Undergraduate study
History 2021/22
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Student Satisfaction
Real World
History has a 95% student satisfaction rating. (National Student Survey 2019).
Opportunities to explore our innovative award-winning archive at Heritage Quay and the Holocaust Learning and Exhibition Centre.
Placements
Teaching
All our courses offer you the opportunity to undertake a work placement.
The University is joint first in England for the proportion of staff with teaching qualifications (HESA 2020). So, you’ll learn from some of the best, helping you to be the best.
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What’s inside Our courses
04 History BA(Hons) 05 History and English Language BA(Hons) 06 English Literature and History BA(Hons) 07 History and Politics BA(Hons) 08 Economics and History BA(Hons) 09 Film Studies and History BA(Hons) 11 Apply to us
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History BA(Hons)
Your course
Course info
From the Crusades to the First World War, and from regicide to revolution, our courses give you the chance to choose your pathway according to your interests. Perhaps you want to study the history of a particular country, or take an international view to see patterns and connections between national stories. We have a friendly, hands-on approach to delivering our courses. All of our modules aim to equip you with good communication, analytical, team working and problem solving skills.
Course length: 3yrs full-time 4yrs inc. placement yr 4½–6yrs part-time
The five-week work experience project in Year 2 and the optional year-long placement provide the opportunity to gain valuable real-world experience. Our History course is really creative too. You could have the chance to design a marketing pitch for a historical film, or an interactive soundwalk. You will also have opportunities to explore our award-winning archive at Heritage Quay, join the student History Society, and take part in trips, debates and social events.
Example modules • Early Medieval Europe: c500-1215 • Hitler’s Germany: Life and Death in the Third Reich
• The Elizabethan Age • Modern India
Your future A selection of organisations that have employed Huddersfield graduates in recent years include BT, the Civil Service, the Royal Armouries Museum, the House of Commons, the British Red Cross, the British Library, West Yorkshire Police, the Department for Education and Emerald Group Publishing. Others have opted for PGCE study and have become teachers, or continued their studies at Master’s level.* *LinkedIn
“The lectures here are really engaging. They can be what you expect a typical lecture to be but they can also be interactive. The assessments vary from presentations, essays and document analysis to things such as a documentary pitch, web page or museum output. Different assignments like these enable you to develop a variety of different skills that you will need when you enter the workplace.” Colette Reeves, graduated History BA(Hons) in 2018 and is now a Visitor Experience Team Member at York Museums Trust. 4
For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk
Entry requirements: BBB inc. B in History/DDM/120 inc. B at A Level in History
History and English Language BA(Hons)
Your course
Course info
For the History side of the course, you’ll have the opportunity to shape your studies to your interests. Our modules are historically and geographically diverse, so you can pick the periods and places that fascinate you the most. You’ll be able to engage with a range of approaches to history, and work with primary source materials too.
Course length: 3yrs full-time 4yrs inc. placement yr
In your English Language studies, you’ll be introduced to the basic concepts and theory of different branches of linguistics, like phonetics and morphology. We’ll also encourage you to study the role of language in society and how it helps humans understand things: how we acquire it, the way it changes, and the way it forms an array of ways to communicate.
Entry requirements: BBB inc. B in History or English Language/DDM/120 inc. B at A Level in History or English Language
We also offer innovative assessments for both subjects in your course, so you could find yourself analysing children’s speech development, pitching an idea for a historical video game or creating a visitor trail for a national museum.
Example modules • History of English • Hands on History: Voice Film and Material Culture
• Language and Power • Henry’s Empire
Your future As an History and English Language graduate, you are valued for the advanced skills you have developed in analysis and communication, self-motivation, teamwork, creative problem solving and persuasiveness. Our graduates have gone on to a variety of careers within teaching, writing, local government, archives, the media, PR, law, politics and accountancy. Others have opted for PGCE study and have become teachers, or continued their studies at Master’s level.* *LinkedIn
“Language is central to history: sources are made up of words, but the meanings of those words change over time. But language also has a history, which reflects relations of power between different people, different countries, at different moments. How did English emerge as a global language? Is it about empire? Or is there something about the language itself which has made it so adaptable?” Dr Lindsey Dodd, Admissions Tutor (History Pathways). For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk
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English Literature and History BA(Hons)
Your course
Course info
Our English Literature course spans hundreds of years of inspiration, from the English Renaissance of the 16th-century right up to the present day. So whether you love Jacobean drama or contemporary poetry, you’ll be able to indulge your tastes and hopefully gain some new ones too. Your choices on the History side of your degree are equally wide ranging. We’ll cover the cultural, societal, historical and political impact of events and eras that have had a huge impact on today’s civilisation. Along the way you’ll be able to study conflicts, empires, disasters and more, from the medieval period right through to contemporary society. The course is an equal mixture of both subjects.
Course length: 3yrs full-time 4yrs inc. placement yr 4½–6yrs part-time
In your first year in History you’ll have the chance to learn more about early medieval Europe and 20th century Britain. And in your English modules you’ll start looking at a wide range of literature, as well as literary criticism and theory.
