UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD
Faculty of Social Sciences
Division of Peace Studies
Programme Title: BA (Hons) in Interdisciplinary Human
Studies
Awarding and teaching
institution:
University of Bradford
Final award:
BA (Honours)
[Framework for Higher Education
Qualifications level 6]
BA (Ordinary)
[Framework for Higher Education
Qualifications level 6]
Diploma of Higher Education
[Framework for Higher Education
Qualifications level 5]
Certificate of Higher Education
[Framework for Higher Education
Qualifications level 4]
Programme title:
Interdisciplinary Human Studies
Programme approved /
accredited by:
N/A
Duration:
3 years full time
UCAS code:
LQV0
Subject benchmark
statement(s):
Sociology, Psychology, Philosophy, English
FHEQ Level
4-6
Date produced:
September 2003
Last updated :
August 2015
Introduction
The BA in Interdisciplinary Human Studies includes the traditional humanities
of Philosophy and English, together with the more recent sciences of
Psychology and Sociology. In most universities these are left in departmental
isolation, with a joint programme the only concession to the obvious
territorial overlaps. Our BA Honours programme in Interdisciplinary Human
Studies brings the human studies together, celebrating their
complementarity and contrasts, and providing an opportunity for you to
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develop a rich background across the range of the disciplines concerned.
You also have the opportunity to apply your focus to any of the individual
subject areas enabling you to specialise in Philosophy, English, Psychology or
Sociology.
Programme Aims
The programme is intended to:
A1
Provide a supportive, structured environment in which you are
encouraged to develop independent learning skills.
A2
Develop subject knowledge and understanding, and provide education
in discipline skills to enable you to pursue further programmes of
study or careers in areas where social science skills are required or
desirable.
A3
Develop personal transferable skills to enable a significant proportion
of graduates to pursue further programmes of study or careers in noncognate fields.
Programme Learning Outcomes
Certificate in Higher Education
When you have successfully completed Level 4 of the programme you will be
able to:
LO1. Understand and examine key conceptual frameworks within each
discipline, including their characteristic modalities of expression and
methods of enquiry.
LO2. Report on and critique works from leading authors, significant
controversies and critical debates in each field and use subject specific
skills.
Diploma in Higher Education
When you have successfully completed Level 5 of the programme you will be
able to:
LO3. Apply subject specific skills to issues raised in each discipline, and
bring a range of analytical and linguistic skills to bear on texts drawn
from a single discipline.
LO4. Compare the perspectives of different disciplines applied to the same
topic.
LO5. Write well, and tailor your writing effectively to audience and context.
BA Honours*
When you have successfully completed Level 6 of the programme you will be
able to:
LO6. Understand the relationship of empirical data to conceptual and
theoretical issues.
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LO7. Co-operate with sensitivity and self-awareness in groups.
LO8. Display familiarity with the possibility that many problems in the social
sciences and humanities may admit of more than one approach and
may have more than one solution.
*Students attaining a BA (Ordinary) degree will meet the same learning
outcomes, but on the basis of a smaller number of credits
Curriculum
The programme consists of 360 credits, made up of core and optional
modules. You will take 120 credits at each stage.
Stage 1 [Level 4]
Stage 1 of the programme aims to give a basic grounding in our four key
disciplines; English, Philosophy, Psychology and Sociology. At the end of the
year you should be able to write a competent essay in all of these disciplines
and to discuss the issues raised within each of them in a confident and lucid
way.
Additionally in stage 1 we offer certain narrower and more focused 'skills'
based modules: the aim of these is to provide a basic competence in logical
thinking and argument, the use of language, and the appropriate utilisation
of Information Technology. We give support in developing general skills such
as essay writing techniques and book reviews.
Module
Code
Module Title
Type
Credits
Level
Study
period
SP-4016D
Reasoning and Study Skills
for Humanities
Core
20
4
1
SP-4009D
Literature and Society 1 :
1600 – 1914
Core
20
4
1
SJ-4008L
Introduction to Psychology
Core
20
4
1 and 2
SP-4001L
Introduction to Philosophy
Core
20
4
1 and 2
SJ-4006D
Introduction to Sociology
Core
20
4
2
SP-4012D
Twentieth Century Literature
Core
20
4
2
Students who have achieved at least 120 credit points at Level 4 may exit the
programme and are eligible for the award of Certificate of Higher Education.
