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ContentsIntroduction to History 01Research in context 04An investment in your future 06Programmedetails 08Applications and admissions 13

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If you choose to study History at the Universityof Liverpool you will be taught by historianswho are world-leading researchers andcommitted teachers.

Youwill combine a genuine curiosity abouthistory with a desire to develop a set ofadvanced skills in a challenging yet friendlylearning environment. Youwill be able tochoosemany different pathways to the pastand learn to think, research andwrite likean historian.

Studying history enhances our capacityto understand the present and shape thefuture. Those of us who study history sharea fascination with, and curiosity about, people,places and events in the past. Our subjectencompasses themedieval andmodernworlds, and every aspect of human experience:fromwar and diplomacy to family life, and fromcommerce to culture and the arts. Studyinghistory also develops the skills and capacitiesrequired for 21st century professionalemployment. Above all, history is a processof critical inquiry: gathering information,analysing it and communicating our findingseffectively in writing and in person.

WHYCHOOSEHISTORYAT LIVERPOOL?Exceptional research reputation. In the latestResearch Assessment Exercise (RAE), theDepartment of History was rated joint 3rd inthe UK. As internationally recognised leadersin their fields, our staff provide world-renownedcontributions to the discipline and often produceprize-winning work. They bring their vastknowledge and excellence to the classroom,and do sowith unrivalled passion.

Choose fromawide array of topics. Fromyour first year of studying History at Liverpool,youll be introduced to a wide array of topics,especially medieval and early modern history,modern British and European history andAtlantic history. As youmove into yoursecond and third year, you will enjoy agreat deal of choice and flexibility overwhat you study: wewant you to followyour own interests under our guidance.

Innovative teaching.Whatever your existingviewpoint or interest, our innovative teachingand learningmethodswill help you to gainthe skills needed to analyse, document andpresent information. Drawing on the UniversityLibrarys outstanding digital resources, yourtutors will work closely with you to foster arange of advanced skills for study and futureemployment. Our teaching is informed bya research-led ethos, whichmeans that youwill work closely with your lecturers to unlockthe debates and problems that lie at the heartof current historical research.

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Student feedback on our teaching reflectsthe high standards that we strive for. Recentsecond year students who took Race,Class and Ethnicity in the United States:Black Americans Since Slavery, thought thatthemodule was brilliant, and felt motivatedby the tutors enthusiasm for the subject.Third year students who took Dreams inthe Atomic Age felt that themodule wasfantastic and engaging.

STUDYABROADAs part of your History degree programmeyoumay have the opportunity to studyabroad. Studying abroad has huge personaland academic benefits, as well as givingyou a head start in the graduate jobmarket.History students can currently apply tostudy abroad at the University of Maryland,USA, or one of our many other worldwidepartners. For more information, visitwww.liverpool.ac.uk/goabroad

Often using fascinating and unusual setsof primary sourcematerial, you will developimportant skills throughout your degree, suchas project management, critical analysis andteamwork. Your committed tutors will helpguide you through demanding tasks, suchas the Dissertation in your third year.

Supportive environment.As a student inthe Department of History youwill work withaward-winning teachers and researcherswho share an unwavering commitment tostudent support. Small teaching groupswillgive you the chance to pursue independentwork to a very high level, and our tutorialsystemmeans that all students are fullysupported throughout their studies. Ourteaching is designed to help you developyour skills as well as your enthusiasmsover the course of your degree, andwillinclude detailed written and oral feedbackon assessment tasks.


See what Amelia had to say aboutstudying History at Liverpoolwww.liverpool.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/video

I lovehistory,andifyoupickasubject thatyoureallyenjoyyouaregoingtodowell init. Ipickedthisdepartmentbecausetheyhavesuchawiderangeofstaff soyoucanaccessareallybroadrangeofmodules.Youhavealotof freedomtodirectyourstudies,butyourenot just left toyourself.Thelecturersareverygoodatpickingoutthemestohelpyouunderstandthewaypeople lookathistory.AMELIA HAYDENHISTORY BA (HONS)


An example of how current areas of researchoverlap with teaching practice and publicoutreach in History comes from social historianDr AndrewDavies, whose innovative teachingtechniques were recognised in 2010with theaward of the prestigious Sir Alistair PilkingtonAward for Teaching Excellence.

