Teaching

We use a wide range of teaching methods, from lectures to small group discussions and seminars.

Most modules in Levels 1 and 2 have two lectures and one tutorial or workshop group meeting each week. In Levels 3 and 4 you will have fewer lectures and more small discussion group meetings per week.

Study trips, including trips to local archives and museums, are an important part of the history course.

For the philosophy lectures you will be introduced to the major themes and topics of a philosopher or philosophical problem. For the tutorials you will question and develop your own world views, construct arguments to defend them, and put together projects in small groups to illustrate them.

You will also engage in independent reading and research, with specially designed worksheets and assignments to help you to do this most effectively.

At Levels 1 and 2 you will have a tutor who leads the weekly tutorial discussion and who is there to help you if you need advice.

Assessment

Assessments for both subjects are carried out by coursework and examinations, and vary in type and weighting from module to module.

In history modules methods of assessment include:

  • Essays
  • Presentations
  • Source exercises
  • Wiki projects
  • Journals/blogs
  • Examinations

In philosophy modules methods of assessment include:

  • essays
  • tutorial performance
  • exams
  • online journals / online discussions

In Level 4 you can apply the skills you have learned by writing a dissertation on a topic of your own choice.

Core Modules

These modules are an essential part of your course.

Module code: HU11001 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 1

This module provides you with a sense of the different roles that Humanities can play in today’s world by examining and contextualising several current issues and concepts around the question of the future through a study of examples based mainly upon historical, literary, and philosophical texts.

Optional Modules

You need to choose one or more of these modules as part of your course.

Module code: EN11001 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 1

This module will introduce you to university-level work in Literary Studies. We focus on the three main genres of drama, poetry, and the novel, using examples from various times in literary history.

Optional Modules

You need to choose one or more of these modules as part of your course.

Module code: AG20001 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 1

For undergraduate students seeking to gain a better understanding of career planning process.

Ideal for anyone who wants to get started with choosing a career path or make plans towards their future. Suitable for students who need the flexibility of online learning.

Optional Modules

You need to choose one or more of these modules as part of your course.

Module code: PI42014 Credits: 30 Semester: Semester 1

Dive into the heart of philosophy with "Phenomenology: Exploring Openness and Attunement." This module is your gateway to understanding the ways in which philosophical thinking has evolved over time and how it shapes our understanding of the world today.

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