Secondly, they provide an introduction to areas of study, for example, the medieval world, which may be relatively unknown to you. With this grounding, you will be better able to choose from the extensive list of modules that make up a significant part of your second and third year studies. You determine the shape of your third year pattern of work, so options feature prominently again. Moreover, working with primary sources becomes another significant part of your studies. When discussing topics in tutorials, researching essays, dissertations and projects, or defending your views in seminars, you will be refining techniques of analysis and presentation that will stand you in good stead for the rest of your life.
Assessment is by means of a mixture of coursework and examinations.
The proportion of coursework is greater in some modules than others, and can consist of reviews, case studies, seminar papers or project reports, as well as traditional essays. The computing modules are assessed wholly by practical assignments and other coursework. The dissertation and the special subject contribute the equivalent of two modules each to the final mark. History Department staff are listed here.