BA History and Philosophy

Year 1

(Award available for year: Certificate of Higher Educ)

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the year, students will be able to:
Philosophy LOs
1) Apply basic skills to critically evaluate and identify different forms of philosophical argument
2) Accurately explain ideas and debates within some of the main areas of the discipline, including epistemology and metaphysics, and ethics and political philosophy
3) Express your own views in the form of simple but coherent philosophical arguments
History LOs
4) Evaluate how individuals and groups have existed, acted, and thought in a range of societies and cultures.
5) Analyse different interpretations of the past and appreciate the value and diversity of historical works.
6) Assess the range, value, and challenges of primary source material available for historical study and apply selected concepts or theories to the analysis of sources.

Skills Learning Outcomes
1. Apply effective oral, written and visual approaches to clear, concise, focused and structured communication (Academic and Work Ready skill)
2. Interpret and synthesise other people's work to support opinion, argument, theories and ideas (Academic and Work Ready skill)
3. Identify when, why and how to appropriately acknowledge someone else’s work and ideas (Academic and Work Ready skill)
4. Critically interrogate historical norms and practices and reflect on personal values, perceptions, and actions (Academic skill)
5. Manage your time effectively, and organise academic and personal commitments, to meet deadlines (Academic and Work Ready Skill)
6. Develop positive working relationships with team members in group work (Academic and Work Ready skill)
7. Learn proactively and adopt effective learning strategies (Academic and Work Ready skill)
8. Identify and reflect on your strengths and development needs and seek/accept feedback (Academic and Work Ready skill)

Assessment

Achievement will be assessed by a variety of methods in accordance with the learning outcomes of the modules specified for the year and enable students to demonstrate they have achieved the programme level learning outcomes through their optional and core modules. Assessments include essays, presentations, portfolios, reflective logs, and text analysis.
Students will be provided with a range of unassessed formative exercises, allowing them to make progress with the LOs and skills outside an assessment context. Opportunities for explicit discussion and support will be made available by module leaders in office hours and in routine meetings with academic personal tutors.
Core modules and any combination of optional modules will enable students to achieve all the learning outcomes.