Dr Davies works on the social and culturalhistory of Britain in the 19th and 20th centuries,his main research interest being the historyof crime. He is interested in the relationshipsbetween crime and gender, class and ethnicity,and in the role of themedia in forging stereotypesof the criminal and crime hotspots.

His students work in groups on projects on thehistory of crime and punishment using the vastcollection of digital archives available throughthe University of Liverpool Library. They devisetheir own researchquestions, collate information,hone their skills of analysis and interpretation,and thenwrite individual research papers.

Dr Davies book, TheGangs of Manchester(2008), was adapted byMaD Theatre Companyas a stage play,Angels withManky Faces. Hislatest book,City of Gangs: Glasgow and theRise of the British Gangster (2013) examinesfears of Americanization and copycat crimein the age of the classic gangster movies ofthe 1930s.

Academic staff in History believe passionatelyin the importance of historical research andsharing it with our students and the widercommunity. They are breaking new ground inmany different areas, including political, military,social, cultural, economic and environmentalhistory. Our research feeds directly into ourteaching, giving you a taste of the excitementof practicing history. For instance, in your finalyear special subject module youwill work firsthandwith primary sources that relate directlyto your tutors expertise. Youwill also have thechance to pursue your own research interestsin your final year dissertation, with the supportof your supervisor. Historians at Liverpoolare also enthusiastic and committed aboutengaging with the world beyond the university,whether thats through theatrical productionsandmuseum exhibitions, blogs and Twitter,or participating in community work andcommemorative events.

ResearchincontextTheUniversityofLiverpool isa research-intensiveuniversity, andmanyofouracademicstaff are leadingresearchers in their fields.What thismeans for youasastudent is that your learningwill be informedby theverylatestdevelopments inHistory.

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IreallyenjoyedmyundergraduatedegreeatLiverpool, somuchsothatIchosetoundertakeaMasters inCulturalHistoryhere,andIamstayingwithinthedepartmenttopursuemyPhDresearch.Theskills thatIhavegainedherehavenotonlyhelpedmetodevelopasastudentwithafirmgraspofrelevanttheoreticalandmethodological techniquesbutalsoasaperson.Whathasmademyexperiencesoenjoyable is therelationshipwiththe lecturers,whoarealwayswillingtosharetheir timeandknowledgeandhavemadethisdepartmentareallyfriendlyenvironmentinwhichtostudy.EMILY TRAFFORDCULTURALHISTORYMA,HISTORYBA (HONS)

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QUALIFYING YOU FOR LIFEAHistory degree from Liverpool will equipyouwith a unique set of transferable skills thatare now so keenly sought bymany employers.On graduating from the Department of History,we know that youwill have acquired advancedcommunication skills (written and spoken),learnt extensive organisational skills anddeveloped high levels of critical analysis.We believe in fostering a high degree ofindependence in our students, whichmeansthat youwill emerge as a confident andmaturegraduate, capable of taking responsibility forcomplex tasks with amixture of imaginationand intellectual rigour.

According to the Association of GraduateRecruiters, employers are looking increasinglyfor softer skills such as team-work, informedjudgement, cultural awareness and leadership.A History degree from Liverpool offers youthe opportunity to develop this enviable rangeof skills, offering a flexible platform onwhichto base a vast array of career options.

CAREER PROSPECTSOur graduates progress to a rangeof careers including:

BankingLawFinancial ConsultancyRetail ManagementNational and Local Government

CharitiesJournalismPublishingArtsHeritage and Culture OrganisationsTeaching in Schools and UniversitiesArchiveManagement

WORKEXPERIENCEOPPORTUNITIESWork-based dissertations (placements withNational Museums Liverpool). A range ofwork placements can be organised throughthe Careers & Employability Service.