Stage 2 [Level 5]
In stage 2 of the BA in Interdisciplinary Human Studies programme we
continue with discipline based modules but now we expect you to be
grounded in the basic elements of the four key disciplines and to be able to
deploy these disciplines more ambitiously, for example you could be
addressing more methodological issues in the discipline or applying the
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discipline to broader fields. Some of these modules are assessed by seen
examination papers, further developing examination techniques which will
help you build towards the assessments of stage 3. The stage 2
assessments overall will eventually make up 20% of the final programme
profile. We also begin advanced work in stage 2 that prepares for the
greater freedom and depth of work in stage 3.
Module
Code
Module Title
Type
Credits
Level
Study
period
SJ-5013D
Race and Ethnicity
Core
20
5
1
SP-5003D
Philosophy of Natural and
Social Sciences
Core
20
5
1
SP-5001D
Political Philosophy
Core
20
5
2
SP-5028D
History of Ideas: Copernicus,
Darwin and Freud
Core
20
5
2
SP-5017D
Shakespeare
Option
20
5
1
SP-5010D
War, Democracy and
Consensus
Option
20
5
1
SP-5011D
International Politics of the
Cold War 1945-1991
Option
20
5
1
SP-5006D
Global Governance
Option
20
5
1
SP-5015D
Imagined Identities in British
Literature
Option
20
5
2
SJ-5005D
Popular Culture
Option
20
5
2
SP-5012D
Understanding Violence
Option
20
5
2
SP-5027D
Responding to Conflict
Option
20
5
2
Students who have achieved at least 120 credit points at Level 5 may exit the
programme and are eligible for the award of Diploma of Higher Education.
Stage 3 [Level 6]
In stage 3 the largest component of the final year is a dissertation of 12,00015,000 words. You choose your own topic, broadly within the four
constituent disciplines of the programme, in co-operation with your final
year co-ordinator towards the end of stage 2 and then from autumn until
after Easter in stage 3 research you will individually on it, though with
regular back-up from an assigned supervisor. The dissertation is considered
by most students to be a satisfying culmination of the Interdisciplinary
Human Studies programme: it is a demanding intellectual task but one that
leaves you with a very tangible and fulfilling outcome. Many students see
the dissertation as a welcomed preparation for their future career.
Altogether, the stage 3 work (dissertation, interdisciplinary modules and
discipline option modules) makes up 80% of the final programme profile.
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Module
Code
Module Title
Type
Credits
Level
Study
period
SP-6003B
Dissertation
Core
60
6
1 and 2
SP-6022D
The Nature of Time
Core
20
6
1
SP-6005D
Democracy and
Authoritarianism
Option
20
6
1
SJ-6011D
Understanding Social and
Personal Identities
Option
20
6
1
Elective
Elective
20
6
1
SP-6004D
Human Rights
Option
20
6
2
SP-6023D
Currents of European
Thought
Option
20
6
2
Elective
Elective
20
6
2
.
Teaching and Assessment Strategies
The teaching and learning strategy takes into consideration the learning
outcomes, progression through the levels of study, the nature of the subject,
and the need for you to take greater responsibility for your own learning as
you progress through the programme.
Modes of teaching will include group work, lectures, seminars, use of video
and interactive and on-line exercises. All modules are supported by a ‘virtual
learning environment’ which allows you easy access to overheads, lecture
notes, PowerPoint presentations and other relevant teaching materials (handouts).
Throughout the programme, you will acquire skills that will be useful not
only in your chosen subject area, but in whatever profession you choose to
follow.
Looking back at stages 2 and 3 together, we assess you in a wide number of
different ways – presentations, shorter and longer essays, different sorts of
examination and a dissertation. We believe this makes for a fair test of your
abilities, spreads out the pressure and helps develop a wide range of skills
that will be useful to you after graduation.
Assessment Regulations
This Programme conforms to the standard University Assessment
Regulations which are available at the following link:
http://www.bradford.ac.uk/aqpo/ordinances-and-regulations/
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Admission Requirements
The University welcomes applications from all potential students regardless
of their previous academic experience; offers are made following detailed
consideration of each individual application. Most important in the decision
to offer a place is our assessment of a candidate’s potential to benefit from
their studies and of their ability to succeed on this particular programme.
