History Course Syllabi
Below are the course syllabi for all History and History joint degree courses for 2025-26. 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.
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
- CO-CURRICULAR: HI100-0 Unlocking History: Research, Writing and Success
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.
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Language modules may be taken as an Outside Option in the first year. Language modules do not need to be the same level as your year of study, but should be at the level appropriate to your language skills.
Second Year (Level 5 Modules)
- CORE: HI2K9-30 Historical Research
- OPTION: 30 CATS of second-year EARLY MODERN History option modules
- OPTION: 30 CATS of second-year MODERN 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 30 CATS of EARLY MODERN and MODERN modules.
- A maximum of 30 CATS of Level 5 Outside Option modules is permitted in the second year – These MUST either be chosen from the department's list of Pre-approved Outside Options or be approved by the Year Director.
- Any 15 CATS modules MUST be evenly spread between Terms 1 and 2 with a maximum of 4 x 15 CATS modules.
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Language modules may be taken as an Outside Option in the second year. Language modules do not need to be the same level as your year of study, but should be at the level appropriate to your language skills. Second-year students can take beginner language modules.
Final Year (Level 6 Modules)
- CORE: HI3S2-30 History Dissertation
- OPTION: 90 CATS of final-year History option modules
Notes:
- Final year students may take a maximum of 30 CATS of Outside Options - These MUST be taken from the department's list of Pre-approved Outside Options or be approved by the Year Director.
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Language modules may be taken as an Outside Option in the final year. Language modules do not need to be the same level as your year of study, but should be at the level appropriate to your language skills. Final year students cannot take beginner language modules, but can take beginners-accelerated language modules.
V101 History (with a Year Abroad / Intercalated Year)
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
- CO-CURRICULAR: HI100-0 Unlocking History: Research, Writing and Success
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.
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Language modules may be taken as an Outside Option in the first year. Language modules do not need to be the same level as your year of study, but should be at the level appropriate to your language skills.
Second Year (Level 5 Modules)
- CORE: HI2K9-30 Historical Research
- OPTION: 30 CATS of second-year EARLY MODERN History option modules
- OPTION: 30 CATS of second-year MODERN 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 30 CATS of EARLY MODERN and MODERN modules.
- A maximum of 30 CATS of Level 5 Outside Option modules is permitted in the second year – These MUST either be chosen from the department's list of Pre-approved Outside Options or be approved by the Year Director.
- Any 15 CATS modules MUST be evenly spread between Terms 1 and 2 with a maximum of 4 x 15 CATS modules.
- Language modules may be taken as an Outside Option in the second year. Language modules do not need to be the same level as your year of study, but should be at the level appropriate to your language skills. Second-year students can take beginner language modules.
Intercalated Year
- OPTIONAL CORE: ONE of the following:
- HI3G1-120 Study Year Abroad
- HI201-120 Work Placement Year
- HI200-120 Study Abroad and Work Placement Year
Final Year (Level 6 Modules)
- CORE: HI3S2-30 History Dissertation
- OPTION: 90 CATS of final-year History option modules
Notes:
- Final year students may take a maximum of 30 CATS of Outside Options - These MUST be taken from the department's list of Pre-approved Outside Options or be approved by the Year Director.
- Language modules may be taken as an Outside Option in the final year. Language modules do not need to be the same level as your year of study, but should be at the level appropriate to your language skills. Final year students cannot take beginner language modules, but can take beginners-accelerated language modules.
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
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CO-CURRICULAR: HI100-0 Unlocking History: Research, Writing and Success
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.
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Language modules may be taken as an Outside Option in the first year. Language modules do not need to be the same level as your year of study, but should be at the level appropriate to your language skills.
Second Year (Level 5 Modules)
- CORE: HI2K9-30 Historical Research
- CORE: HI2E9-30 Crossing Boundaries and Breaking Norms in the Medieval World
- OPTION: 30 CATS of second-year MODERN 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 30 CATS of EARLY MODERN and MODERN modules.
- A maximum of 30 CATS of Level 5 Outside Option modules is permitted in the second year – These MUST either be chosen from the department's list of Pre-approved Outside Options or be approved by the Year Director.