RECENT EMPLOYERSNational Museums LiverpoolBBCForeign OfficeDepartment forWork and PensionsHSBCPricewaterhouseCoopersMerseyside Police AuthorityBritish CouncilSony Computer Entertainment

POSTGRADUATEOPPORTUNITIESA range of MA programmes are available,and can be taken on a full-time or part-timebasis. Current research postgraduates areworking on a broad thematic and chronologicalrange of topics, from gender in Anglo-SaxonEngland to late 20th century Hungary.

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History BA (Hons)UCAS code: V100Programme length: 3 years

Youwill start by exploring a broad range ofperiods and types of history some of whichmay be less familiar giving you a good basisfor making choices later in the degree. Youwillalso have the opportunity to experience awidevariety of approaches to history. For instance,somemodules focus on political and intellectualhistory or the history of warfare. Others placethe emphasis on social and cultural history,drawing on perspectives inspired by disciplinessuch as Sociology and Anthropology.Importantly, the development of advancedresearch techniques sits at the core of thethree year degree structure. This means thatyouwill graduate with an indispensable setof transferable skills for the world of work.

PROGRAMMECONTENTAt Liverpool, you are free to study aspectsof the past that interest you themost. You canspecialise in a particular field or opt for variety.The programme is designed tomove frombreadth to depth and from directed tomoreindependent learning over the three years.

In Year One, modules cover modern Britishand European history, the Atlantic world andmedieval and early modern history. Youwillalso be introduced to independent learning,and begin to develop a range of skills necessaryto succeed at university. In Year Two, thechoice of modules includes a variety ofBritish, European, American, Asian and Africanhistory options. In the third year, the emphasisis increasingly on independent study, therefinement of advanced research skills andclose cooperation between students andtutors. Youwill also have the opportunity toplan, research andwrite a dissertation underthe supervision of amember of staff.

Year One8modules 120CATSpoints6 core History modules2 optional modules (outside of History)

Coremodules:

History MattersExploring HistoryReligion, Politics and Society,C. 800 To C. 1700Britain Since 1851: Democracy,War, and ModernityPolitics, Economy and SocietyIn Europe, 1870-1939The AtlanticWorld Since 1400

Year Two6modules 120CATSpoints2 coremodules: Rethinking Historyand The Historians Craft4 optional modules (100%)/3 optionalmodules (75%)

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HOWYOU LEARNSmall group teaching is a vital part of all of ourmodules and youwill have the opportunity topursue independent work to a very high level.In manymodules our students are introducedto team-work through the use of buzz groupsor joint projects.

HOWYOUAREASSESSEDModes of assessment test your capacity topresent material orally and to write effectively,either with extensive preparation in coursework,or with immediate readiness in examinations.In the third year, longer pieces of work test yourresearch skills.

HONOURSSELECTFrom 2014, the Faculty of Humanities andSocial Sciences is offering a new, innovativeway to study.

We are offering amuchwider range of Joint(50:50) degrees across the Faculty. In addition,we are giving you the option to study twosubjects on a 75:25 basis, focusing 75%of your time on yourMajor subject and25%of your time on yourMinor. Seewww.liverpool.ac.uk/honours-selector the separate Honours Select bookletfor further details.

Subjects which combine particularlywell with History include:

PoliticsModern languagesPhilosophyEnglish

Degrees at aGlance UCAScode Length (Years) Page

History BA (Hons) V100 3 09

This subject can be taken as part of a Combined Honours degree.Seewww.liverpool.ac.uk/combined-honours for further details.

This subject is available as part of the Honours Select curriculum as either100% (Single Honours), 75% (Major), 50% (Joint Honours) or 25% (Minor) as indicated.Seewww.liverpool.ac.uk/honours-select for further details and UCAS codes for Jointand Minor pathways.Entrance RequirementsSeewww.liverpool.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses for current entrance requirements.


For current entrance requirements and fullmodule details, seewww.liverpool.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses

These subjects are available as partof ourHONOURS SELECT programme.Choose from over 30 subjects to createyourperfect Joint orMajor /MinorHonoursDegree. Seewww.liverpool.ac.uk/honours-select for further details.