Entrance requirements for each programme will vary but consideration of
your application will be based on a combination of your formal academic
qualifications and other relevant experience.
If you have prior certificated learning or professional experience which may
be equivalent to parts of this programme, the University has procedures to
evaluate this learning in order to provide you with exemptions from specified
modules contained within the curriculum. Please talk to us if you do not fit
the standard pattern of entry qualifications.
The University of Bradford has always welcomed applications from disabled
students, and these will be considered on the same academic grounds as are
applied to all applicants. If you have some form of disability you may wish to
contact the programme leader before you apply.
A typical offer to someone seeking entry through the UCAS scheme would be
240 points. However, applications are welcome from mature students (those
over 21 years of age on entry) and candidates with non-standard
qualifications or who, lacking academic qualifications, have significant
relevant experience. On completion of a UCAS form you will be invited to the
Faculty for an Applicant Visitor Day when you will have the opportunity to
meet staff, view the facilities and discuss “the Bradford experience” with
current students.
Learning Resources
The JB Priestley Library on the city campus and our specialist library in the
Faculty of Management and Law provide a wide range of printed and
electronic resources to support your studies. We offer quiet study space if
you want to work on your own, and group study areas for the times when
you need to discuss work with fellow students. Subject librarians for each
Faculty provide training sessions and individual guidance in finding the
information you need for your assignment, and will help you organise your
references properly.
Student PC clusters can be found in all our libraries and elsewhere on the
campus. Many of these are open 24/7. You can also use the University's
wireless network to access the internet from your own laptop. Most of our
online journals are available on the internet (both on and off campus), and
you can also access your University email account, personal information and
course-related materials this way.
Staff are on hand during the daytime to help you if you get stuck, and there
is a 24/7 IT helpline available.
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Student Support and Guidance
Programme Team
Support for you personally and in your programme of study, will be provided
both by the University and the Programme Team. You will be allocated a
personal tutor who is someone with whom you will be able to talk about any
academic or personal concerns. The Faculty will ensure that there is
someone available with whom you feel comfortable to help and support you.
You will be provided with a comprehensive series of handbooks that you can
consult on a range of learning issues and your programme tutors will be
available to consult on subject specific queries.
Students’ Union
We value the feedback provided by students and collaborate with the
Students’ Union, through a system of Student representatives and formal
staff student liaison committees, so that any issues you wish to raise are
addressed rapidly.
The Students’ Union provide professional academic representation and
advice. The Students’ Union and the University of Bradford work in
partnership to provide confidential counselling and welfare services where
you can get help with any aspect of your personal or academic life. Student
Financial and Information Services (based in the Hub) will provide you with
information about a diverse range of issues such as council tax, personal
safety and tourist information. International Students can access a range of
additional advice and support services through the Students’ Union.
Employability and Career Development
The University is committed to helping students develop and enhance their
employability profile and capabilities through learning opportunities
embedded within the curriculum.
Furthermore, the University is committed to supporting students to develop
their commitment towards a career pathway(s) and to implementing a career
plan. Professional career guidance and development support is available
throughout your time as a student and as a graduate from Career
Development Services. The support available from Career Development
Services includes a wide range of information resources, one to one
appointments, a weekly workshop programme, a mentoring programme,
graduate recruitment and careers fairs, plus information and help to find you
part time work, summer work, placements, graduate internship programmes
and graduate entry vacancies. In addition, some students as part of their
programme of study may have the opportunity to complete a Career &
Personal Development accredited module delivered by the Career
Development Service.
All students are encouraged to access Career Development Services at an
early stage during their studies and to use the extensive resources available
on their web site www.careers.brad.ac.uk.
