History with Education - BA (Hons)

Overview

Summary

History at Ulster covers the period from early modern era to the 20th Century. You are given the opportunity to select from a broad range of modules that cover Ireland, Britain, the Americas, and Europe. Political, social, economic, and cultural history are given due weighting in a programme which offers unique modules in areas of study as diverse as witchcraft and labour history. Modules are taught by experts with proven track records of research in their field, and the course is designed to give you the skill sets to be successful in a wide range of careers.

If you are interested in teaching as a career you may decide to add Education to your degree ‘mix’ at undergraduate level before applying for a Postgraduate Certificate in Education after you have completed your degree. Each Education module usually involves a two hour lecture plus a one hour seminar each week. In addition, you will have the opportunity for undertaking directed independent learning, which will enhance your potential for self-motivated study.

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About this course

In this section

1. About
2. Associate awards
3. Attendance
4. Start dates

About

This course addresses early modern, modern and contemporary history, exploring and analyzing many of the major developments that have shaped our current world. You will study European, British and Irish history, and also the history of the United States and parts of the Middle East. The course is particularly strong in international, social and comparative history and is taught by scholars with an excellent research record in these fields. Students can develop specialisms in areas like gender history, media history, public history and international diplomacy. It is designed to foster your enthusiasm for history and to provide a sound academic and practical basis for a variety of careers. With the approval of the newly revalidated degree, there are new developments in practical history in the Second Year, which include a combination of Digital History and Work Placement, designed to enhance your employability.

Associate awards

Diploma in International Academic Studies DIAS

Find out more about placement awards

Attendance

Three years normally or four years if a student takes the option of a year abroad. four to six years part-time.

Each full-time student takes six 20 credit modules per year, each of which equates to 200 hours of work including assessment. The teaching component of each module is usually two lectures and one small group seminar per week. The remainder is independent study including assessment. Part-time students may study up to 80 credits per year.

Start dates

• September 2020

How to apply

Entry conditions

We recognise a range of qualifications for admission to our courses. In addition to the specific entry conditions for this course you must also meet the University’s General Entrance Requirements.

In this section

1. A level
2. Applied General Qualifications
3. Irish Leaving Certificate
4. Scottish Highers
5. Scottish Advanced Highers
6. International Baccalaureate
7. Access to Higher Education (HE)
8. GCSE
9. English Language Requirements
10. Additional Entry Requirements
11. Teaching and learning assessment
12. Exemptions and transferability

A level

Grades BBC- BCC.

Applicants may satisfy the requirement for the final A level grade C by substituting a combination of alternative qualifications to the same standard as defined by the University.

Preference may be given to candidates with an A level Grade B in History.

Applied General Qualifications

*** To note that only qualifications defined as “Applied General” will be accepted for entry onto any undergraduate course at Ulster University.***

BTEC Awards

QCF Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma/ OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma (2012 Suite)

Award profile of Distinction Distinction Distinction (to include 8 unit Distinctions)

RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma/ OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma (2016 Suite)

Award profile of Distinction Merit Merit

QCF Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma/ OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Diploma(2012 Suite)

Award profile of Distinction Merit (to include 5 unit Distinctions) plus A Level Grade B or award profile of Distinction Distinction (to include 6 unit Distinctions) plus A Level Grade C

RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma/ OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Diploma (2016 Suite)

Award profile of Distinction Merit plus A Level Grade C

QCF Pearson BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma / OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Introductory Diploma (2012 Suite)

Award profile of Merit (to include 5 unit Merits) plus A Level Grades BB

RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate/ OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Certificate (2016 Suite)

Award profile of Merit plus A Level Grades BB

Diploma, National Diploma and Subsidiary Diploma applicants may satisfy the requirement for an element of the offer grade profiles (equating to the final A-level grade stated in the standard 3A level offer profile - Grade C) by substituting a combination of alternative qualifications to the same standard as defined by the University.

Irish Leaving Certificate

The Irish Leaving Certificate requirement for this course is grades

H3,H3,H3,H3,H4 – H3,H3,H3,H4,H4 at higher level

Applicants are also required to have Higher Level English Grade H6 or above OR Ordinary Level at grade 04 or above.

Preference may be given to candidates with a H3 at higher level in History.

Scottish Highers

The Scottish Highers requirement for this course is grades

BBCCC - BCCCC

Applicants may satisfy the requirement for an element of the offer grade profiles (equating to the final A-level grade stated in the standard 3A level offer profile - Grade C) by substituting a combination of alternative qualifications to the same standard as defined by the University.

Preference may be given to candidates with Grade B in History.

Scottish Advanced Highers

The Scottish Advanced Highers requirement for this course is grades

CCD - CDD

Applicants may satisfy the requirement for an element of the offer grade profiles (equating to the final A-level grade stated in the standard 3A level offer profile - Grade C) by substituting a combination of alternative qualifications to the same standard as defined by the University.

