules)
- CORE: GE401-30 Modern German Language III
- OPTION: 30 CATS of final-year German Studies modules from SMLC (in place of the 30 CATS of German Studies final-year modules, students are permitted to take an additional 30 CATS final-year History modules as an Outside Option, subject to availability and approval by the SMLC Director of Undergraduate Studies, and as long as the second year did not include any Outside Option modules and was weighted at 60 CATS for History and 60 CATS for German Studies)
- OPTION: Two 30 CATS final-year History option modules (in place of one of the 30 CATS final-year History modules, students are permitted to take 30 CATS of Outside Options, of any modules available across the University (including SMLC modules) subject to availability and approval by the SMLC Director of Undergraduate Studies, as long as the second year did not include any Outside Option modules and was weighted at 60 CATS for History and 60 CATS for German Studies)
R4V1 Hispanic Studies & History
Home department: SMLC
First Year (Level 4 Modules)
- CORE: HI153-30 Making of the Modern World
- OPTIONAL CORE: HP101-30 Modern Spanish Language I OR HP102-30 Modern Spanish Language I for Beginners
- OPTIONAL CORE: HP103-30 Language, Text and Identity in the Hispanic World OR HP104-30 Images and Representations of the Hispanic World OR HP105-30 Icons of the Hispanic World
- OPTION: One 30 CATS History first-year option module
Second or Third Year (Level 5 Modules)
- OPTIONAL CORE: HP201-30 Modern Spanish Language II OR HP202-30 Modern Spanish Language II for Post-Beginners
- OPTIONAL CORE: 30 CATS of second-year early modern History option modules
- OPTION: 30 CATS of second-year Hispanic option modules
- OPTION: 30 CATS of second-year History option modules
Second or Third Year (Year Abroad)
Final Year (Level 6 Modules)
- CORE: HP301-30 Modern Spanish Language III
- OPTION: 30 CATS of final-year Hispanic Studies modules from SMLC (in place of the 30 CATS of Hispanic Studies final-year modules, students are permitted to take an additional 30 CATS final-year History modules as an Outside Option, subject to availability and approval by the SMLC Director of Undergraduate Studies, and as long as the second year did not include any Outside Option modules and was weighted at 60 CATS for History and 60 CATS for Hispanic Studies)
- OPTION: 60 CATS final-year History option modules (in place of one of the 30 CATS final-year History modules, students are permitted to take 30 CATS of Outside Options, of any modules available across the University (including SMLC modules) subject to availability and approval by the SMLC Director of Undergraduate Studies, as long as the second year did not include any Outside Option modules and was weighted at 60 CATS for History and 60 CATS for Hispanic Studies)
R3V2 History & Italian
Home department: SMLC
First Year (Level 4 Modules)
- CORE: HI153-30 Making of the Modern World
- CORE: IT115-30 The History of Modern Italy
- OPTIONAL CORE: One of the following:
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- IT101-30 Modern Italian Language I for Beginners
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- LL2B4 Italian Intermediate Accelerated
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- IT107-30 Modern Italian Language I for Advanced
- OPTION: One 30 CATS History first-year option module
Second or Third Year (Level 5 Modules)
- OPTIONAL CORE: IT201-30 Modern Italian Language II OR IT301-30 Modern Italian Language III
- OPTIONAL CORE: 30 CATS of second-year early modern History option modules
- OPTION: 30 CATS of second-year Italian option modules
- OPTION: 30 CATS of second-year History option modules
Second or Third Year (Year Abroad)
Final Year (Level 6 Modules)
- CORE: IT401 Modern Italian Language IV
- OPTION: 30 CATS of final-year Italian modules from SMLC (in place of the 30 CATS of Italian final-year modules, students are permitted to take an additional 30 CATS final-year History modules as an Outside Option, subject to availability and approval by the SMLC Director of Undergraduate Studies, and as long as the second year did not include any Outside Option modules and was weighted at 60 CATS for History and 60 CATS for Italian)
- OPTION: 60 CATS final-year History option modules (in place of one of the 30 CATS final-year History modules, students are permitted to take 30 CATS of Outside Options, of any modules available across the University (including SMLC modules) subject to availability and approval by the SMLC Director of Undergraduate Studies, as long as the second year did not include any Outside Option modules and was weighted at 60 CATS for History and 60 CATS for Italian)
V1L8 History & Global Sustainable Development
Home department: GSD
First Year (Level 4 Modules)
- CORE: GD104-15 Economic Principles of GSD
- CORE: GD106-15 Social Principles of GSD
- CORE: GD105-15 Environmental Principles of GSD
- CORE: GD107-15 GSD Project
- CORE: HI153-30 Making of the Modern World
