History without Borders

Module leader: Norry LaPorte

Deadlines: Presentations should be completed by Friday 11 November and your 2000-word essay should be submitted before noon on Monday 19 December

The discipline of history has been constructed in the shadow of the nation state. This has profound consequences for the way in which western historians engage with ideas of modernity and progress. In contrast, global history is a dynamic and contentious field which challenges the predominance of narrow national histories. This module engages with the latter approach, providing space for you to make connections and comparisons across regions and time periods.

This year the content will be based around "crossing borders" with case studies ranging from Ancient Rome to the global Cold War

Past is Never Dead

Module leader: James Brennan

Deadline: Portfolio to be submitted before noon on Friday 9 December

The Past is Never Dead is the starting point of your degree. History is powerful and informs our social, political and cultural life. History is everywhere: from the pageantry of royalty; the tensions between states; and to the use of public space in the form of statues. In this module you will explore how the past shapes our world today. Over the coming weeks we will examine a range of case studies to explore the concept of social memory. Here we will focus on issues ranging from the use of history in public spaces, memorialisation, and the development of national myths.

The aim of this module is to begin to understand the requirements of degree-level work and to understand the power of the past to shape our world today. It will also help build confidence with analysis of historical material (both primary and secondary) and key academic skills in research and writing.

Who do you think you are?

Module leader: Juliette Harrisson

Deadlines: Your 2000-word essay should be submitted before noon on Friday 10 March and your presentation should be completed by Friday 28 April

In this module, you'll look at how our identity, both as individuals and as a culture, is shaped by historical contexts. You'll look at a series of case studies around a central theme. In 2022-23, the theme will be "Freedom and un-freedom".

History is a Weapon

Module leader: Norry LaPorte

Deadline: Your work should be submitted before noon on Thursday 4 May

This module will explore the ways in which the past has been used as a weapon in a variety of political, social and cultural settings. Topics may vary annually and will be drawn from across the entire span of human history. Students will be encouraged to view history as a contested space.

Understanding Organisations

Module leader: Duncan Frankis

Deadline: Your work should be submitted before noon on Friday 31 March

This module aims to equip you with the knowledge, resilience and self-management skills to make informed choices when preparing for your future career. It will also act as an introduction to the multiple pathways available to you as a History graduate.