Description
Programme Specification for the 2023/4 academic year
BA (Hons) History and Geography with Employment Experience Abroad
1. Programme Details
| Programme name | BA (Hons) History and Geography with Employment Experience Abroad | Programme code | UFA4HPSGOACD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study mode(s) | Academic year | 2023/4 | |
| Campus(es) | Cornwall Campus |
NQF Level of the Final Award | 6 (Honours) |
2. Description of the Programme
This exciting degree programme brings critical focus to a range of issues and challenges facing societies today. It provides you with an excellent opportunity to learn the skills required in History and Geography to better understand how the past shapes the present and how we imagine the future. You will discover how interdisciplinary studies in History and Geography engage with modern issues and challenges, including globalisation, ethnic conflict, migration and displacement, scientific and technological change, and the climate and environmental crisis. The programme allows you to explore the complex interactions between human societies and the physical environment through time and across space. You will come to understand the multiple meanings and interactions of a range of themes and challenges including place and landscape, the local and global, regional and national identity, the politics of sustainability and everyday environmentalism.
Our programmes are designed to give you the knowledge and skills you need to compete in today’s graduate job market. Through your studies in History you will gain invaluable skills in archival research and critical analysis; and through your studies in Geography you will gain further skills in interpretation and fieldwork. The programme offers employability opportunities including work experience with museums, galleries, heritage institutions and similar organisations. From your first-year of study, lecturers and tutors will help you to gain a range of research and transferable skills including independent research, critical approaches to narrative and interpretation, verbal and written communication, and collaborative working. Fieldwork forms an important component of our degree programme, and you will get to enjoy learning on one-day field trips and residential field schools.
As with all our degree programmes, research is integral to the departments of History and Geography and members of staff are nationally and internationally recognised for the intellectual contributions, research activities and publications they have made in their fields. You will benefit from world-class research-led teaching and will join a close-knit community of scholars and students. Our research and teaching culture in Penryn, Cornwall, places emphasis on interdisciplinary thinking and learning.
This Employment Experience Abroad variant of the programme is a great way to incorporate graduate-level work placement or placements undertaken outside of the United Kingdom directly into your programme of study, to reflect critically upon these experiences, and for them to count towards the assessment of your degree. There is no better way to gain valuable employment experience that can be rewarded and recognised clearly by future employers. With preparation, support and approval from the College of Humanities, including in foreign languages if required, you can also demonstrate adaptability and resourcefulness by organising suitable placements in areas of employment related to your interests and potential future career. This variant of the programme also provides a great way to demonstrate to employers your adaptability, cultural awareness, independence and resourcefulness. Experiencing the differences and similarities of education and people in another culture will increase your confidence and broaden the ways in which you see and relate to the world and the world of work.
You are required to find your own placement with suitable employers and organisations with preparation and support from the Faculty. Students taking this variant must participate in the pre-departure briefing sessions for students taking placements.
Advice and guidance on your programme can be sought from your personal tutor and programme director. All staff offer regular office hours that you can drop into without a prior appointment for this purpose.
3. Educational Aims of the Programme
The BA (Hons) History and Geography with Employment Experience Abroad programme explores the social and physical, historical and spatial interactions that have shaped human history and natural environments. It aims to provide you with a broad understanding of local and global histories and the complex interrelationships between human societies and physical environments to help you develop your research and analytical skills. Through in-class learning and field work, you will discover your interests through curiosity-driven learning across disciplines. You will develop a range of skills that will help you understand and apply your learning in History and Geography through a structured framework of study.
The programme further aims:
- To offer you an excellent Honours-level education in History and Geography in a friendly, supportive and flexible learning environment.
- To develop your knowledge and understanding of the skills required in the study of both History and Geography and the importance of cross-disciplinary work and interdisciplinary thinking.
- To introduce you to a wide range of societal, cultural, political and environmental challenges and the main analytical and critical approaches of each discipline and in dialogue with one another.
- To encourage you to engage in curiosity driven work in the process of understanding and analysing complex and sophisticated problems in the two disciplines employing critical approaches that blend detailed and broad levels of analysis.
- To maximise your enjoyment of learning through a stimulating and effective learning environment including lectures, seminars, field-based activities and supervised research projects.
- To develop your confidence and adaptability as independent learners and critical thinkers.
- To foster a range of academic and personal skills necessary for further study or employment after your degree through a mixture of methods including essays, oral presentations, group work, seminar participation, independent research, field-courses and workshops.
- Incorporate an employment placement into your programme
4. Programme Structure
The BA (Hons) History and Geography with Employment Experience Abroad is a 4-year full-time programme of study at National Qualification Framework (NQF) level 6 (as confirmed against the FHEQ). This programme is divided into 4 stages. Each stage is normally equivalent to an academic year.
The programme is divided into units of study called modules which are assigned a number of 'credits'. The credit rating of a module is proportional to the total workload, with 1 credit being nominally equivalent to 10 hours of work.
