BA (Hons) HISTORY AND SOCIOLOGY – SH 340 (Under Review)
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Objectives
This degree programme is designed to provide knowledge and competence in the fields of
history and sociology from an interdisciplinary perspective. It provides the background for a
number of professions in such sectors as teaching, research, heritage, the civil service, the
media or public relations and research institutions, and NGOs.
2.
General Entry Requirements
In accordance with the University General Entry Requirements for admission to undergraduate
degree programmes.
3.
Programme Requirements
4.
 A credit in English Language at Cambridge School Certificate/‘O’ Level or equivalent.
 2 GCE ‘A’ Level passes in 2 subjects.

Programme Duration
Full-time students:
5.
Maximum
3 years
5 years
Minimum Credits required for Degree Award - 105
Degree
6.
Normal
Core Modules
Electives
Dissertation
84
12
9
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.
Modules marked with an (R) are research-based modules will be assessed by a research
project consisting of 40% of the total mark and 60% by examination.
8.
Submission Deadline for Dissertation
Final copy: Last week day of March of the Academic Year by 4.00 p.m at latest
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9.
Programme Plan - BA (Hons) History and Sociology
YEAR 1
Code
CORE
HIST 1002Y(1)
HIST 1004Y(1)
SOCI 1008Y(1)
SOCI 1001Y(1)
SOCI 1010Y(1)
HIST 1003(1)
POLI 1104(1)
SOCI 1009Y(1)
POLI 1103(1)
Module Name
Mauritian History
International History since the end of the 19th Century
Introduction to Sociology and Sociological Thought
Social Stratification and Inequality
Family: Historical & Sociological Perspectives
ELECTIVES :Choose any 6 credits from the list below
Reading and Writing History
Heritage and Politics
Governance and society
Core Concepts in Political Science
Any other electives offered by the Department
Hrs/Wk
L+P
3+0
3+0
3+0
3+0
3+0
Credits
3+0
3+0
3+0
3+0
3
3
6
3
TOTAL
36
Hrs/Wk
L+P
3+0
3+0
Credits
6
6
6
6
6
YEAR 2
Code
CORE
HIST 2013Y(3)
HIST 2002Y(3)
SOCI 2003Y(3)
SOCI 2010Y(3)
IDHS 2000Y(3)(R)
SOCI 2009Y(3)
ANTH 2011Y(3)
Code
CORE
HIST 3004Y(5)
HIST 3010Y(5)
SOCI 3007Y(5)
SOCI 3008Y(5)
HIST 3000(5)
Module Name
Indian Ocean Societies
19th and 20th Century Europe
Sociological Theories
Education: Socio-Historical Perspectives
3+0
Socio-historical research Methodology
3+0
ELECTIVES :Choose a 6-credit module from the list below
Nature and history of Work
3+0
Oral History and memory
3+0
Any other electives offered by the Department
TOTAL
YEAR 3
Module Name
Hrs/Wk
L+P
Modern Asia
3+0
Contemporary Social, Economic & Political History
3+0
Diversity, Gender and History
3+0
Crime and Punishment : A socio-historical approach
3+0
Dissertation
TOTAL
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
36
Credits
6
6
6
6
9
33
TOTAL = 105 credits
Notes:
Students can also register for WBL 2000 Work Based Learning 8 weeks 2 credits earned.
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