BA (Honours) in Arts and Humanities (History)
Online United Kingdom
DURATION
3 up to 6 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
05 Sep 2024
EARLIEST START DATE
Oct 2024
TUITION FEES
GBP 21,816 *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* total cost; part-time at a rate of 60 credits is £3,636 per year
Introduction
This degree gives you the freedom to combine the study of different subject areas in the arts and humanities. You'll develop a specialism in history exploring different periods from around 1500 to the twentieth century. You can combine this with a second specialism or choose to develop broader interests in art history, classical studies, creative writing, English language, English literature, modern languages, music, philosophy, and religious studies.
You'll also discover how knowledge is created and shared in the arts and humanities, stretch your imagination and develop your own creative and critical responses. By studying this degree, you will become an independent learner and a member of a diverse and vibrant student community.
Key features
- Specialise in history within a broad and flexible arts and humanities degree
- Develop a range of skills that will be valuable in the workplace and to further study
- Have the opportunity to write an extended essay drawing on independent study
- Select a second specialism to complement and enhance your study of history
Accessibility
Our qualifications are as accessible as possible, and we have a comprehensive range of support services. Our BA (Honours) Arts and Humanities uses a variety of study materials and includes the following elements:
- Online study – most modules are online; some have a mix of printed and online material. Online learning resources could include websites, audio/video, and interactive activities
- Feedback – continuous assessment includes feedback from your tutor and using this to improve your performance
- Using and producing diagrams and screenshots
- Finding external/third-party material online
- Accessing online catalogues and databases
- Specialist material, such as works of art and musical manuscripts
- Specialist software, such as Sibelius (a music writing package)
- Online tutorials
How long it takes
- Part-time study - 6 years
- Full-time study - 3-4 years
- Time limit - 16 years
Program Outcome
Knowledge and understanding
When you complete your studies for this degree, you will be able to:
- Draw on your study of different subject areas to understand texts, objects, languages, cultures and histories
- Understand and use key terms, concepts and approaches from different subject areas (such as art history, classical studies, creative writing, English literature, history, modern languages, music, philosophy and religious studies)
- Recognise how the study of the arts and humanities is relevant to issues of ethical, social and public concern
- Understand how knowledge is created, challenged and shared in different subject areas.
Cognitive skills
When you complete your studies for this degree, you will be able to:
- Synthesise information from different sources and communicate it clearly
- Engage critically with familiar and unfamiliar points of view
- Draw appropriate conclusions based on different kinds of evidence and argument
- Select and use approaches from different subject areas to create, challenge and share knowledge
- Take an evaluative approach to your study and writing.
Practical and/or professional skills
By the end of the degree, you will have developed and demonstrated:
- Degree-level skills in reading, note-taking and writing
- The ability to synthesise and communicate information
- the ability to think critically, evaluate arguments and draw appropriate conclusions
- The confidence to work as an independent learner
- An awareness of your transferable skills.
Key skills
When you complete your studies for this degree, you will be able to:
- Use the methods of different subject areas to understand texts, objects, languages, cultures and histories
- Communicate ideas clearly, appropriate to your subject, purpose and audience
- Follow good academic practices, for example by using appropriate referencing
- Select and use online tools to further your learning in different subject areas
- Draw on graduate-level skills in information literacy, for example, to find and critically evaluate information found online
- Study independently and reflectively, planning and evaluating your learning in different subject areas.
Curriculum
This degree has three stages, each comprising 120 credits.
- You’ll start Stage 1 with a broad introduction to the arts and humanities followed by up to two modules chosen from a variety of subjects.
- Next, at Stages 2 and 3, you'll specialise in history in combination with either a second specialism in arts and humanities or study modules from across the arts and humanities curriculum.
Stage 1 (120 credits)
You'll start your degree with:
- Discovering the arts and humanities (A111)
We recommend you complete Stage 1 with either of these modules:
- Cultures (A112)
- Revolutions (A113)
Stage 2 (120 credits)
History module – you'll choose one from:
- Early modern Europe: society and culture c.1500-1780 (A223)
- The British Isles and the Modern World, 1789–1914 (A225)
Option module:
- You'll choose one from this list of Stage 2 option modules
Stage 3 (120 credits)
History module – you'll choose one from:
- Empires: power, resistance, legacies (A328)
- Europe 1914-1989: war, peace, modernity (A327)
- The making of Welsh history (A329)
Option module:
- You'll choose one from this list of Stage 3 option modules
Teaching, learning and assessment methods
Cognitive skills are taught cumulatively and in ways that will vary according to which modules you choose to study. They will include the use of written materials, in-text questions, audio, visual and/or interactive material, carefully monitored feedback on assignments, as well as virtual tutorials and conferencing. The essay is a principal form of assessment, though you may also work on short-answer questions and a range of reflective assignments.
You will be responsible for choosing your pathway through the degree, but support is available: you will have a designated tutor for each module; access to learner support staff who can give you information, advice and guidance on your programme; and you can also refer to a range of online information resources.
The teaching, learning and assessment of your key skills are also specific to the specialisms, and you should check the subject-specific specialism specifications. In many cases, they are indirectly assessed within the programme.
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Career Opportunities
Skills for career development
Employers greatly value the high-level critical thinking, analysis, and communication skills acquired by studying for a humanities degree. You’ll sharpen your IT, writing, and independent thinking skills; and develop the ability to assimilate and evaluate relevant information in constructing an argument. These are key skills in complex organisations, greatly sought after in the world beyond study – whether you’re already working, volunteering, or changing careers.
Career relevance
The study of the arts and humanities requires an understanding of human activities in diverse cultural environments and very different historical circumstances. The breadth of study and range of cultural texts and objects analysed, combined with training in clear thinking and communication, make this degree course relevant to a wide variety of careers, including:
- Public administration, local government, the civil service, art institutions, and social services
- Advertising, journalism, publishing, creative industries and public relations
- Education
- Legal work
- Business, banking and retail
- Human resources
- Charities and campaigning.
Other careers
Many graduate-level jobs are open to graduates of any discipline, particularly in business, finance, management consultancy and the public sector. Some careers may require further study, training and/or work experience beyond your degree.