5. Programme Modules
The following tables describe the programme and constituent modules. Constituent modules may be updated, deleted or replaced as a consequence of the annual programme review of this programme.
The History and Geography degree programme is made up of compulsory (core) and optional modules, which are worth 15 or 30 credits each. Full-time undergraduate students need to complete modules worth a total of 120 credits each year.
Across Stages 2 and 3, students must take a minimum of 105c in each discipline, up to a maximum of 135c in each discipline. Our interdisciplinary dissertations may count as 15c per discipline for this calculation.
The modules we outline here provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this degree course based on recent academic teaching. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand.
Stage 1
Stage 1: 60 credits of compulsory modules, 60 credits of optional modules
Compulsory Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIC1602 | Crafts of Research and Writing | 15 | No |
| HIC1604 | New Approaches to History | 15 | No |
| GEO1401B | Approaches to Geographical Knowledge | 15 | No |
| GEO1413 | The Geography of Cornwall | 15 | No |
Optional Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| HISP S1 BA CH His&Geo opt 2023-4 | |||
| HIC1603 | Public History | 15 | No |
| HIC1007 | People's History: Sources and Skills | 15 | No |
| HIC1306 | World History: Globalisation | 15 | No |
| HIC1305 | World History: Science, Environment and Sustainability | 15 | No |
| HUM1005 | Climate Emergency - An Introduction to Environmental Humanities | 15 | No |
| HIC1605 | European History: Politics and Society | 15 | No |
| GEO1408B | Global Issues in Environmental Science | 15 | No |
| GEO1410 | Introduction to Human Sciences | 15 | No |
| GEO1418 | Granite Landscapes and Society | 15 | No |
| GEO1414 | Geography Tutorials | 15 | No |
| GEO1419 | Introduction to data science | 15 | No |
| GEO1405B | Earth System Science | 15 | No |
Stage 2
Stage 2: 30 credits of compulsory modules, 90 credits of optional modules
Compulsory Modules
You must take either HUC2002 Perspectives on Sources or HIC2200 Public History Project
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUC2002 | Perspectives on Sources: Independent Study Project in the Humanities | 30 | No |
| HIC2200 | Public History Project | 30 | No |
Optional Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| HISP S2 BA CH His&Geo opt 2023-4 | |||
| HIC2028 | Art and Archaeology in Post-Colonial Nations | 15 | No |
| HIC2029 | Histories of Everyday Life in Modern Cornwall | 15 | No |
| HIC2200 | Public History Project | 30 | No |
| HIC2316 | The Occult in Victorian Britain | 15 | No |
| HIC2323 | Early Modern History 1500-1700: A Social History | 15 | No |
| HIC2324 | Organised Crime in USA | 15 | No |
| HUC2001 | Humanities in the Workplace (Penryn) | 15 | No |
| HUC2002 | Perspectives on Sources: Independent Study Project in the Humanities | 30 | No |
| HUC2012 | The Age of Unreason? Modernity and its Discontents | 15 | No |
| HUC2013 | Enlightenment and the Age of Reason: Philosophy, Politics, Society | 15 | No |
| HUC2014 | Mapping and the Environmental Imaginary: History, Literature and Politics | 15 | No |
| HUC2015 | Revolution and Abolition: History and Legacies of the Atlantic Slave Trade | 15 | No |
| GEO2442 | The Politics of Climate Change and Energy | 15 | No |
| GEO2445 | Rural Social Issues | 15 | No |
| GEO2449 | Green Consultants | 15 | No |
| GEO2453 | Social Innovation Consultants | 15 | No |
| GEO2454 | Waste and Society | 15 | No |
| GEO2458 | People and Nature | 15 | No |
Stage 3
Stage 3: 120 credits of compulsory modules
Compulsory Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUC3002 | Employment Experience Abroad | 120 | No |
Stage 4
Stage 4: 30 credits of compulsory modules, 90 credits of optional modules
Compulsory Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIC3041 | Interdisciplinary Final-Year Dissertation - Geography | 30 | No |
Optional Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| HISP SF BA CH His&Geo opt 2023-4 | |||
| HIC3300 | Britain and the Telecommunications Revolution | 30 | No |
| HIC3303 | The Three Klans: Ethno-Politics in the 19th and 20th Century US | 30 | No |
| HIC3310 | Regionalism, Localism, and Ideas of Home in Modern European History | 30 | No |
| HIC3311 | Indigenous History, Colonialism and Identity in Western Canada | 30 | No |
| HIC3313 | Gender, Power and Identity in Early Modern England | 30 | No |
| HUC3016 | Irish Stories: History, Politics, Literature and Heritage | 30 | No |
| HUC3045 | Myth in the Modern World: From the Classics to Conspiracies | 30 | No |
| GEO3437B | Climate Change and Society | 15 | No |
| GEO3457 | Geographies of Democracy | 15 | No |
| GEO3467 | Human-Animal Interactions | 15 | No |
6. Programme Outcomes Linked to Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods
Intended Learning Outcomes
A: Specialised Subject Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