- Any 15 CATS modules MUST be evenly spread between Terms 1 and 2 with a maximum of 4 x 15 CATS modules.
- Language modules may be taken as an Outside Option in the second year. Language modules do not need to be the same level as your year of study, but should be at the level appropriate to your language skills. Second-year students can take beginner 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:
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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
- OPTION: One 30 CATS History Term 2 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.
- Final year Venice stream students may take TWO 15 CATS Term 2 Outside Options to replace their optional 30 CATS History module. These MUST be taken from the department's list of Pre-approved Outside Options or be approved by the Year Director.
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Language modules may be taken as an Outside Option in the final year. Language modules do not need to be the same level as your year of study, but should be at the level appropriate to your language skills. Final year students cannot take beginner language modules, but can take beginners-accelerated language modules.
V103 History (with a Year Abroad / Intercalated Year 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
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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
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CO-CURRICULAR: HI100-0 Unlocking History: Research, Writing and Success
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.
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Language modules may be taken as an Outside Option in the first year. Language modules do not need to be the same level as your year of study, but should be at the level appropriate to your language skills.
Second Year (Level 5 Modules)
- CORE: HI2K9-30 Historical Research
- CORE: HI2E9-30 Crossing Boundaries and Breaking Norms in the Medieval World
- OPTION: 30 CATS of second-year MODERN 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 30 CATS of EARLY MODERN and MODERN modules.
- A maximum of 30 CATS of Level 5 Outside Option modules is permitted in the second year – These MUST either be chosen from the department's list of Pre-approved Outside Options or be approved by the Year Director.
- Any 15 CATS modules MUST be evenly spread between Terms 1 and 2 with a maximum of 4 x 15 CATS modules.
- Language modules may be taken as an Outside Option in the second year. Language modules do not need to be the same level as your year of study, but should be at the level appropriate to your language skills. Second-year students can take beginner language modules.
Intercalated Year
- OPTIONAL CORE: ONE of the following:
- HI3G1-120 Study Year Abroad
- HI201-120 Work Placement Year
- HI200-120 Study Abroad and Work Placement 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
- OPTION: 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.
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Final year Venice stream students may take TWO 15 CATS Term 2 Outside Options to replace their optional 30 CATS History module. These MUST be taken from the department's list of Pre-approved Outside Options or be approved by the Year Director.
- Language modules may be taken as an Outside Option in the final year. Language modules do not need to be the same level as your year of study, but should be at the level appropriate to your language skills. Final year students cannot take beginner language modules, but can take beginners-accelerated language modules.
Q302 History (Part Time)
Home Department: History
This is the required syllabus for Part Time students starting in 2025-26. Part Time students starting before 2025-26 are strongly encouraged to follow this syllabus.
Students must take a minimum of 30 CATS and a maximum of 90 CATS each academic year.
Level 4 Modules
- CORE: HI153-30 Making of the Modern World (usually taken in the first year)
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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
- CO-CURRICULAR: HI100-0 Unlocking History: Research, Writing and Success
Notes:
- A maximum of 30 CATS of Level 4 Outside Option modules is permitted in at Level 4 – These MUST be approved by the Year Director.
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Language modules may be taken as an Outside Option at Level 4. Language modules do not need to be the same level as your year of study, but should be at the level appropriate to your language skills.
Level 5 Modules
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CORE: HI2K9-30 Historical Research
- OPTION: 30 CATS of second-year EARLY MODERN History option modules
- OPTION: 30 CATS of second-year MODERN 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 30 CATS of EARLY MODERN and MODERN modules.
- A maximum of 30 CATS of Level 5 Outside Option modules is permitted at Level 5 – These MUST either be chosen from the department's list of Pre-approved Outside Options or be approved by the Year Director.
- Any 15 CATS modules MUST be evenly spread between Terms 1 and 2 with a maximum of 4 x 15 CATS modules.
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Language modules may be taken as an Outside Option at Level 5. Language modules do not need to be the same level as your year of study, but should be at the level appropriate to your language skills. Second-year students can take beginner language modules.
