History - 2012 entry
BA (Hons)
- single
BA (Hons)
/
BSc (Hons)
- combined (see 'Combine with...' tab for available combinations)
Typical A-level offer: BBB or equivalent
Overview
Women and the Victorian fear of crime: prints from the Illustrated London Police News, Autumn 1888.
Women and the Victorian fear of crime: prints from the Illustrated London Police News, Autumn 1888.
This course is run by the Department of History, Philosophy and Religion
History at Oxford Brookes offers students the opportunity to get involved in one of the most exciting history departments in the country. Oxford Brookes historians were rated among the top 14 departments in the country in the Research Assessment Exercise of 2008 and 65% of the department’s research was rated either ‘world class’ or ‘world leading’. Oxford Brookes is also home to an international centre for the History of Medicine and, because of these research strengths, students can get involved in undergraduate courses that are taught by leading experts in their field.
A History degree at Oxford Brookes will provide you with the skills you'll need for historical study and an in-depth knowledge of topics and issues from the 16th century to the present. Oxford has excellent resources for history students. This enables us, uniquely, to offer an optional work placement module that provides valuable work experience utilising historical skills.
The department offers both single and combined honours undergraduate degrees, the latter allowing students to combine History with one of a wide range of other subjects.
Why Brookes?
- You'll acquire historical research skills and an understanding the formation of the modern world, and investigate the dynamics of change and stability.
- A wide range of specialisms to choose from, including Scottish history, history of medicine, race, slavery and colonialism, crime and society, Nazism and fascism.
- Opportunity to include a work placement module as part of your degree - this could involve gaining experience in libraries, the heritage industry, schools, museums or archives.
- Teaching by internationally-recognised scholars in one of the country's top research departments.
- Opportunity to study abroad for part of your degree
Teaching, learning and assessment
Modules on the History degree course typically employ a mixture of lectures, discussion, seminars and tutorials. We use a variety of teaching methods to stimulate student interest. These include role-play, making films, wikis, debating, buzz groups, poster design and quizzes, as well as the traditional lecture.
Assessment predominantly consists of coursework with some examinations, giving you a range of experiences in the study of history. Coursework takes many forms, from book reviews and web blogs to long essays and group projects, and culminates in a final-year dissertation.
All members of the History department are active researchers, and many are internationally renowned experts in their field of study, which is reflected in their teaching on the course. In addition to its reputation for international research excellence, the department has been recognised for teaching and assessment of the highest quality by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education.
In detail
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Course content
History aims to give you an understanding of the historical events, processes and issues central to the formation of the modern world. It will help you to critically appreciate the dynamics of change and stability within the spheres of politics, culture, economics, society, science, ideology and gender, and give you the chance to apply this understanding to the histories of Britain, Europe and beyond.
Our historians teach a very wide-ranging syllabus, from the problems of early modern religion to the governance of Ireland in the nineteenth century; from poisoning and crime to fascism and totalitarianism to terrorism; and from the history of marriage to the question of Anglo-American co-operation in Iraq.
You can view detailed module descriptions here.
The structure of the Oxford Brookes History course is as follows:
Year 1
Single honours students take four compulsory modules (The Origins of Modern Europe, The Age of Revolutions, The Rise of the Modern World, and Making History: Theory, Methods and Sources) and then a further four module credits to complete their first year. These four can be from History or any other field.
Combined honours students take two compulsory modules (The Origins of Modern Europe and Making History: Theory, Methods and Sources) in addition to the compulsories from their other subject. The balance of module credits has then to be made up to eight.
Year 2
Single honours students need to do eight modules and can choose from a wide range of courses. There are two compulsory modules (History and Documents and Historical Writing). The remaining modules are made up from a wide choice in which historical themes are developed such as imperialism, crime, medicine, poverty and welfare, ideas and ideology, family and gender, and nationalism and statehood.
Combined honours students have one compulsory module (History and Documents) to complete, along with three other modules of their choice.
Year 3
All third-year modules are double-credit modules, which means that students study a topic in great depth. The modules are on concise topics reflecting the research interests of the module leader.
Single honours students will study three taught modules plus a dissertation.
Combined honours students will study two modules in which the dissertation is optional. A sample list of third-year modules is below.
As courses are reviewed regularly the module list you choose from may vary from that shown below.
Year 1
- The Origins of Modern Europe
- The Age of Revolutions
- The Rise of the Modern World
- Medicine and Society, 1650–1850
- Disunited Kingdoms
- Life in Industrial England
- Making History: Theory, Methods and Sources
- Atlantic Histories
Years 2 and 3
Year 2
- The Crisis of the West
- History and Documents
- The Early Modern State
- Old Worlds and New Worlds: Cultural Encounters
- Gender, Sexualities and the Body
- Historical Writing
- Poverty and Welfare
- Crime and Punishment through the Ages
- A History of Modern Ideas
- The Age of Empire
- Family, Household and Life-Cycle
- Politics, Society and Culture in Modern Britain
- Population, Family and Kinship, 1600–1850
- History Work-Based Learning. The History department offers the opportunity for a limited number of students to complete a placement with an organisation which has historical links or interests.
- Independent Study I (Semester 1) involves individual study, under the supervision of one or more members of the academic staff, on a topic chosen by the student.
- Independent Study II (Semester 2) involves individual study, under the supervision of one or more members of the academic staff, on a topic chosen by the student. The course differs qualitatively from Independent Study I in that students may use this module to obtain credit for vocational training, group projects, overseas projects and exhibitions.