1. 1. Offer an excellent Honours-level education in History and Geography that explores the interconnections between the disciplines. | ILOs 1-6 will be developed through lectures, seminars, workshops, student study groups and field work. The degree of knowledge and competency in handling the themes and issues in History and Geography will increase over the course of the programme, culminating in the third year Dissertation module. Optional modules at second and third year most closely relate to staff research specialisms. Teaching methods vary according to each module. Some modules will be team-taught, others will be taught by individual staff. Your learning is further developed through engagement with assessments, following guidance from tutors and lecturers and through feedback on work submitted. ILOs 1 – 6 are explicitly introduced in core and optional first year modules. Throughout your degree you will benefit from an emphasis on interdisciplinary teaching and assessment. | The assessment of these skills is through a combination of presentations and participation in seminars, participation diaries, log-books, web-based assessments, creative portfolios, essays, reports, research projects, and the final year dissertation. |
Intended Learning Outcomes
B: Academic Discipline Core Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
7. Evaluate the diversity of approaches to the generation of knowledge and understanding in the disciplines of History and Geography. | ILOs 7 – 12 These skills are developed throughout the programme in all modules, in lectures, reading groups, workshops, fieldwork and seminars. They are further developed in independent study, written work, and oral work (both in presentation, seminar discussion and field work activities), and reinforced through the range of core and optional modules across all stages. Collaborative and creative work is specifically introduced in HUM1005 Climate Emergency! at level 1, and other optional modules available. | The assessment of these skills is through a combination of presentations and participation in seminars, participation diaries, log-books, web-based assessments, creative portfolios, essays, reports, research projects, and the final year dissertation. |
Intended Learning Outcomes
C: Personal/Transferable/Employment Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
13. Apply advanced literacy and communication skills in appropriate contexts including the ability to present sustained and persuasive written and oral arguments. | ILOs 13 – 18 Personal and key skills are delivered through all modules, and developed in lectures, workshops, study groups, tutorials, field work and other learning activities throughout the programme. | The assessment of these skills is maintained throughout the three year programme. through a combination of presentations and participation in seminars, log-books, creative portfolio work, web-based assessments, essays, field work and projects, group work and final year dissertation or placement. |
7. Programme Regulations
Classification
Full details of assessment regulations for all taught programmes can be found in the TQA Manual, specifically in the Credit and Qualifications Framework, and the Assessment, Progression and Awarding: Taught Programmes Handbook. Additional information, including Generic Marking Criteria, can be found in the Learning and Teaching Support Handbook.
8. College Support for Students and Students' Learning
You will have an academic personal tutor for your entire programme of study who is available at advertised ‘office and feedback hours’. There are induction sessions to orientate you at the start of your programme. A personal tutoring system will operate with regular communication throughout the programme. Academic support will be also be provided by module leaders. You can also make an appointment to see individual teaching staff.
Other useful information and student resources can be accessed via the Exeter Learning Environment (ELE): http://vle.exeter.ac.uk/login/index.php which has specific information on library skills, essay writing and research skills.
9. University Support for Students and Students' Learning
Please refer to the University Academic Policy and Standards guidelines regarding support for students and students' learning.
10. Admissions Criteria
Undergraduate applicants must satisfy the Undergraduate Admissions Policy of the University of Exeter.
Postgraduate applicants must satisfy the Postgraduate Admissions Policy of the University of Exeter.
Specific requirements required to enrol on this programme are available at the respective Undergraduate or Postgraduate Study Site webpages.
11. Regulation of Assessment and Academic Standards
Each academic programme in the University is subject to an agreed College assessment and marking strategy, underpinned by institution-wide assessment procedures.
The security of assessment and academic standards is further supported through the appointment of External Examiners for each programme. External Examiners have access to draft papers, course work and examination scripts. They are required to attend the Board of Examiners and to provide an annual report. Annual External Examiner reports are monitored at both College and University level. Their responsibilities are described in the University's code of practice. See the University's TQA Manual for details.
14. Awarding Institution
University of Exeter
15. Lead College / Teaching Institution
College of Humanities (CHUM)
16. Partner College / Institution
Partner College(s)
College of Life and Environmental Sciences (CLES)Not applicable to this programme
Partner Institution
Not applicable to this programme.
17. Programme Accredited / Validated by
Not applicable to this programme.
18. Final Award
BA (Hons) History and Geography with Employment Experience Abroad
19. UCAS Code
Not applicable to this programme.
20. NQF Level of Final Award
6 (Honours)
21. Credit
| CATS credits | 480 |
ECTS credits | 240 |
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22. QAA Subject Benchmarking Group
Level 1
Level 1
23. Dates
| Origin Date | 25/07/2022 |
Date of last revision | 25/07/2022 |
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