Level 6 Modules
- CORE: HI3S2-30 History Dissertation
- OPTION: 90 CATS of final-year History option modules
Notes:
- Level 6 students may take a maximum of 30 CATS of Outside Options - These MUST be taken from the department's list of Pre-approved Outside Options or be approved by the Year Director.
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Language modules may be taken as an Outside Option at Level 6. Language modules do not need to be the same level as your year of study, but should be at the level appropriate to your language skills. Level 6 students cannot take beginner language modules, but can take beginners-accelerated language modules.
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
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CO-CURRICULAR: HI100-0 Unlocking History: Research, Writing and Success
Notes:
- No Outside Option modules are permitted in the first year.
Second Year (Level 5 Modules)
- CORE: PO2E2-15 Topics in Political Theory
- CORE: PO2E3-15 Foundations in Political Theory
- OPTION: 30 CATS of second-year EARLY MODERN History option modules
- OPTION: 30 CATS of second-year MODERN History option modules
- OPTION: 30 CATS of second-year PAIS option modules
Or
- CORE: PO2E2-15 Topics in Political Theory
- CORE: PO2E3-15 Foundations in Political Theory
- OPTION: HI2K9-30 Historical Research
- OPTION: 15 CATS of second-year EARLY MODERN History option modules (1 x 15 CATS or 1 x 30 CATS EARLY MODERN / MODERN module)
- OPTION: 15 CATS of second-year MODERN History option modules (1 x 15 CATS or 1 x 30 CATS EARLY MODERN / MODERN module)
- OPTION: 30 CATS of second-year PAIS option modules
Notes:
- Joint honours second year students MUST take at least 30 CATS of EARLY MODERN and 30 CATS of MODERN modules, unless they are taking HI2K9 Historical Research, in which case they MUST take at least 15 CATS of EARLY MODERN and 15 CATS of MODERN modules.
- A maximum of 30 CATS of Level 5 Outside Option modules is permitted in the second year – These MUST either be chosen from the department's list of Pre-approved Outside Options or be approved by the Year Director. Outside Options can replace either optional PAIS modules, or optional History modules (as long as the requirements for EARLY MODERN and MODERN modules are met).
- Any 15 CATS modules MUST be evenly spread between Terms 1 and 2 with a maximum of 4 x 15 CATS modules.
- Language modules may be taken as an Outside Option in the second year. Language modules do not need to be the same level as your year of study, but should be at the level appropriate to your language skills. Second-year students can take beginner 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.
- Final year students may take Outside Options not included in the Pre-approved Outside Options list with the consent of the Year Director.
VM12 History & Politics (with a Year Abroad / Intercalated Year)
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
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CO-CURRICULAR: HI100-0 Unlocking History: Research, Writing and Success
Notes:
- No Outside Option modules are permitted in the first year.
Second Year (Level 5 Modules)
- CORE: PO2E2-15 Topics in Political Theory
- CORE: PO2E3-15 Foundations in Political Theory
- OPTION: 30 CATS of second-year EARLY MODERN History option modules
- OPTION: 30 CATS of second-year MODERN History option modules
- OPTION: 30 CATS of second-year PAIS option modules
Or
- CORE: PO2E2-15 Topics in Political Theory
- CORE: PO2E3-15 Foundations in Political Theory
- OPTION: HI2K9-30 Historical Research
- OPTION: 15 CATS of second-year EARLY MODERN History option modules (1 x 15 CATS or 1 x 30 CATS Modern/Early Modern module)
- OPTION: 15 CATS of second-year MODERN History option modules (1 x 15 CATS or 1 x 30 CATS Modern/Early Modern module)
- OPTION: 30 CATS of second-year PAIS option modules
Notes:
- Joint honours second year students MUST take at least 30 CATS of EARLY MODERN and 30 CATS of MODERN modules, unless they are taking HI2K9 Historical Research, in which case they MUST take at least 15 CATS of EARLY MODERN and 15 CATS of MODERN modules.
