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Course overview
Course overview
Find out about the University's regulations and Our Commitment agreement. As well as how the course works including modules and teaching, what to do if you need to miss a seminar and where to find all the information you need to do your assessment and achieve the results you want.
You can access the full current student information on our programme and assessment pages.
Key dates
Key dates
Where to find key dates to help you get your bearings in the first few weeks of term and as you progress through the year:
Admission to the University is subject to the requirement that you will comply with the University's registration procedure and will duly observe the Charter, Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations of the University. The General University Regulations apply to all students in all Faculties. Your attention is drawn to the 'General University Regulations' and the 'General Regulations for Higher Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas and Postgraduate Certificates'.
You should also review the University’s Our Commitment information.
Our Commitment is a partnership document struck between teachers and students as members of the University. The statement sets out what we all commit to do to ensure the best learning experience. It has been written by staff and students and is collectively owned by the University and the Students' Union.
How the MA programme works
How the MA programme works
You will study 180 credits of modules over the year, or two years, of your degree. Together these modules form our programme, designed to be as flexible as possible.
Whether you are taking one of our history or our archaeology programmes, you will take a range of core modules that will teach you the core knowledge and skills you need to successfully complete your degree. You will usually take a core dissertation, Archaeology & Heritage students can choose to take a core work placement as an alternative.
Your core modules are complemented by a choice of option modules. You can also take a small number of credits in topics outside of your core discipline.
More information about the MA course structure is available in the current student pages:
Please see our advice page for information on how to select your option modules.
Teaching
Teaching
MA teaching takes place on campus between 8am and 6pm, Monday to Friday.
For students on history programmes, our MA teaching focuses on small group seminars and masterclasses complimented by individual tutorials and supervision sessions.
For students on archaeology programmes, you'll receive a range of teaching including lectures, seminars, field trips and lab classes.
If you take modules outside of your core discipline, these may vary in teaching methods.
Attendance
Attendance
Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes, and to prepare in advance, unless there is a reason why you can't i.e. illness.
This is particularly important at MA level where the work is more intensive, requiring you to work at a higher level than during your BA degree, so missing multiple seminars can quickly have a detrimental effect on your studies.
See the attendance page for what to do if you do need to miss a seminar.
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