BA Ancient History and History

Year 2

(Award available for year: Diploma of Higher Education)

Learning outcomes

On completion of the year/programme students should have provided evidence of being able to:

- demonstrate, especially through work on option modules, a broad understanding of the concepts, information, practical competencies and techniques which are standard features in History and Ancient History, including:
- chronological continuity and change;
- how people have existed, acted and thought in a range of societies and cultures;
- techniques for close work on sources, both primary and/or secondary;
- use generic and subject-specific qualities, i.e.,
- present a structured and coherent argument
- have sound knowledge of critical terminology
- present a structured and coherent simple argument
- critical and empathetic reading and use of texts or other source materials;
- appreciation of the complexity and diversity of past cultures;
- appreciation of the problematic nature of historical interpretation and evidence;
- critical evaluation of historical evidence and literary texts;
- intellectual independence;
- marshalling and communicating of argument, both oral and written.
- appreciate and employ the main methods of enquiry in the subjects and critically evaluate the appropriateness of different methods of enquiry;
- use a range of techniques to initiate and undertake the analysis of data and information;
- adjust to professional and disciplinary boundaries;
- effectively communicate information, arguments and analysis in a variety of forms;
- develop and deploy judiciously a range of critical skills;
- develop and deploy judiciously a range of analytical skills;
- understand and reflect upon the nature of history and the limitations of historical evidence;
- effectively communicate information, arguments and analysis in a variety of forms, including written work;
- engage in comparative historical study of ancient empires, their character and the structures of power and control which sustained them;
- show an enhanced knowledge of Ancient Greek and / or Roman history: the aspect(s) involved will depend on choice of options.

Transferable (key) skills

Students will have had the opportunity to acquire, as defined in the modules specified for the programme:

- qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment related to the subject area(s) studied;
- skills necessary for the exercising of personal responsibility;
- decision making.

These may typically include, to an extent commensurate with the level of study:
- independence of thought, initiative, intellectual integrity and empathy;
- capacity for critical reflection and critical judgement;
- ability to gather, memorise, organise and deploy information and to extract key elements from data and identify and solve associated problems;
- ability to select and apply appropriate methodologies;
- ability to engage in analytical, evaluative and lateral thinking and to marshal argument;
- ability to present material orally and in written form;
- ability to work with others, under pressure, and to meet deadlines;
- self-discipline and self-direction, peer and self-appraisal
- basic IT skills

Assessment

Achievement will be assessed by a variety of methods in accordance with the learning outcomes of the modules specified for the year/programme and will include:

- demonstrating the ability to apply a broad range of aspects/competencies of the two disciplines/professions to complex, albeit standard, situations and simple, albeit novel or atypical, instances through oral assessment, essay writing, participation in electronic discussion groups, examinations
- work that draws on a wide variety of material;
- the ability to evaluate and criticise received opinion;
- demonstrating knowledge of History;
- demonstrating knowledge of Ancient Greek and / or Roman history

Achievement will be assessed by a variety of methods in accordance with the syllabuses of the modules chosen within those specified for the year/programme, but will typically include elements of both formal examination and assessed essay work.