Example modules • Twentieth Century Britain • Literary Histories
• Mindsets: Institutions and Madness • Critical concepts
Your future Our graduates have gone on to a variety of careers within teaching, writing, local government, archives, the media, law and politics. A selection of organisations that have employed Huddersfield graduates in recent years include Roma Publications, the House of Commons, the Civil Service, the Royal Armouries Museum and the British Red Cross.* *LinkedIn
“I carried out my BA and Masters degree by Research at this University prior to starting my PhD, and it left me perfectly placed for the next step of becoming a historian. It was through studying my undergraduate degree in History, where I chose modules with a focus on modern international history, that I developed my passion for the subject, and by the end of my first year I felt sure that I wanted to pursue a career as a historian.” Joe Hopkinson, graduated History BA(Hons) in 2015 and is now studying towards a PhD in History. 6
For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk
Entry requirements: BBB inc. B in English or History/ DDM/120 inc. B at A Level in English or History
History and Politics BA(Hons)
Your course
Course info
For the History side of the course, you’ll have the opportunity to shape your studies to your interests. Our modules are historically and geographically diverse, so you can pick the periods and places that interest you the most and see how politics interacts with culture and society over time. You’ll be able to engage with a range of approaches to history, and work with primary source materials too.
Course length: 3yrs full-time 4yrs inc. placement yr
On the Politics side of the course, we’ll look at the theory behind the politics, but then we’ll give you the chance to apply it in the working environment, with an invaluable work placement in your chosen field. You’ll also gain a critical understanding of political processes and institutions, focusing specifically on British politics. You could look at political parties, leadership, policy-making and elections, as well as political philosophy and global political issues. You could also join the student Politics Society to get really immersed in your subject and gain practical experience.
Entry requirements: BBB inc. B in History or Politics/ DDM/120 inc. B at A Level in History or Politics
Example modules • The Modern World • US Politics and Society
• Holy Wars: the age of Crusades • Ethnicity and Nationalism
Your future As a History and Politics graduate, you are valued for the advanced skills you have developed in communication, self-motivation, teamwork, analysis, creative problem solving and persuasiveness. A selection of organisations that have employed Huddersfield graduates in recent years include the Royal Armouries, the Department for Work and Pensions, the House of Commons, Microsoft, HSBC and the Ministry of Justice UK.* *LinkedIn
“History is central to politics whether it is Donald Trump promising to Make America Great Again or campaigns to remove the symbols of slavery and colonial exploitation. Equally politics and politicians have been an essential component of history since the ancient Greeks. You can study the interaction of history and politics from the medieval period to the twenty first century and in locations as diverse as India, the US and Europe.” Professor Barry Doyle, Professor of Health Histories. For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk
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Economics and History BA(Hons)
Your course
Course info
On this course you’ll learn how to combine historical context with current awareness of major global trends and challenges, and evaluate evidence of various kinds. Your choices on the History side are historically and geographically diverse. You’ll be able to explore the cultural, social and political impact of events and eras, in Britain, Europe and across the world, from medieval to modern times.
Course length: 3yrs full-time 4yrs inc. placement yr 4½–6yrs part-time
In your Economics studies, we’ll introduce you to the basics of economics, at both macro and micro levels. You’ll then apply the concepts you have learned to contemporary social, economic and historical problems, such as poverty reduction and inequality measurement, high unemployment and rising pollution. Hopefully you’ll figure out some of the solutions too. Our creative teaching and learning will help improve your communication and analysis skills. We have a friendly, hands-on approach to delivering our courses, involving you in independent and team work, problem solving and digital literacy.
Example modules • Twentieth Century Britain • Intermediate Microeconomics
• Economic Theory and Applications • The Great War: Culture and Society
Your future A selection of organisations that have employed Huddersfield graduates in recent years include the Royal Armouries Museum, the House of Commons, the British Red Cross, Kirklees Museum and Galleries, York Army Museum, leading FTSE-100 companies, Government, the media, industry and manufacturing.* *LinkedIn
“I completed my work placement at West Yorkshire Archives. Whilst there I was able to see the day to day running of an archive and talk informally about my career aspirations regularly with the archivist. Lectures were fun and engaging and included activities and group work which added to the learning experience. The University of Huddersfield is a fabulous place to study, the support systems in place make the university stand out from the rest.” Anna Maluk, graduated History BA(Hons) in 2018 and is now a Customer Service Executive at Imperial War Museums. 8
For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk
Entry requirements: BBB inc. B in History or Economics/ DDM/120 inc. B at A Level in History or Economics
Film Studies and History BA(Hons)
Your course
Course info
Whether the emphasis is on silent, classical or more contemporary cinema, studying film always involves trying to make sense of continuity and change – complex processes that take place at the level of society, art, culture, technology and economics. The same is true of history, which teaches us about the connections, people, institutions and events that led to the society we now live in.
Course length: 3yrs full-time 4yrs inc. placement yr Entry requirements: BBC inc. B in History/DMM/112 inc. B at A Level in History
Our combined Film Studies and History degree gives you the opportunity to study two different but highly complementary subjects. We will encourage you to think critically about the ways in which our past and present have been narrated, represented and (re) constructed over the centuries. On our course you will also try your hand at researching and producing these stories yourself. You will apply your understanding of how our past shapes the present, of the role of film in creating the past, and the way our past shapes film today.