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Career Development Services annually undertakes a survey of all graduates
to find out their destination six months after graduation. The survey gathers
data on the employment and further study routes graduates have entered
and a range of other information including job roles, name and location of
employers, salary details etc. The survey findings for each programme of
study are presented on the programme information pages on the University
website and via Career Development Services’ website
www.careers.brad.ac.uk
Academic Skills Advice Service
For undergraduate students who are looking to improve their marks during
their time at university, study skills and maths advice is available to all
regardless of degree discipline or level of study. Students can access a
programme of interactive workshops and clinics which are delivered thought
out the year. This is in addition to our extremely popular face-to-face
guidance from our advisers, who also offer a wide range of online and paper
based materials for self-study.
http://www.bradford.ac.uk/academic-skills
Disability
Disabled students will find a supportive environment at Bradford where we
are committed to ensuring that all aspects of student life are accessible to
everyone. The Disability Service can help by providing support, advice and
equipment to help you get the most out of your time at Bradford. It is a
place where you can discuss any concerns you may have about adjustments
that you may need, whether these relate to study, personal care or other
issues. For more information contact the Disability Service by phoning:
01274 233739 or via email: disabilities@bradford.ac.uk
University Policies and Initiatives
Learning and Teaching
Our University approach to learning, teaching and assessment is
encapsulated by an integrated set of themes and principles within our
Curriculum Framework. All of our degree programmes have been designed
to provide you with an inclusive and engaging learning environment which
gives you the opportunity to thrive and develop in your area of study. Our
research-informed programmes have a particular focus on developing your
employability. We also place a strong emphasis on collaborative, real-world
and enquiry-based learning, supported by appropriate learning technologies.
Our assessment is designed not just to measure your achievement, but also
to shape and guide your learning through preparing you for the increasing
level of challenge as you progress through your degree. Together, these
lead to you developing a distinctive set of graduate attributes which will
prepare you for life beyond university.
Ecoversity
Ecoversity is a strategic project of the University which aims to embed the
principles of sustainable development into our decision-making, learning and
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teaching, research activities campus operations and lives of our staff and
students. We do not claim to be a beacon for sustainable development but
we aspire to become a leading University in this area. The facilities we create
for teaching and learning, including teaching spaces, laboratories, IT labs
and social spaces, will increasingly reflect our commitments to sustainable
development. Staff and student participation in this initiative is crucial to its
success and its inclusion in the programme specification is a clear signal that
it is at the forefront of our thinking in programme development, delivery,
monitoring and review. For more details see www.bradford.ac.uk/ecoversity
Further Information
For further information, please check the University prospectus or contact
Admissions.
The Admissions Office
The Admissions Office
The University of Bradford
Faculty of Social Sciences
Richmond Road
The University of Bradford
Bradford, BD7 1DP
Richmond Road
UK
Bradford, BD7 1DP
+44 (0)1274 233054
http://www.brad.ac.uk/ssis/socialhttp://www.brad.ac.uk/courses/ sciences
The contents of this programme specification may change, subject to the
University's regulations and course approval, monitoring and review
procedures.
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Appendices – BA Interdisciplinary Human Studies
1. Programme Learning Outcomes
Level
Code
Title
Type
4
SP-4016D
Reasoning and Study Skills for Humanities
Core
S
4
SP-4009D
Literature and Society 1: 1600-1914
Core
A
4
SJ-4008L
Introduction to Psychology
Core
A
4
SP-4001L
Introduction to Philosophy
