History BA (Hons)
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Description
About the course
History at DMU is for anyone who loves modern history. The History course begins by looking at the general outline of modern history and progresses over the course of the three years to more specialised, research based modules. You will gradually increase both your historical knowledge and your historical skills to a high level.
Reasons to study the History degree course at DMU-
Focus on modern and contemporary history
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Specialisms in European, British, Indian history, sports history and the history of ethnicity
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Taught by leading researchers
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Excellent results in the National Student Survey
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Innovative teaching which makes extensive use of web-based learning
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Staff co…
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About the course
History at DMU is for anyone who loves modern history. The History course begins by looking at the general outline of modern history and progresses over the course of the three years to more specialised, research based modules. You will gradually increase both your historical knowledge and your historical skills to a high level.
Reasons to study the History degree course at DMU-
Focus on modern and contemporary history
-
Specialisms in European, British, Indian history, sports history and the history of ethnicity
-
Taught by leading researchers
-
Excellent results in the National Student Survey
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Innovative teaching which makes extensive use of web-based learning
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Staff committed to giving you a high-quality learning experience
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Opportunities to study abroad (USA, Turkey, Cyprus)
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Field trips each year, recently students have had the opportunity to visit Germany, Russia and Serbia
Year one is foundational, and the marks do not count towards your overall degree. However, you must pass this year to move on to the second year. In the second and third year there are no compulsory modules. You will specialise in particular areas of your choosing. The modules have been specifically designed to develop skills in historiographical analysis and primary source work.
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Key facts
UCAS course code:
History BA (Hons) V100
History with Languages BA (Hons) V1R9
Duration: Three years full-time, six years part-time
Institution code: D26
Entry and admission criteria
2013- Normally 260 points with a minimum of 160 points from 2 full A levels and including grade C in History
- National Diploma DMM
- Five GCSEs grades A* - C including English Language or Literature at grade C or above. We also accept the BTEC First Diploma plus two GCSEs including English at grade C or above
- International Baccalaureate: 28+ Points
Interview required: No
International StudentsIf English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent when you start the course is essential. English language tuition| is available at DMU both before and during the course if required.
Teaching and assessment
Teaching at DMU is interactive, informal and enjoyable. We will encourage you to develop your own thoughts, ideas and viewpoints.
Learning takes place in a number of different ways:
- Lectures: where you are introduced to key themes and debates (usually lasting about one hour)
- Seminars: you are encouraged to discuss and interact with each other by giving presentations, examining documents, and working in small groups to exchange ideas (usually lasting about one hour)
- Individual tutorials: one-to-one sessions with a member of staff
Course modules
Year one
- Presenting and Representing the Past
- 20th century Europe
- Britain in Transition 1760–1939
- The Making of the Modern World 1789–2001
History BA (Hons), Level 4 (Year1), Reading List 2013-14|
Year two
The modules will be drawn from the following:
- The Second World War
- The Cold War
- The Development of Modern Britain
- US Ethnic History
- Sport and Leisure in 20th Century Britain
- British India 1857–1947
- Englishmen and Foreigners
Year three
- Dissertation (a 10,000 word project: compulsory for Single Honours, optional for Joint Honours)
- Independence and Occupation in Poland since 1918
- USA and Vietnam
- Racism in 20th Century Europe
- Sport and Society in GB, Europe and the USA c1850–1940
- Rural Britain in the 20th Century
- Maps and Borders: India and Pakistan since 1947
- Yugoslavia and Beyond
Academic expertise
History staff| at DMU are renowned nationally and internationally for the quality of their teaching and research. You will be taught by experts in their field, the people who are writing the books you are reading. History at DMU also has the internationally acclaimed International Centre for Sports History and Culture. Staff work hard to ensure that the student experience is a lively, dynamic and stimulating one.
Work experience and placements
The History team organises visits to see local archives, as well as trips to cities such as Munich, Berlin, Serbia, Moscow and St Petersburg. There are also opportunities to spend time in one of our partner institutions in Georgia, North Carolina, Baltimore, Cyprus and Istanbul.
Graduate careers
History prepares you for a variety of careers and professions: teaching, museums and heritage, retail, administration, marketing, personnel, journalism, archival work, tourism, or for postgraduate study. Here are some of the things our graduates have gone on to do:
- Sarah worked as an archivist in the photographic archives at the Imperial War Museum in London
- Caroline is working as an education officer at the Imperial War Museum in Manchester
- Jon is a history lecturer at another university
- Patsy is a history teacher in a secondary school
- Kevin is working for Ericsson in Sweden
Employment statistics for DMU History graduates are very good. Many of the key figures in British public life today are History graduates: in politics (many cabinet members); in broadcasting (Nicky Campbell, Simon Mayo); biographers (Andrew Morton) and in business.
Fees and funding
2013 entry
UK/EU Fees: £9000
International Fees: TBC
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Scholarships
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