Department of History
Level 2 Module Allocation
Procedures Meeting
Dr James Shaw
Please note this meeting is being recorded, any questions will form part of the
recording
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Why do we do Module Allocations?
• To allow student choice.
• To ensure a fair allocations process.
• For small group teaching – seminar groups of 15.
• Last year every student was allocated to at least two of
their first preferences.
• There will be over 30 modules to choose from; you pick
your first and second preferences. We will allocate you
to a combination of these.
• The module list will be different to the 2015-16 list.
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Module Allocations: the process
Wed 13th April
Wed 13th April (after
meeting)
By 5pm on Tuesday
19th April
Wed 20th – Sun 24th
April
Mon 25th – Thurs
28th April
Fri 29th April
Tues 3rd – Fri 20th
May
Attend the History Module Allocations Meeting.
Module allocation instructions sent out by department.
Fri 8th July
Exam results released. Registry Services will provide information
about completing your registration.
List of the History modules running in 2016-17 including the DRAFT
timetable will be available.
Departmental module preference forms open at 9am Wednesday
and preferences must be submitted midnight on Sunday.
Department allocates students to modules.
History Module Allocations published on History Online (MOLE).
University Online Module Choice system opens.
SINGLE HISTORY – You will not need to complete the University
Online Module Choice process, unless you are requesting an
unrestricted module.
DUALISTS – You will need to complete the University Online
Module Choice process; your History modules will appear, however
you will need to submit modules from your dual department.
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Level 2 Modules
Core modules – HST202: Historians and History (all students),
available in first semester only. Taught through lectures /
seminars / office hours
Document options – available in first semester only; detailed
studies of a historical theme or event with particular focus on
source analysis. Lectures / seminars / office hours
Examples: Aztecs – 1066 and All That – Making of Modern India
Option modules – first and second semester. Detailed studies
of periods / themes. Lectures / seminars / office hours
Examples: Rome and Its Empire – The History of Terrorism –
Gender, Culture & Society
Course assignment – taught in second semester only. 5,000
word essay tied to either a document option or option module.
Workshops and individual supervisions.
Single Honours Degree Structure
Compulsory
Modules
Must take at
least two option
modules from
History
HST202
(Semester 1)
20 credits
Document
Option
Course
Assignment
(Semester 1)
20 credits
(Semester 2)
20 credits
Option
Modules
At least one module (including
the document option) per band:
Band A – Pre 1500
Band B – 1500-1800
Band C – Post 1800
Can take 20
credits outside
History –
unrestricted
How?
Attached to your Document
Option or one of your Option
modules.
What?
Provided the member of staff
teaching is available in sem 2.
5,000 word extended
essay.
When?
Runs in semester 2
only.
Course
Assignment
Teaching?
Restrictions
Supervisor, seminars
& workshops.
Can only be taken
with HST modules,
not AAP or EAS.
Preferences?
Nominate top three
preferences.
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Dual Honours Degree Structure
Compulsory
Module
HST202
(Semester 1)
Option
Modules?
Must take at least
one option module
from History - total
of 40 credits.
No banding
requirements for
dual students.
Generally 60 credits
in History and 60
credits in dual.
Can take 20
credits outside
History –
unrestricted.
Timetable
The timetable is draft at this stage, please be aware
changes can occur.
Please check your timetable carefully, particularly if you
are taking modules outside of History.
We work closely with our Dual Departments to ensure
the minimum number of timetable problems.
If you find you have a timetable problem please get in
touch with the department as soon as possible and we
will look into possible resolutions.
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What to do next?
• Look at the module information available at:
www.sheffield.ac.uk/history/current_students/undergradu
ate/modules/level2-allocation-process
• Once the module list is available, visit module convenors
in office hours to discuss specific questions you may
have.
• Attend drop-in sessions, specifically available to help with
module allocation queries:
• Tuesday 19th April 3-4.30pm
• Thursday 21st April 9.30-10.30am
• Thursday 21st April 3.30-4.30pm (JES only)
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Key Information
• It is not allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Preferences submitted on time will be given priority over late
submissions.
• Do not take more than 70 credits per semester.
• Any queries, please see
http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/history/current_students/undergrad
uate/modules/level2-allocation-process or contact
history.ugenquiries@sheffield.ac.uk
• There are two systems: a Departmental Module Preference
system & a University Online Module Choice system.
• Problems with module allocation? Get in touch by email asap
or see Dr James Shaw on Tuesday 3rd May, 1-3pm.