Preference may be given to candidates with Grade C in History.

International Baccalaureate

Overall International Baccalaureate profile is minimum.

25 points (including 12 at higher level) - 24 points (including 12 at higher level.

Access to Higher Education (HE)

Overall profile of 65-60% (120 credit Access Course) (NI Access course)

Overall profile of 15 credits at Distinction, 30 credits at Merit – 12 credits at Distinction, 30 credits at Merit and 3 credits at Pass (60 credit Access course) (GB Access course)

GCSE

For full-time study, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements for admission to a first degree course and hold a GCSE pass at Grade C/4 or above English Language.

Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills - Communication will be accepted as equivalent to GCSE English.

English Language Requirements

English language requirements for international applicants
The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes.

Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores.

Additional Entry Requirements

HND

Applicants holding a HND should achieve an overall merit for entry to Year 1. Those applicants holding a subject-related HND with an overall merit may be considered for entry to Year 2.

HNC

Applicants holding a HNC should achieve an overall merit for entry to Year 1 only.

Foundation Degree

Applicants holding a Foundation Degree should achieve an overall average of 50-45% in level 5 modules for Year 1 entry. Those applicants holding a subject-related Foundation Degree may be considered for entry to Year 2.

APEL (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning)

The University will consider applications on the basis of experiential learning for those who do not hold the normal entry qualifications.

Transfer from degree level study at other institutions

Those applicants seeking entry with advanced standing, (eg. Transfer from another institution or year 2 entry) will be considered on an individual basis.

Teaching and learning assessment

Teaching and Learning are delivered through a combination of lectures (dealing with both broad and specific areas of history); seminars, tutorials (individual supervision) and workshops; individual study (with varying levels of direction and supervision), involving reading and analysis of primary and secondary sources, preparation for assignments and revision for examinations. Assessment involves evaluation of coursework essays, end-of-semester class tests, written examinations,oral presentations, projects and dissertations.

Exemptions and transferability

Those applicants seeking entry with advanced standing, (eg. Transfer from another institution) will be considered on an individual basis but should note that this process can be more difficult in subject combination programmes as both subjects must be satisfied.

Careers & opportunities

In this section

1. Graduate employers
2. Job roles
3. Career options
4. Work placement / study abroad
5. Academic profile

Graduate employers

Graduates from this course have gained employment with a wide range of organisations. Here are some examples:

• Claremount Accountants
• Danske Bank
• Education Authroities
• Next
• Sainsbury's
• Santander

Job roles

Graduates from this course are employed in many different roles. Here are some examples:

• Banking
• Civil Servant
• Librarian
• Retail Management
• Teacher
• Teaching English as a Foreign Language
• Trainee Accountant

Career options

History degrees provide opportunities for employment in a variety of jobs. History, as opposed to some of the more vocational degrees, broadens career opportunities and does not narrow a student down to one career path. At a purely practical level, a degree in history is important because it provides the basic skills needed for students to go further in sociology, politics, international relations and economics. As well as obvious career paths such as teaching, History is also an ideal discipline for almost all careers in the law, the civil service and the private sector. This is because the history curriculum teaches students to research and assess material, to gather information and develop arguments, and to reach logical conclusions. The composition of the history essay trains young people to write reports and prepare presentations; skills that employers say graduates lack. It might be noted that history graduates punch above their weight in many disciplines including, finance, public service and the media. Our graduates work in a wide variety of careers including teaching, central and local government, museums and libraries, and as managers in industry and retailing. There is also a broad range of postgraduate opportunities open to you, including teaching.

For information on postgraduate research opportunities see: www.arts.ulster.ac.uk/rgs

Work placement / study abroad

The University-approved work placement module in second year is arranged with individual employers and institutions and offers a variety of locations where it can be undertaken. It also possible for students to suggest suitable locations on their own initiative.

If students are interested in studying abroad, they will be offered opportunities to attend partner institutions in Europe through the ERASMUS programme and the USA through the ISEP scheme. More information is available at:

http://www.ulster.ac.uk/international/outgoing-students/erasmus

http://www.ulster.ac.uk/international/outgoing-students/isep.

Academic profile

All current History staff have researched and published in the areas in which they teach. These areas include Early Moderrn Irish, British and European History,19th and 20th century Modern Irish, British, European and International History. Students, accordingly, will be have the benefit of being taught by specialists who contribute significantly to the development of their module subjects. History staff research and publish in the areas in which they teach, including early modern and modern Irish, British, European and International History. There are several leading internationally-recognised experts in their fields, for example, Professor Ian Thatcher on the Russian Revolution, Dr. Robert McNamara on decolonisation and the British Empire, Dr. Andrew Sneddon on witchcraft, Dr Gabriel Guarino on early modern Europe, Dr Emmet O'Connor on labour history, and Dr. Leanne McCormick on women in twentieth-century Northern Ireland. There are particular highlights and strengths in the fields of medical history, for which the subject’s Centre for the History of Medicine in Ireland has an international reputation. It currently has several major research awards to examine the fate of ‘wayward’ female migrants and to undertake an original study of the nature and extent of the Irish Famine that will draw upon newly created data sets. Students will benefit from research-led teaching in this rich and fertile environment of on-going historical enquiry.

