Department of History
Level 3 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 16.
• Last year every student who submitted on time was
allocated to one of their top three special subjects.
• Special Subjects get oversubscribed so please think
carefully about all six of your preferences.
• The module list will be different to the 2015-16 list.
• The timetable is draft and is subject to change.
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Module Allocations: the process
Wed 13th April
Wed 13th April (after
meeting)
By 5pm on Tues 19th
April
Wed 20th – Sun 24th
April
Thurs 21st April
Attend the History Module Allocations Meeting.
Module allocation instructions sent out by department.
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.
Level 3 Module Fair: opportunity to speak to current Level 3
students and academic staff.
5-7pm, Workroom 1, Diamond Building
Department allocates students to modules.
Mon 25th – Thurs 28th
April
Fri 29th April
History Module Allocations published on History Online (MOLE).
Tues 3rd – Fri 20th
University Online Module Choice system opens.
SINGLE HISTORY – You will not need to complete the University
May
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.
Fri 8th July
Exam results released. Registry Services will provide information
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Sheffield completing your registration.
Level 3 Modules
Dissertations
Two types: HST399 (40 credit) for single honours students has a 10,000 word limit. HST398
(20 credit) for dual honours students only and has a 7,000 word limit. Usually on a topic related
to your special subject. Where regulations allow, dual students can take HST399 alongside a
special subject.
Special Subjects
A focused, document-based module, in which you work closely with a member of staff on their
research specialism. These are taught by two two-hour seminars per week and run over both
semesters in the final year. Examined by means of two three-hour examinations at end of year.
Comparative Options
A 20-credit, one semester module taking major historical themes and exploring these across a
broad time-frame and in a variety of different cultural and geographic settings. Assessed
through two pieces of coursework and oral participation. No exam.
HST3000: The Uses of History
This module explores the theory and practice of public history by providing students with the
opportunity to communicate their scholarly work to an audience beyond the boundaries of our
discipline. Students will work towards to articulating an aspect of their own historical interests
to a non-academic audience while evaluating the use of history outside academic settings.
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Single Honours Degree Structure
Level 3
Dissertation
40 Credits
(Academic Yr)
•
•
•
HST3000
20 Credits
(Semester 2)
Comparative
Option
20 Credits
(Semester 1)
Special
Subject
40 Credits
(Academic Yr)
Order your preferences for the Special Subject and
Comparative Option.
Module information will be available on the department website
on Tuesday 19th April.
You can choose to take an unrestricted module in place of
HST3000 or a Comparative Option.
www.sheffield.ac.uk/history/current_students/undergraduate/modules/level3allocation-process
Dual Honours Degree Structure
No compulsory
modules for
Duals except
Arch/History
History Modules
Uses of History
Comparative Options
Special Subjects
Short Dissertation
Must take 60
credits
of History
modules.
Modules?
Short Dissertation
for dualists is
7,000 words.
20 credits, Sem 2
Long Dissertation is
available to students
who can take 80
credits of History.
Arch/History must
take a joint
dissertation (40
credits) & choose
Special Subject.
DRAFT 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.
Special Subjects are NOT always timetabled at the
same time in Semester 1 and 2.
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?
• On 19th April look at the module information available at:
www.sheffield.ac.uk/history/current_students/undergradu
ate/modules/level3-allocation-process
• Visit special subject convenors in office hours to discuss
specific questions you may have.
• Attend the Module Fair on Thursday 21st April, 5-7pm,
Workroom 1, Diamond Building.
• Attend drop-in sessions, specifically available to help with
module allocation queries:
• Tuesday 19th April 3-4.30pm (room 1.12 & 3.06)
• Thursday 21st April 9.30-10.30am (room 1.12 & 3.06)
• Thursday 21st April 3.30-4.30pm (room 3.06)
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Key Information
• Please read module descriptions carefully, titles do not always
give the full picture.
• You should not take more than 70 credits per semester.
• Modules are not allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Preferences submitted on time will be given priority over late
submissions.
• There are two systems: a Departmental Module Preference
system & a University Online Module Choice system.
• Any queries, please see
www.sheffield.ac.uk/history/current_students/undergraduate/m
odules/level3-allocation-process or contact
history.ugenquiries@sheffield.ac.uk
• Problems with module allocation? Get in touch by email asap
or see Dr James Shaw on Tuesday 3rd May, 1-3pm.