Year 3
- The Storm of Progress in Europe, 1880-1925
- Anglo-American Relations in the Twentieth Century
- Forensic Medicine in Western Society
- Outcast Ireland
- Witchcraft, Magic and Belief
- Soviet State and Society, 1914-1939
- Victorian Modernities
- Family Emotions: English Identity and Experience, 1750-1830
- In Cold Blood: Violence in the Modern Era
- The Troubles: Northern Ireland, 1967-1998
- Modern South Africa: from Slavery to Apartheid
- Jack the Ripper and the Victorian Underworld
- Sexual Deviants and Social Outcasts
- Blue, White and Green Nation: Britain and the Sea, 1588-2000
- American Revolutions: Ordinary Lives and Extraordinary Times
- Soviet State and Society, 1914-1939
- Sedition and Celluloid: UK and US Censorship since 1880
- Dissertation on topic of student's choice
Work placements
You will have the opportunity to undertake a work placement module as part of your degree. This could involve gaining experience in libraries, the heritage industry, schools, museums or archives. As well as enhancing your CV, this experience will broaden your skills base, make you more employable, and support applications for further study.
Study abroad
Information about exchanges, European work placements and other study abroad programmes, is available here.
Free language courses for students - the Open Module
Free language courses are available to all full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students who are studying any course on our Headington (including Marston Road), Harcourt Hill or Wheatley Campuses, and can be taken as a credit on some courses.
Key facts
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Department
Department of History, Philosophy and Religion
Course length
Full-time: 3 years
Part-time: up to 6 years
Teaching location
Headington Campus, Gipsy Lane
Start date
September 2012
UCAS code
V101 BA/HT
Combine with...
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This course can be combined with one of the following subjects:
Anthropology
LV61 Mod/HIAN
Drama
WV41 Mod/HIDW
Education Studies
XV31 Mod/HIWD
English
QVRC Mod/HIEA
Film Studies
PV31 Mod/HIFM
French Studies
VR11 Mod/HIFC
Geography
LV71 Mod/HIGG
History of Art
VV13 Mod/HIHA
International Relations
LVF1 Mod/HIRL
Japanese Studies
TV2C Mod/HIJB
Music
VW13 Mod/HIMS
Politics
LV21 Mod/HIPO
Publishing Media
PV4C Mod/HIPJ
Sociology
LV31 Mod/HISO
Spanish (Minor)
V1R4 Mod/HISX
Sport, Coaching and Physical Education
CV16 Mod/HISU
Fees / funding
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Tuition fees
UK/EU students
Full-time: £9,000
Part-time: £750 per module. You can take up to five modules per academic year.
International students
Full-time: £11,000
Questions about fees?
Contact Student Finance on:
+44 (0)1865 483088
finance-fees@brookes.ac.uk
Funding and scholarships
For general sources of financial support, see:
Apply / Entry reqs
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Typical offers
A-level: BBB or equivalent
IB Diploma: 32 points
Advanced Diploma: grade B, including A-level at grade B
Other typical offers include:
- BB at A-level plus BB at AS-level
- AB at A-level plus B at AS-level
- vocational A-levels are also accepted.
For combined honours, normally the offer will lie between the offer quoted for each subject.
Our innovative modular system, combined with our total commitment to student support and close interest in each student’s progress, means that we are able to admit students from a huge range of backgrounds. Students with non-traditional careers paths or backgrounds are welcome to contact the Senior Tutor for information or just an informal chat. If we are unsure of your suitability for the course we may interview you.
Specific entry requirements
Please also see the university's general entry requirements.
English language requirements
Please see the university's standard English language requirements.
English language requirements for visas
If you need a student visa to enter the UK you will need to meet the UK Border Agency's minimum language requirements as well as the university's requirements. Find out more about English language requirements.
Full-time students should apply for this course through UCAS.
Part-time students should apply directly to the university.
Conditions of acceptance
When you accept our offer you agree to the conditions of acceptance. You should therefore read those conditions before accepting the offer.
Credit transfer
Oxford Brookes operates the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). All undergraduate single modules are equivalent to 7.5 ECTS credits and double modules to 15 ECTS credits. More about ECTS credits.
Student experience
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Why Oxford is a great place to study History
Oxford is steeped in historical significance and contains an abundance of resources for the student of history. It is also a city rich in student culture, with a vibrant programme of social activities all year round.
Support for students studying History
There are a number of people, including Academic Advisers, the Senior Tutor and a Student Support Co-ordinator, all working within the department itself, who can help you with your course. Oxford Brookes also has a very active History Society, which offers an exciting programme of events, both intellectual and social, every year.
General support services
Supporting your learning
From academic advisers and support co-ordinators to specialist subject librarians and other learning support staff, we want to ensure that you get the best out of your studies.
Personal support services
We want your time at Brookes to be as enjoyable and successful as possible. That's why we provide all the facilities you need to be relaxed, happy and healthy throughout your studies.
Accommodation
At Brookes we understand that when you live away from home it's important to be somewhere that you feel comfortable and safe.
After graduation
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Career prospects
History degrees offer a wide range of highly-valued intellectual and transferable skills, which enable graduates to compete favourably in the employment market. Recent history graduates from Oxford Brookes have embarked on professions and occupations in a wide range of spheres, including IT, advertising, publishing, teaching, business, the civil and diplomatic services, public relations, law, sales and marketing, and the heritage industry. A number of graduates also go on to study at master's and doctoral level - many here at Oxford Brookes.
Both the Oxford Brookes Careers Service and students’ personal tutors are deeply involved with the development of student-centred courses and in fostering the skills and ambition that employers demand.
Further study
We also have a thriving master's programme in History, as well as a master's in History of Medicine. Together, these form the core of a strong postgraduate community including more than twenty-five students undertaking research for their doctorates. The MA has clusters in social, medical, political and international history, and any of these can lead on to doctoral research.
