1. Level 2 Single Honours Module Allocation Procedures Meeting
Department of History
Level 2 Single Honours Module Allocation Procedures Meeting
Dr Sarah Miller-Davenport
Please note this meeting is being recorded, any questions will form part of the recording
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2. Why do we do Module Allocations?
To allow student choice.
To ensure a fair allocations process.
For small group teaching – seminar groups of 15.
Last year every student was allocated to at least two of their first preferences.
There will be over 20 modules to choose from; you pick your first and second preferences. We will allocate you to a combination of these.
The module list will be different to the list.
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3. Module Allocations: the process
Wed 21st March
Attend the History Module Allocations Meeting.
Wed 21st March (after meeting)
Module allocation instructions sent out by department.
By 5pm on Fri 23rd March
List of the History modules running in including the DRAFT timetable will be available.
Mon 9th – 19th April
Departmental module preference forms open at 10am Monday and preferences must be submitted 12 noon on Thursday 19th April.
Fri 20th – Wed 25th April
Department allocates students to modules.
Thurs 26th April
History Module Allocations published on History Online (MOLE).
Mon 30th April – Fri 18th May
University Online Module Choice system opens.
SINGLE HISTORY – You will not need to complete the University Online Module Choice process, unless you are requesting an unrestricted module.
DUALISTS – You will need to complete the University Online Module Choice process; unless your dual department inform you otherwise.
Fri 6th July
Exam results released. Student Administration Services will provide information about completing your registration.
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4. Level 2 Modules
Core modules – HST202: Historians and History (all students), available in first semester only. Taught through lectures / seminars / office hours
Document options – available in first semester only; detailed studies of a historical theme or event with particular focus on source analysis. Lectures / seminars / office hours
Examples: Aztecs – Myth of Venice – Ten Commandments
Option modules – first and second semester. Detailed studies of periods / themes. Lectures / seminars / office hours
Examples: The Rise of Rome – The Making of Modern India – Gender, Culture & Society
HST209 – taught in second semester only. 5,000 word essay tied to either a document option or option module. Workshops and individual supervisions.

5. Single Honours Degree Structure
Compulsory
Modules
HST202
(Semester 1)
20 credits
Document Option
(Semester 1)
20 credits
HST209
(Semester 2)
20 credits
Option
Modules
Must take at least two option modules from History
Can take 20 credits outside History – unrestricted
At least one module (including the document option) per band:
Band A – Pre 1500
Band B –
Band C – Post 1800

6. HST209 How? What? When? Teaching? Restrictions Preferences?
Attached to your Document Option or one of your Option modules.
Provided the member of staff teaching is available in sem 2.
What?
5,000 word extended essay.
When?
Runs in semester 2 only.
HST209
Teaching?
Supervisor, seminars & workshops.
Restrictions
Can only be taken with HST modules, not AAP.
Preferences?
Nominate top three preferences.
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7. Single Honours Degree Structure
Semester 1 (Autumn)
Semester 2 (Spring)
HST202: Historians and History (20 credits)
Option module
(20 credits)
Document Option
HST209
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8. Timetable
In the coming weeks, the timetable will be released, and it is draft at this stage, please be aware changes can occur.
Please check your timetable carefully, particularly if you are taking modules outside of History.
If you find you have a timetable problem please get in touch with the department as soon as possible and we will look into possible resolutions.
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9. What to do next?
Look at the module information available at:
Visit module convenors in office hours to discuss specific questions you may have.
Attend drop-in sessions, specifically available to help with module allocation queries:
Friday 23rd March, 11am-12.30pm (room 1.12)
Friday 23rd March, pm (room 3.02)
Monday 16th April, pm (room 1.12)
Wednesday 18th April, pm (room 3.02)
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10. Key Information
It is not allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Preferences submitted on time will be given priority over late submissions.
Do not take more than 70 credits per semester.
Any queries, please see or contact
There are two systems: a Departmental Module Preference system & a University Online Module Choice system.
Problems with module allocation? Get in touch by asap.