- A maximum of 30 CATS of Level 5 Outside Option modules is permitted in the second year – These MUST either be chosen from the department's list of Pre-approved Outside Options or be approved by the Year Director. Outside Options can replace either optional PAIS modules, or optional History modules (as long as the requirements for EARLY MODERN and MODERN modules are met).
- Any 15 CATS modules MUST be evenly spread between Terms 1 and 2 with a maximum of 4 x 15 CATS modules.
- Language modules may be taken as an Outside Option in the second year. Language modules do not need to be the same level as your year of study, but should be at the level appropriate to your language skills. Second-year students can take beginner language modules.
Intercalated Year
For students going on an intercalated year with History one of the below:
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For students going on an intercalated year 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 (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.
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Final year students may take Outside Options not included in the Pre-approved Outside Options list 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
- CO-CURRICULAR: HI100-0 Unlocking History: Research, Writing and Success
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: PO2E2-15 Topics in Political Theory
- CORE: PO2E3-15 Foundations in Political Theory
- CORE: HI2E9-30 Crossing Boundaries and Breaking Norms in the Medieval World
- OPTIONAL: 30 CATS of second-year MODERN History option modules OR HI2K9-30 Historical Research
- OPTION: 30 CATS of second-year PAIS option modules
Notes:
- Joint honours second year students on the Venice Stream MUST take at least 30 CATS of MODERN modules, unless they are taking HI2K9 Historical Research.
- Any 15 CATS modules MUST be evenly spread between Terms 1 and 2 with a maximum of 4 x 15 CATS modules.
- A maximum of 30 CATS of Level 5 Outside Option modules is permitted in the second year – These MUST either be chosen from the department's list of Pre-approved Outside Options or be approved by the Year Director. Outside Options can only replace optional PAIS 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:
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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
- OPTION: 30 CATS of Term 2 Final Year PAIS option modules
Notes:
- No Outside Option modules are permitted in the final year.
VM14 History & Politics (with a Year Abroad / Intercalated Year 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
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CO-CURRICULAR: HI100-0 Unlocking History: Research, Writing and Success
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: PO2E2-15 Topics in Political Theory
- CORE: PO2E3-15 Foundations in Political Theory
- CORE: HI2E9-30 Crossing Boundaries and Breaking Norms in the Medieval World
- OPTIONAL CORE: 30 CATS of second-year MODERN History option modules OR HI2K9-30 Historical Research
- OPTION: 30 CATS of second-year PAIS option modules
Notes:
- Joint honours second year students on the Venice Stream MUST take at least 30 CATS of MODERN modules, unless they are taking HI2K9 Historical Research.
- Any 15 CATS modules MUST be evenly spread between Terms 1 and 2 with a maximum of 4 x 15 CATS modules.
- A maximum of 30 CATS of Level 5 Outside Option modules is permitted in the second year – These MUST either be chosen from the department's list of Pre-approved Outside Options or be approved by the Year Director. Outside Options can only replace optional PAIS modules.
Intercalated Year
For students going on an intercalated year with History one of the below:
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For students going on an intercalated year 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
- OPTION: 30 CATS of Term 2 Final Year PAIS option modules
Notes:
- No Outside Option modules are permitted in the final year.
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
- CO-CURRICULAR: HI100-0 Unlocking History: Research, Writing and Success
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
- OPTION: 30 CATS of second-year EARLY MODERN History option modules
- OPTION: 30 CATS of second-year MODERN History option modules
- OPTION: 30 CATS of Honours level Sociology option modules
Or
- CORE: SO242-15 Designing and Conducting Social Research (Term 1)
- OPTION: HI2K9-30 Historical Research
- OPTIONAL CORE – Term 2: SO245-15 Modern Social Theory OR SO243-15 Practice and Interpretation of Quantitative Research
- OPTION: 15 CATS of second-year EARLY MODERN History option modules (1 x 15 CATS or 1 x 30 CATS Modern/Early Modern module)
- OPTION: 15 CATS of second-year MODERN History option modules (1 x 15 CATS or 1 x 30 CATS Modern/Early Modern module)
- OPTION: 30 CATS of second-year Sociology option modules
Notes:
- Joint honours second year students MUST take at least 30 CATS of EARLY MODERN and 30 CATS of MODERN modules, unless they are taking HI2K9 Historical Research, in which case they MUST take at least 15 CATS of EARLY MODERN and 15 CATS of MODERN modules.
