BA (Hons) History and Political Science – SH338 (Under Review)
1.
Objectives
This degree programme is designed to provide knowledge and competence in the field of
culture, history and society, and international relations. It provides the background for a number
of professions in such sectors as teaching, the civil service, the media or public relations,
heritage and research institutions, and international and regional organisations.
2.
General Entry Requirements
In accordance with the University General Entry Requirements for admission to undergraduate
degree programmes.
3.
4.
Programme Requirements

A Credit in English Language at Cambridge School Certificate/‘O’ Level or equivalent;

2 GCE ‘A’ Level passes in relevant subjects. Relevant fields include the following:
Social Sciences, Languages and/or any other subject acceptable to the Department.
Programme Duration
Full-time students:
5.
Maximum
3 years
5 years
Minimum Credits required for Degree Award - 105
Core Modules
Electives
Dissertation
75
21
9
Degree
6.
Normal
Credits per Year
As per University Regulation.
7.
Assessment
Each module will be assessed over 100 marks with details as follows (unless otherwise
specified):
Written examinations for all modules will be carried out at the end of the academic year except
for semester modules (unless otherwise stated).
Assessment will be based on a written examination of 2 to 3-hour duration (normally a paper of
2 hour duration for modules carrying less or equal to three credits, and 3 hour paper for modules
carrying six credits) and on continuous assessment done during the semester or year.
An overall total of 40% for combined continuous assessment and written examination
components would be required to pass the module, without minimum thresholds within the
individual continuous assessment and written examination. The same criterion will apply for
modules being assessed jointly. Note that all overall mark for the two modules will be
considered and not the individual marks for each of the two modules.
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8.
Submission Deadline for Dissertation / MiniProject
Final copy: Last week day of March of the Academic Year by 4.00 p.m at latest
9.
Repeat and Termination of Registration
If the CPA of a student is < 40 for an academic year, s/he will have to repeat the entire
academic year, and retake modules as and when offered. However, s/he will not be required, if
s/he wishes, to retake module(s) for which Grade C or above has been obtained.
Students will be allowed to repeat only once over the entire duration of the Programme of
Studies.
Registration of a student will be terminated if
(i) the CPA < 40 at the end of an academic year and the student has already repeated one year
of study; or
ii)
the maximum duration allowed for completion of the Programme of Studies has been
exceeded.
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10. Programme Plan - BA (Hons) History and Political Science
YEAR 1
Code
CORE
HIST 1005Y(1)
HIST 1002Y(1)
HIST 1003 (1)
POLI 1001Y(1)
IREL 1001Y(1)
CSE 1010e(1)
Electives
POLI 1103(1)
POLI 1104(1)
ARCH 1001Y(1)
Module Name
20th Century World Affairs
Mauritian History
Reading and Writing History
Introduction to Political Theory
Theories and Concepts of International Relations
Introduction to Information Technology
Choose any 6 credits from the list below
Core Concepts in Political Science1
Heritage and Politics2
Introduction to archaeology and anthropology
Hrs/Wk
L+P
3+0
3+0
3+0
3+0
3+0
O.E.
3+0
3+0
3+0
TOTAL
Credits
6
6
3
6
6
3
3
3
6
36
YEAR 2
Code
Module Name
CORE
HIST 2002Y(3)
19th and 20th Century Europe
HIST 2013Y(3)
Indian Ocean Societies
Political Science
POLI 2002Y(3)
Political Thought
POLI 2007Y(3)
Comparative Government &Politics
ELECTIVES
Any other 12 credits modules offered by the Department
Foreign language
WBL 2000
Work Based Learning
Hrs/Wk
L+P
3+0
3+0
3+0
3+0
Credits
6
6
6
6
12
8 weeks
TOTAL
3
2
36
YEAR 3
Code
CORE
HIST 2005Y(3)
HIST 3222 (5)
HERT 3001Y(5)
HIST 3004Y(5)
POLI 3001Y(5)
POLI 3002Y(5)
HIST 3000(5)
Module Name
American History1 &
Gender and History2
Or
Museum & Heritage Studies
Modern Asia
Political Sociology
African Politics
Dissertation *
Hrs/Wk
L+P
3+0
3+0
3+0
3+0
3+0
-
Credits
3
3
6
6
6
6
9
Or
MP 3000
Mini Project and 3 credits module
ELECTIVES
Any other 3 credits modules offered by the department
TOTAL
6+3
3
33
TOTAL = 105 credits
Notes:
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
Students are required to earn a CPA of 60 before they are eligible to register on HIST 3000 (5) Dissertation, except with
special dispensation from the Department.
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- Module/s taught during the first semester
2
- Module/s taught during the second semester
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