BA History

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BA History
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Prospectus

Is this programme for me?

Designed to incite, energize and stimulate your historical imagination, the BA History provides a structured route into the past in all its guises. The diverse subject matter ranges from an introduction to ancient philosophy to civil rights in 1960s America, and from ethnicity, identity and citizenship in modern British life to the interpretation and writing of history.

Programme aims Programme aims

to offer access to an ever-expanding stock of knowledge and understanding about the past, and to reflect on the diversity of past human experience
to afford critical insight into the range of interpretations, theories and approaches that historians have adopted and tested over time
to cultivate a broad range of skills - the ability to think critically, assess evidence of many kinds and express ideas with precision - all of which are highly valued by employers. These skills can be transferred to many different careers or provide a grounding for further academic study.

Programme structure

The degree consists of 12 courses.

Prestige

The programme has been developed by academics within the Department of History at Royal Holloway, University of London, rated in the top category for teaching and research.

Flexible study period, flexible payment

You have between 3-8 years to complete the programme. You can choose to pay the total fee in advance (£10,505) or pay as you go (a one-off registration fee plus a fee for each course you study).

An innovative approach to learning

The programme is offered online and is fully supported by an online learning environment (OLE), which functions rather like a virtual classroom. The OLE allows you to access your study materials; take part in discussions/seminars with your tutor and other students; receive notices, seminar dates, project support and other programme-related information; ask questions regarding the administration of the programme; and seek help for technical problems that you may encounter.

Study support/materials

There are various ways in which you can engage in online networking and communication on the programme:

Online seminars moderated by a tutor
A course tutor, available to support the course from the time you register through to the time of your examination
Peer to peer support. You are encouraged to exchange ideas with fellow students on the course and to organise mutual support via email
Student cafe. An informal space within the OLE where you can socialise.

When you register we will send you:

a Student Handbook
a copy of the Regulations
The Arts Good Study Guide
Textbooks (for some courses)
CD-ROMs
Username and password to allow you to log on to the OLE.

Summary of key dates

Application deadline	30 June
Registration deadline	31 August
Programme starts	October
Examinations take place	May