- OPTION: 30 CATS of first-year History option modules
Second Year (Level 5 Modules)
- OPTIONAL CORE: 'Health and Sustainable Development' OR 'Security, Sovereignty and Sustainability in the Global Food System', OR 'Inequalities and Sustainable Development: Inclusion and Dignity for All' (30 CATS)
- OPTION: 30 CATS of any approved optional module with a GSD focus
- OPTIONAL CORE: 30 CATS of second-year early modern History option modules (1 x 30 CATS OR 2 x 15 CATS)
- OPTION: 30 CATS of second-year History option modules (1 x 30 CATS OR 2 x 15 CATS)
OR Second Year (with integrated Year Abroad and Level 5 Modules)
- OPTIONAL CORE: 'Health and Sustainable Development' OR 'Security, Sovereignty and Sustainability in the Global Food System', OR 'Inequalities and Sustainable Development: Inclusion and Dignity for All' (15 CATS, Term 1)
- OPTION: 15 CATS (Term 1) - any approved optional module with a GSD focus
- OPTION: 2 x 15 CATS (Term 1) of second-year early modern History option modules
Final Year (Level 6 Modules)
- CORE: GD307-30 GSD Dissertation/Long Project
- OPTION CORE: 30 CATS of any approved optional module with a GSD focus
- OPTION: 60 CATS of final-year History option modules
LA99 Liberal Arts with History
Home Department: Liberal Arts
First Year (Level 4 Modules)
- CORE: IP101-0 Liberal Arts: Principles and Praxis
- CORE: IP121-30 Truth and Misinformation
- CORE: HI153-30 Making of the Modern World
- OPTIONAL CORE: IP110-15 Quantitative Methods for Interdisciplinary Research OR IP108-15
Quantitative Methods for Undergraduate Research
- OPTIONAL CORE: IP120-15 Beauty OR IP122-15 Revolution
- OPTION: 30 CATS from any available and approved first-year modules that interest you from across the University. These can be from History as well, or you might wish to explore another area
Second Year (Level 5 Modules)
- CORE: IP205-30 Consuming Cultures
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OPTIONAL CORE: You must take at least 45 CATS of optional core Liberal Arts modules between your second and final year at the appropriate level (IP2* or IP3*). These modules may be taken in any combination, so long as three x 15-CAT modules are taken over the course of both years combined
- OPTIONAL CORE: 30 CATS of second-year early modern History option modules
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OPTION: Choose 75 CATS between your second and final year from any available and approved second-year and final-year modules that interest you from across the University. These can be from History as well, or you might wish to explore another area
Final Year (Level 6 Modules)
- CORE: IP302-30 Dissertation
- OPTIONAL CORE: You must take at least 45 CATS of optional core Liberal Arts modules between your second and final year at the appropriate level (IP2* or IP3*). These modules may be taken in any combination, so long as three x 15-CAT modules are taken over the course of both years combined
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OPTIONAL CORE: 30 CATS of final-year History option modules
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OPTION: Choose 75 CATS between your second and final year from any available and approved second-year and final-year modules that interest you from across the University. These can be from History as well, or you might wish to explore another area
M110/111 Law with Humanities (3 Year)
Home department: Law
First Year (Level 4 Modules)
- CORE: LA104-30 Criminal Law
- CORE: LA124-30 Tort Law
- CORE: LA103-30 Law of Property Relations
- CORE: LA115-15 Modern English Legal System
- OPTIONAL CORE: LA116-15 Introduction to Legal Theory OR an approved external module
Second Year (Level 5 Modules)
- CORE: LA201-30 General Principles of Constitutional and Admin Law
- CORE: LA243-30 Contract Law
- CORE: LA240-15 Foundations of EU Law (Term 1)
- OPTION: 45 CATS of Law or approved external optional modules
Final Year (Level 6 Modules)
- CORE: LA307-30 Law of Trusts for QD
- OPTION CORE: 30 CATS of Law optional modules
- OPTION: 60 CATS of Law or approved external optional modules
M112/113 Law with Humanities (4 Year)
Home department: Law
First Year (Level 4 Modules)
- CORE: LA104-30 Criminal Law
- CORE: LA124-30 Tort Law
- CORE: LA103-30 Law of Property Relations
- CORE: LA115-15 Modern English Legal System
- OPTIONAL CORE: LA116-15 Introduction to Legal Theory OR an approved external module
Second Year (Level 5 Modules)
- CORE: LA201-30 General Principles of Constitutional and Admin Law
- CORE: LA243-30 Contract Law
- CORE: LA240-15 Foundations of EU Law (Term 1)
- OPTION: 45 CATS of Law or approved external optional modules
Third Year (Level 6 Modules)
- CORE: LA307-30 Law of Trusts for QD
- OPTIONAL CORE: 30 CATS of Law optional modules
- OPTION: 60 CATS of Law or approved external optional modules
Final Year (Level 6 Modules)
- OPTIONAL CORE: 30 CATS of Law optional modules
- OPTION: 90 CATS of Law or approved external optional modules