Core
A
4
SJ-4006D
Introduction to Sociology
Core
A
4
SP-4012D
Twentieth Century Literature
Core
S
5
SJ-5013D
Race and Ethnicity
Core
A
5
SP-5003D
Philosophy of Natural and Social Sciences
Core
A
5
SP-5001D
Political Philosophy
Core
A
5
SP-5028D
History of Ideas: Copernicus, Darwin and Freud
Core
A
5
SP-5017D
Shakespeare
Option
A
5
SP-5010D
War, Democracy and Consensus
Option
A
5
SP-5015D
Imagined Identities in British Literature
Option
A
5
SP-5006D
Global Governance
Option
A
5
SP-5011D
International Politics of the Cold War 19451991
Option
5
SJ-5005D
Popular Culture
Option
A
5
SP-5012D
Understanding Violence
Option
A
5
SP-5027D
Responding to Conflict
Option
A
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LO2
LO3
LO4
LO5
LO6
LO7
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
S
A
A
S
A
A
S
A
S
A
A
A
A
A
A
S
A
A
A
A
1
6
SP-6003B
Dissertation
Core
A
6
SP-6022D
The Nature of Time
Core
A
6
SJ-6011D
Understanding Social and Personal Identities
Option
A
6
SP-6005D
Democracy and Authoritarianism
Option
A
A
6
SP-6004D
Human Rights
Option
A
A
6
SP-6023D
Currents of European Thought
Option
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
S
S
S
A
S
Notes
A = this outcome is formally assessed in the module
S = this outcome is explicitly supported in the learning and teaching but is not formally assessed
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2. Teaching map
Level
Code
Title
Type
1
4
SP-4016D
Reasoning and Study Skills for Humanities
Core
X
X
4
SP-4009D
Literature and Society 1: 1600-1914
Core
X
X
4
SJ-4008L
Introduction to Psychology
Core
X
4
SP-4001L
Introduction to Philosophy
Core
X
4
SJ-4006D
Introduction to Sociology
Core
X
X
4
SP-4012D
Twentieth Century Literature
Core
X
X
X
5
SJ-5013D
Race and Ethnicity
Core
X
X
X
5
SP-5003D
Philosophy of Natural and Social Sciences
Core
X
5
SP-5001D
Political Philosophy
Core
X
5
SP-5028D
History of Ideas: Copernicus, Darwin and Freud
Core
X
X
X
5
SP-5017D
Shakespeare
Option
X
X
5
SP-5010D
War, Democracy and Consensus
Option
X
X
5
SP-5015D
Imagined Identities in British Literature
Option
X
X
5
SP-5006D
Global Governance
Option
X
X
5
SP-5011D
International Politics of the Cold War 1945-1991
Option
X
X
5
SJ-5005D
Popular Culture
Option
X
5
SP-5012D
Understanding Violence
Option
X
5
SP-5027D
Responding to Conflict
Option
X
6
SP-6003B
Dissertation
Core
6
SP-6022D
The Nature of Time
Core
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3
4
5
6
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
3
6
SJ-6011D
Understanding Social and Personal Identities
Option
X
X
6
SP-6005D
Democracy and Authoritarianism
Option
X
6
SP-6004D
Human Rights
Option
X
X
6
SP-6023D
Currents of European Thought
Option
X
X
Teaching and Learning Methods
1. Lectures
2. Seminars
3. Group work
4. Supervision
5. Presentations
6. Library sessions
Notes:
Seminars frequently involve student-led short presentations, supported by academic staff, to facilitate discussions.
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3. Assessment map
Level
Code
Title
Type
1
2
4
SP-4016D
Reasoning and Study Skills for Humanities
Core
X
4
SP-4009D
Literature and Society 1: 1600-1914
Core
X
4
SJ-4008L
Introduction to Psychology
Core
X
4
SP-4001L
Introduction to Philosophy
Core
X
4
SJ-4006D
Introduction to Sociology
Core
4
SP-4012D
Twentieth Century Literature
Core
5
SJ-5013D
Race and Ethnicity
Core
5
SP-5003D
Philosophy of Natural and Social Sciences
Core
X
5
SP-5001D
Political Philosophy
Core
X
5
SP-5028D
History of Ideas: Copernicus, Darwin and Freud
Core
3
4
5
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
5
SP-5017D
Shakespeare
Option
X
5
SP-5010D
War, Democracy and Consensus
Option
X
5
SP-5015D
Imagined Identities in British Literature
Option
X
5
SP-5006D
Global Governance
Option
X
5
SP-5011D
International Politics of the Cold War 1945-1991
Option
X
5
SJ-5005D
Popular Culture
Option
X
5
SP-5012D
Understanding Violence
Option
X
5
SP-5027D
Responding to Conflict
Option
X
6
SP-6003B
Dissertation
Core
X
6
SP-6022D
The Nature of Time
Core
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X
X
X
X
X
5
6
SJ-6011D
Understanding Social and Personal Identities
Option
X
6
SP-6005D
Democracy and Authoritarianism
Option
X
6
SP-6004D
Human Rights
Option
X
6
SP-6023D
Currents of European Thought
Option
X
Methods of Assessment
1. Coursework
2. Exam
3. Book review
4. Project
5. Online test
6. Presentation / In class assignment
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