Apply

How to apply Request a prospectus

Applications to full-time undergraduate degrees at Ulster are made through UCAS.

Start dates

• September 2020

Fees and funding

In this section

1. Fees information
2. Scholarships, awards and prizes
3. Additional mandatory costs

Fees (per year)

Important notice - fees information Fees illustrated are based on 19/20 entry and are subject to an annual increase. Correct at the time of publishing. Terms and conditions apply. Additional mandatory costs are highlighted where they are known in advance. There are other costs associated with university study.
Visit our Fees pages for full details of fees

Northern Ireland & EU:

£4,275.00

England, Scotland, Wales
and the Islands:

£9,250.00  Discounts available

International:

£14,060.00  Scholarships available

Scholarships, awards and prizes

A number of prizes and awards are offered covering all three years of academic study. Two are offered for overall achievement in year one (J.L. McCracken Prize in History; George Mitchell Memorial Prize); one for best performance in individual modules in that year(Anthony Alcock Memorial Prize); a prize for best dissertation performance in a degree combining History and English (Jackie McKinny Memorial Prize); others for best overall mark in final year in a degree with 50% content in either English or History (Robinson Woodburn Awards); and another for best final year performance in History modules in any deree with a significant number (The Honourable Irish Society's History Prize). Finally, three awards are given for, respectively, best overall performance in year two; best overall performance in final examinations (for candidates under 23 years of age at the commencement of their studies); best overall performace in final examinations (for candidates at least 23 years of age at the commencement of their studies) The prizes (Thompson Memorial History Awards) are open to students taking any degree which (1); includes four History modules in second year (2); includes a significant number of History modules taken by candidates under 23 ( 3); includes a significant number of History modules taken by students at, or over, 23.

Additional mandatory costs

Education as a minor is a ‘regulated and/or care position’ within the meaning of the Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults (NI) Order 2003 (POCVA) and the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (NI) Order 2007. Depending on the modules you select you may have access to children and/or vulnerable adults and therefore you will be subject to a criminal history check costing approximately £33.

Tuition fees and costs associated with accommodation, travel (including car parking charges), and normal living are a part of university life.

Where a course has additional mandatory expenses we make every effort to highlight them. These may include residential visits, field trips, materials (e.g. art, design, engineering) inoculations, security checks, computer equipment, uniforms, professional memberships etc.

We aim to provide students with the learning materials needed to support their studies. Our libraries are a valuable resource with an extensive collection of books and journals as well as first-class facilities and IT equipment. Computer suites and free wifi is also available on each of the campuses.

There will be some additional costs to being a student which cannot be itemised and these will be different for each student. You may choose to purchase your own textbooks and course materials or prefer your own computer and software. Printing and binding may also be required. There are additional fees for graduation ceremonies, examination resits and library fines. Additional costs vary from course to course.

Students choosing a period of paid work placement or study abroad as part of their course should be aware that there may be additional travel and living costs as well as tuition fees.

Please contact the course team for more information.

Contact

Course Director: Dr Kyle Hughes

T: +44 (0)28 7012 3551

E: k.hughes1@ulster.ac.uk

Admissions Office

T: +44 (0)28 7012 3210

E: admissionsce@ulster.ac.uk

International Admissions Office

E: internationaladmissions@ulster.ac.uk

For more information visit

Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

School of Arts and Humanities

Testimonials

Zoe Brock-Edwards

One thing you'll find out quickly about Coleraine and the local area is how great a student life there is, and not just at night (all the local bars and clubs have great student nights). In your first year, you'll probably live in University halls on campus. There's such good craic to be had here! You'll meet your best mates in halls, go on adventures (the local coastline is great for surfing), and meet local and international students alike. Halls are a great way to get to know people from all over.

I’m sure the Course Director will tell you about the course and the low cost housing in halls so I’ll leave that to him. As for the History department itself, it's very friendly. We had Christmas socials and formals, mixers and acted more like a little family really. There's a great range of modules for all interests, and you can even pick to study modules from other subjects. The staff are easy to get hold of and some of the teaching is in small groups so you don’t feel weird talking in front of others. The best thing about the department is the opportunity to study abroad. You can get to study at a European or American university on either a full year or semester trip. I went to Kent State University in Ohio, one of our 'partner' universities in the USA. It was such great fun and an incredible learning experience - I met friends for life over there. Everyone in History has the chance to go to America and I'd really recommend that you go too!

So don't let the distance, or lack of knowledge about the area put you off studying at the Ulster University. It really is a great place, and the people are so friendly. There are great opportunities to be had by all.