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If you choose to do a dissertation in yourfinal year, you take Rethinking History andThe Historians Craft instead of a 30 creditoptional module. In the third year, the emphasisis increasingly on independent study, therefinement of advanced research skills andclose cooperation between students andtutors. Youwill also have the opportunity toplan, research andwrite a dissertation underthe supervision of amember of staff.

One example of a popular Joint Honoursprogramme involving History is Historyand Politics (UCASCode LV21, seewww.liverpool.ac.uk/honours-selectfor further details).

History

TheMinor (25%) in History gives youthe flexibility to explore those topics thatbest complement your Major subject.

PROGRAMMECONTENTIn Year One, modules cover modern Britishand European history, the Atlantic world andmedieval history. In Years Two and Three,the choice of modules includes a varietyof British, European, American, Asian andAfrican History options.

Year Three6modules 120CATSpoints1 core module: Uses of the Past1 Special SubjectDissertation3 advanced optional modules (100%)/1 advanced optional module (75%)

Coremodule:

Dissertation

This subject can be taken as partof aCombinedHonours degree. Seewww.liverpool.ac.uk/combined-honoursfor further details.

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The Joint (50%) in History covers the skillsyou need as a historian and offers a lot offlexibility to choose the combination of topicsthat best complements your interests.

PROGRAMMECONTENTIn Year One, modules cover modern Britishand European history, the Atlantic world andmedieval history. You can also takemodulesthat introduce you to independent learningand the advanced study skills necessary tosucceed at university. In Year Two, the choice ofmodules includes a variety of British, European,American, Asian and African History options.

70%of researchdeemedworld-leadingor internationally excellent, placingus joint3rd ofHistory submissions in theUK.

A further 25%of our research isinternationally recognised.

(RAE 2008)

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These subjects are available as partof ourHONOURS SELECT programme.Choose from over 30 subjects to createyourperfect Joint orMajor /MinorHonoursDegree. Seewww.liverpool.ac.uk/honours-select for further details.

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module details, seewww.liverpool.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses

ApplicationsandadmissionsWewelcome applications from all over theworld, and its our aim tomake the processof applying as smooth as possible.

The information that follows is a brief guideto applying for programmes of study at theUniversity of Liverpool. For full details of ourapplications and admissions policy, pleasevisit our website atwww.liverpool.ac.uk/ug-admissions

MAKINGANAPPLICATIONTHROUGHUCASApplications for full-time undergraduatestudy aremade via UCAS, the Universities andColleges Admissions Service, using UCASsonline application system atwww.ucas.comThe University of Liverpool institution codeis LVRPL L41.

WHEN TOMAKE YOURAPPLICATIONFor up-to-date information please visitwww.ucas.com

ENTRANCEREQUIREMENTSFor full details on the programmeswe offerand detailed entrance requirements, visitwww.liverpool.ac.uk/study/undergraduate

We accept a wide range of otherqualifications, eg EU and internationalqualifications. For more detailed informationon entrance requirements, see our onlineprospectuswww.liverpool.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses

For information on English language entryrequirements, visitwww.liverpool.ac.uk/study/international/countries/english-language orcontact Student Recruitment and AdmissionsT: +44 (0)151 794 6730 E: [email protected]/help/undergraduate

MATURESTUDENTSWewelcome applications from candidateswho are not applying directly from schoolor college, or who have non-standardqualifications, or whowish work or lifeexperience to be taken into account as partof their application. For further informationseewww.liverpool.ac.uk/maturestudents

STUDENTSWITHDISABILITIESWegive equal consideration to all applicantsandwelcome applications from studentswith disabilities. Please contact the DisabilitySupport Team on T: +44 (0)151 794 5117to discuss your support needs beforeyou submit your UCAS application.

DIVERSITY AND EQUALITYThe University of Liverpool attaches thegreatest importance to its policies andactivities to promote diversity and equalityof opportunity. Full details on these policiescan be found online atwww.liverpool.ac.uk/diversity-and-equality

DISCLAIMEREvery effort has beenmade to ensure thatinformation containedwithin this brochureis accurate at the time of going to press.However, thematters covered are subjectto change from time to time, both beforeand after a candidates admission.

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