- A maximum of 30 CATS of Level 5 Outside Option modules is permitted in the second year – These MUST either be chosen from the department's list of Pre-approved Outside Options or be approved by the Year Director. Outside Options can replace either optional Sociology modules, or optional History modules (as long as the requirements for EARLY MODERN and MODERN modules are met).
- Any 15 CATS modules MUST be evenly spread between Terms 1 and 2 with a maximum of 4 x 15 CATS modules.
- Language modules may be taken as an Outside Option in the second year. Language modules do not need to be the same level as your year of study, but should be at the level appropriate to your language skills. Second-year students can take beginner 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.
- Final year students may take Outside Options not included in the Pre-approved Outside Options list with the consent of the Year Director.
VL14 History & Sociology (with a Year Abroad / Intercalated Year)
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
- CO-CURRICULAR: HI100-0 Unlocking History: Research, Writing and Success
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
- OPTION: 30 CATS of second-year EARLY MODERN History option modules
- OPTION: 30 CATS of second-year MODERN History option modules
- OPTION: 30 CATS of Honours level Sociology option modules
Or
- CORE: SO242-15 Designing and Conducting Social Research (Term 1)
- OPTION: HI2K9-30 Historical Research
- OPTIONAL CORE – Term 2: SO245-15 Modern Social Theory OR SO243-15 Practice and Interpretation of Quantitative Research
- OPTION: 15 CATS of second-year EARLY MODERN History option modules (1 x 15 CATS or 1 x 30 CATS Modern/Early Modern module)
- OPTION: 15 CATS of second-year MODERN History option modules (1 x 15 CATS or 1 x 30 CATS Modern/Early Modern module)
- OPTION: 30 CATS of second-year Sociology option modules
Notes:
- Joint honours second year students MUST take at least 30 CATS of EARLY MODERN and 30 CATS of MODERN modules, unless they are taking HI2K9 Historical Research, in which case they MUST take at least 15 CATS of EARLY MODERN and 15 CATS of MODERN modules.
- A maximum of 30 CATS of Level 5 Outside Option modules is permitted in the second year – These MUST either be chosen from the department's list of Pre-approved Outside Options or be approved by the Year Director. Outside Options can replace either optional Sociology modules, or optional History modules (as long as the requirements for EARLY MODERN and MODERN modules are met).
- Any 15 CATS modules MUST be evenly spread between Terms 1 and 2 with a maximum of 4 x 15 CATS modules.
- Language modules may be taken as an Outside Option in the second year. Language modules do not need to be the same level as your year of study, but should be at the level appropriate to your language skills. Second-year students can take beginner language modules.
Intercalated Year
For students going on an intercalated year with History one of the below:
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For students going on an intercalated year 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)
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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.
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
- CO-CURRICULAR: HI100-0 Unlocking History: Research, Writing and Success
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 MODERN History option modules OR HI2K9-30 Historical Research
- OPTION: 30 CATS of second-year Sociology option modules
Notes:
- Joint honours second year students on the Venice Stream MUST take at least 30 CATS of MODERN modules, unless they are taking HI2K9 Historical Research.
- Any 15 CATS modules MUST be evenly spread between Terms 1 and 2 with a maximum of 4 x 15 CATS modules.
- A maximum of 30 CATS of Level 5 Outside Option modules is permitted in the second year – These MUST either be chosen from the department's list of Pre-approved Outside Options or be approved by the Year Director. Outside Options can only replace optional Sociology 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:
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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
- OPTION: 30 CATS of Term 2 Honours level Sociology option modules
Notes:
- No Outside Option modules are permitted in the final year.