Example modules • Video and Audio Production • Digital Victorians
• Methods in Media, Communication and Journalism Research • History and Myth: Writing and Re-Writing the Middle Ages
Your future Not only do you get to study two subjects you love instead of one, but you will receive a thorough grounding in research methods, and digital research methods in particular. We also emphasise the importance of transferable skills, such as communication, analysis, argumentation, and problem solving – all vital skills that employers in a wide range of industries are looking for. A selection of organisations that have employed Huddersfield graduates in recent years include the Civil Service, the Royal Armouries Museum, the House of Commons, the British Red Cross and the British Library.* *LinkedIn
“This course is not just about watching films. We look at many other areas such as sociology, media, politics/geopolitics, advertising, philosophy and business. I believe the variety of subjects that you cover throughout the three years opens up a wide number of job opportunities. Huddersfield has the friendliest atmosphere you will ever get within an academic environment and the staff are always friendly and very helpful.” Santa Nekrasova, Film Studies and History BA(Hons) For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk
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The legal bit This brochure was prepared in the spring of 2020 for courses starting in September 2021 and is up to date as at the date of publication. Any subsequent changes to information will be published in the course information listings on our website courses. hud.ac.uk, and you should check this for the latest information before you apply. Changes to a course you have applied for If we propose to make a major change to a course that you are holding an offer for, then we will tell you as soon as possible so that you can decide whether to withdraw your application prior to enrolment.
For example, it may be necessary to make a major change to reflect changes in the law or the requirements of the University’s regulators; to meet the latest requirements of a commissioning or accrediting body; to improve the quality of educational provision; in response to student, examiners’ or other course evaluators’ feedback; and/or to reflect academic or professional changes within subject areas. Major changes may also be necessary because of circumstances outside our reasonable control, such as a key member of staff leaving the University or being unable to teach, where they have a particular specialism that can’t be adequately covered by other members of staff ; or due to damage or interruption to buildings, facilities or equipment.
Where your course allows you to choose modules from a range of options, we will review these each year and change them to reflect the expertise of our staff, current trends in research and as a result of student feedback or demand for certain modules. We will always ensure that you have a range of options to choose from and we will let you know in good time the options available for you to choose for the following year.
Major changes would usually be made with effect from the next academic year, but this may not always be the case. We will notify you as soon as possible should we need to make a major change and will carry out suitable consultation with affected students. If you reasonably believe that the proposed change will cause you detriment or hardship we will, if appropriate, work with you to try to reduce the adverse effect on you or find an appropriate solution. Where an appropriate solution cannot be found and you contact us in writing before the change takes effect you can cancel your registration and withdraw from the University without liability to the University for future tuition fees. We will provide reasonable support to assist you with transferring to another university if you wish to do so.
Major changes
Termination of course
We will only make major changes to the core curriculum of a course or to our services if it is necessary for us to do so and provided such changes are reasonable. A major change in this context is a change that materially changes the services available to you; or the outcomes, or a significant part, of your course, such as the nature of the award or a substantial change to module content, teaching days (part time provision), classes, type of delivery or assessment of the core curriculum.
In exceptional circumstances, we may, for reasons outside of our control, be forced to discontinue or suspend your course. Where this is the case, a formal exit strategy will be followed and we will notify you as soon as possible about what your options are, which may include transferring to a suitable replacement course for which you are qualified, being provided with individual teaching to complete the award for which you were registered, or claiming an interim award and exiting the University. If you do not wish to take up any of the options that are made available to you, then you can cancel your registration and withdraw from the course without liability to the University for future tuition fees and you will be entitled to a refund of all course fees paid to date. We will provide reasonable support to assist you with transferring to another university if you wish to do so.
Changes to your course after you enrol as a student We will always try to deliver your course and other services as described. However, sometimes we may have to make changes as set out below: Changes to option modules
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We hope you’ve found all the information you need to inspire you to become a student here at Huddersfield. Now all you need to do is apply.
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When to apply
If this is your first (undergraduate) degree and you want to study a full-time course, then you’ll apply via the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) at ucas.com
If you want to start your course in September 2021, you can apply to UCAS any time from 1 September 2020 onwards. Please make sure UCAS receives your application by 15 January 2021.
If you’re at a college or school right now, it’s probably already registered with UCAS. The best thing to do is ask your teacher or careers adviser to help with your application. Once you’ve applied we’ll keep in touch with you throughout the application process, so you’re up to speed with what’s going on.
Our institution code is HUDDS H60.
Contact us Got a question? Get in touch with us. Tel. +44 (0)1484 472606 Email. history@hud.ac.uk @mhmhudds @mhmhudds mhmhuddersfield
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The Queen’s Anniversary Prizes For Higher and Further Education
2019
The University of Huddersfield’s TEF Gold rating was awarded in June 2017. The next TEF rating is due to be published in June 2021 (subject to government policy).
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