1. Level 2 Single Honours Module Allocation Procedures Meeting
Department of History
Level 2 Single Honours Module Allocation Procedures Meeting
Dr James Shaw
Please note this meeting is being recorded, any questions will form part of the recording
07/12/2018
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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 30 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 22nd March
Attend the History Module Allocations Meeting.
Wed 22nd March (after meeting)
Module allocation instructions sent out by department.
By 5pm on Thurs 23rd March
List of the History modules running in including the DRAFT timetable will be available.
Tues 28th – Sun 2nd April
Departmental module preference forms open at 9am Tuesday and preferences must be submitted midnight by Sunday.
Mon 3rd - Thurs 20th April
Department allocates students to modules.
Fri 21st April
History Module Allocations published on History Online (MOLE).
Tues 2nd – Fri 19th 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.
Fri 7th July
Exam results released. Registry 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 – 1066 and All That – Munich Crisis
Option modules – first and second semester. Detailed studies of periods / themes. Lectures / seminars / office hours
Examples: The Fall of Rome – The History of Terrorism – Gender, Culture & Society
Course assignment – 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
Course Assignment
(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. Course Assignment 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.
Course Assignment
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
Course Assignment
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8. Timetable
The timetable 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:
Monday 27th March, 2-4pm (room 1.12)
Wednesday 29th March, pm (room 3.06)
Thursday 30th March, pm (room 1.12)
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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 on Friday 21st April.