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
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CO-CURRICULAR: HI100-0 Unlocking History: Research, Writing and Success
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 MODERN History option modules OR HI2K9-30 Historical Research
- OPTION: 30 CATS of second-year Sociology option modules
Notes:
- Joint honours second year students on the Venice Stream MUST take at least 30 CATS of MODERN modules, unless they are taking HI2K9 Historical Research.
- Any 15 CATS modules MUST be evenly spread between Terms 1 and 2 with a maximum of 4 x 15 CATS modules.
- A maximum of 30 CATS of Level 5 Outside Option modules is permitted in the second year – These MUST either be chosen from the department's list of Pre-approved Outside Options or be approved by the Year Director. Outside Options can only replace optional Sociology modules.
Intercalated Year
For students going on an intercalated year with History one of the below:
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For students going on an intercalated year with Sociology:
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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:
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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
- OPTION: 30 CATS of Term 2 Honours level Sociology option modules
Notes:
- No Outside Option modules are permitted in the final year.
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
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CO-CURRICULAR: HI100-0 Unlocking History: Research, Writing and Success
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
- OPTIONAL CORE: 30 CATS of second-year MODERN History option modules
- OPTION: 30 CATS of Honours level Philosophy option modules
Or
- CORE: PH201-30 History of Modern Philosophy
- CORE: HI2K9-30 Historical Research
- OPTION: 15 CATS of second-year EARLY MODERN History option modules (1 x 15 CATS or 1 x 30 CATS Modern/Early Modern module)
- OPTION: 15 CATS of second-year MODERN History option modules (1 x 15 CATS or 1 x 30 CATS Modern/Early Modern module)
- OPTION: 30 CATS of Honours level Philosophy option modules
Notes:
- Joint honours second year students MUST take at least 30 CATS of EARLY MODERN and 30 CATS of MODERN modules, unless they are taking HI2K9 Historical Research, in which case they MUST take at least 15 CATS of EARLY MODERN and 15 CATS of MODERN modules.
- A maximum of 30 CATS of Level 5 Outside Option modules is permitted in the second year – These MUST either be chosen from the department's list of Pre-approved Outside Options or be approved by the Year Director. Outside Options can replace either optional Philosophy modules, or optional History modules (as long as the requirements for EARLY MODERN and MODERN modules are met).
- Any 15 CATS modules MUST be evenly spread between Terms 1 and 2 with a maximum of 4 x 15 CATS modules.
- Language modules may be taken as an Outside Option in the second year. Language modules do not need to be the same level as your year of study, but should be at the level appropriate to your language skills. Second-year students can take beginner 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.
- Final year students may take Outside Options not included in the Pre-approved Outside Options list 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 modules
- CO-CURRICULAR: HI100-0 Unlocking History: Research, Writing and Success
Notes:
- No Outside Option modules are permitted in the first year.
Second Year (Level 5 Modules)
- CORE: PH201-30 History of Modern Philosophy
- OPTION: 30 CATS of second-year EARLY MODERN History option modules
- OPTION: 30 CATS of second-year MODERN History option modules
- OPTION: 30 CATS of Honours level Philosophy option modules
Or
- CORE: PH201-30 History of Modern Philosophy
- OPTION: HI2K9-30 Historical Research
- OPTION: 15 CATS of second-year EARLY MODERN History option modules (1 x 15 CATS or 1 x 30 CATS Modern/Early Modern module)
- OPTION: 15 CATS of second-year MODERN History option modules (1 x 15 CATS or 1 x 30 CATS Modern/Early Modern module)
- OPTION: 30 CATS of Honours level Philosophy option modules
Notes:
- Joint honours second year students MUST take at least 30 CATS of EARLY MODERN and 30 CATS of MODERN modules, unless they are taking HI2K9 Historical Research, in which case they MUST take at least 15 CATS of EARLY MODERN and 15 CATS of MODERN modules.
- A maximum of 30 CATS of Level 5 Outside Option modules is permitted in the second year – These MUST either be chosen from the department's list of Pre-approved Outside Options or be approved by the Year Director. Outside Options can replace either optional Philosophy modules, or optional History modules (as long as the requirements for EARLY MODERN and MODERN modules are met).
- Any 15 CATS modules MUST be evenly spread between Terms 1 and 2 with a maximum of 4 x 15 CATS modules.
- Language modules may be taken as an Outside Option in the second year. Language modules do not need to be the same level as your year of study, but should be at the level appropriate to your language skills. Second-year students can take beginner language modules.
Intercalated Year
For students going on an intercalated year with History one of the below:
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For students going on an intercalated year 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.
- Final year students may take Outside Options not included in the Pre-approved Outside Options list 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 modules
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CO-CURRICULAR: HI100-0 Unlocking History: Research, Writing and Success
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: PH201-30 History of Modern Philosophy
- CORE: HI2E9-30 Crossing Boundaries and Breaking Norms in the Medieval World
- OPTION: 30 CATS of second-year MODERN History option modules OR HI2K9-30 Historical Research
- OPTION: 30 CATS of Honours level Philosophy option modules
Notes:
- Joint honours second year students on the Venice Stream MUST take at least 30 CATS of MODERN modules, unless they are taking HI2K9 Historical Research.
- Any 15 CATS modules MUST be evenly spread between Terms 1 and 2 with a maximum of 4 x 15 CATS modules.
- A maximum of 30 CATS of Level 5 Outside Option modules is permitted in the second year – These MUST either be chosen from the department's list of Pre-approved Outside Options or be approved by the Year Director. Outside Options can only replace optional Philosophy 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
-
- HI3T4-30 From Fireplace to Cyberspace: The Folklore of Europe from Prehistory to the Present
- OPTIONAL CORE: One of these two full year modules:
-
- HI3S2‐30 History Dissertation
-
- PH313-30 Philosophy Dissertation
- OPTION: 30 CATS of Term 2 Honours level Philosophy option modules
Notes:
- No Outside Option modules are permitted in the final year.
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
- CO-CURRICULAR: HI100-0 Unlocking History: Research, Writing and Success
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: PH201-30 History of Modern Philosophy
- CORE: HI2E9-30 Crossing Boundaries and Breaking Norms in the Medieval World
- OPTION: 30 CATS of second-year MODERN History option modules OR HI2K9-30 Historical Research
- OPTION: 30 CATS of Honours level Philosophy option modules
Notes:
- Joint honours second year students on the Venice Stream MUST take at least 30 CATS of MODERN modules, unless they are taking HI2K9 Historical Research.
- Any 15 CATS modules MUST be evenly spread between Terms 1 and 2 with a maximum of 4 x 15 CATS modules.
- A maximum of 30 CATS of Level 5 Outside Option modules is permitted in the second year – These MUST either be chosen from the department's list of Pre-approved Outside Options or be approved by the Year Director. Outside Options can only replace optional Philosophy modules.
Intercalated Year
For students going on an intercalated year with History one of the below:
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For students going on an intercalated year 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:
-
- 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 two full year modules:
-
- HI3S2‐30 History Dissertation
-
- PH313-30 Philosophy Dissertation
- OPTION: 30 CATS of Term 2 Honours level Philosophy option modules
Notes:
- No Outside Option modules are permitted in the final year.
VQ32 English & History / VQ33 English & History with a Year Abroad / VQ34 English & History with a Term in Venice
Home department: English
Students should refer to course information on the English Department webpages.
If you have any questions, please contact either or .
R1VA French & History
RV21 German and History
R4V1 Hispanic Studies and History
R3V2 History and Italian
Home department: SMLC
Students whose home department is SMLC should refer to the SMLC Handbook for course syllabus information.
If you have any questions, please email or .
V1L8 History & Global Sustainable Development
Home department: GSD
History & GSD students should refer to course information in the GSD Student Handbook.
If you have any questions, please email or
LA99 Liberal Arts with History
Home Department: Liberal Arts
Liberal Arts with History students should refer to the Liberal Arts course information.
If you have questions, please email or .
M110/111 Law with Humanities (3 Year)
M112/113 Law with Humanities (4 Year)
Home department: Law
Law with Humanities students should refer to the course information on the Law Department webpages.
If you have any questions, please email or .