UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE
Programme Specification
This Programme Specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme
and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and
demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.
Sources of information on the programme can be found in Section 17
1. Awarding Institution / Body
University of Central Lancashire
2. Teaching Institution and Location
of Delivery
University of Central Lancashire, Preston
3. University Department/Centre
School of Humanities and the Social Sciences
4. External Accreditation
5. Title of Final Award
BA (Hons) History, Museums & Heritage
6. Modes of Attendance offered
Full time
Part time
7. UCAS Code
VP11 BA/HMH
8. Relevant Subject Benchmarking
Group(s)
History, Politics
9. Other external influences
10. Date of production/revision of
this form
July 2015
11. Aims of the Programme
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To give students a critical and appropriate understanding of the development of heritage
as a distinctive approach to presenting the past, particularly over the past half-century
To develop an appropriate understanding of the nature of History as an academic
discipline, and especially its foundation on analysing and combining primary sources
of evidence, including material evidence
To provide students with access to a wide-ranging programme of historical studies in
terms of geographical and temporal coverage
To develop an ability to understand the nature and function of historiographical debate,
and to profit from such an interplay of ideas
To promote awareness of the wider importance and value of the skills of historical
study, both within and outside the academic community
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To develop the ability to communicate in an appropriate and clear manner, thus
preparing the learner for careers in museums and other heritage institutions
12. Learning Outcomes, Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods
A. Knowledge and Understanding
A1. A range of historical periods, topics and issues
A2. an appreciation of the nature of the discipline of history and how historians work
A3. critical awareness of the nature of museums and heritage institutions and their distinctive
approach to communicating information about the past
Teaching and Learning Methods
Lectures, seminars, workshops, independent and small group work, community history projects,
work placements
Assessment methods
Essays, oral presentations, examinations, project work, display preparation, dissertation
B. Subject-specific skills
Students will be able to:
B1. engage at an appropriate level in historiographical debate, and to adapt academic history for a
heritage setting without losing accuracy
B2. analyse and synthesise different kinds of historical evidence, including material evidence
B3. construct and defend historical arguments
B4. communicate complex ideas and issues to non-specialists
Teaching and Learning Methods
Lectures, seminars, workshops, independent and small group work
Assessment methods
Essays, oral presentations, examinations, project work, dissertation
C. Thinking Skills
Students will be able to
C1. analyse and utilise evidence, including material evidence, to build an understanding of the
past, and of the ways in which it has been interpreted
C2. interpret, construct and defend historical arguments suited to different audiences, including
those who visit museums and heritage institutions
C3. show critical awareness and an appreciation of the pressures that shape historical thinking,
including those specific to museums and heritage institutions
C4. reflect on the nature of museums and heritage institutions and their role in different societies
Teaching and Learning Methods
Seminars, small group and independent work. Interaction with outside agencies.
Assessment methods
Essays, oral presentations, examinations, project work, displays, dissertation
D. Other skills relevant to employability and personal development
Students will be able to employ:
D1. an ability to engage at degree level in independent and group work
D2. an ability to retrieve, analyse and synthesise appropriate evidence
D3. an ability to communicate reasoned arguments in written and oral form appropriate to different
audiences
D4. an ability to manage projects and solve the problems that arise during them
Teaching and Learning Methods
Lectures, seminars, independent and small group work. Interaction with outside agencies.
Assessment methods
Essays, oral presentations, examinations, project work, dissertation
13. Programme Structures*
Level
Module
Code
Module Title
HY3991
Core
History Dissertation
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History, Museums and
Heritage Dissertation
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Extended History Dissertation
HY3972
Compulsory
Work placement in History
Level 6
HY3990
HY3997
HY3005
HY3022
HY3029
HY3054
HY3059
HY3061
HY3062
HY3063
HY3064
CD3005
CJ3018
CJ3025
DF3018
PI3006
PO3112
PO3134
IR3001
RB3003
RB3005
ET3981
ET3982
ET3983
Optional
Germany Under the Nazis
Public Space in the English
City: A Social and Cultural
History c.1850-1910
Education, Society and
Culture in England, 1790-1914
India, Pakistan, Afghanistan
since 1947. International
Conflict and Democracy
African nationalism and
Independence, 1921-1982
Riots and Revolution: popular
politics and the English
working class, c.1770-1848
A Place Apart? The Northern
Ireland Troubles
The Presidency of John F
Kennedy 1961-63
Thatcher’s Britain, 1979-1990
Realistic Work
Experience:Museum
Exhibition Design
Understanding State Crime
and Genocide
Terrorism and Security
Political Activism and the Deaf
World
Modern European Thought
Contemporary AngloAmerican Political Philosophy
Continuity and Change in
British Politics
War, Ethics and Society
Religion in a Global Village
Political Islam and Islamic
Movements
Student Initiated Module
Student Initiated Module
Student Initiated Module
14. Awards and Credits*
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Bachelor Honours Degree in
History, Museums and Heritage
Requires 360 credits including a
minimum of 220 at Level 5 or
above, and including 100 at Level
6, including a dissertation module
Bachelor Degree in History,
Museums and Heritage
Requires 320 credits, including a
minimum of 180 at Level 5 or
above, and including 60 at Level 6
Level 5
HY2001
HY2102
HY2028
HY2101
HY2006
HY2007
HY2062
HY2095
HY2096
HY2098
HY2099
CI2008
ED2218
PI2214
PO2110
PO2400
SO2103
VO2003
ET2981
ET2982
ET2983
Level 5
Level 4
HY1101
HY1123
HY1110
HY1117
Core
Sources and Methods
Public History in Practice
Compulsory
Community History Project
State and Society in Britain
1750-1918
Optional
Europe in an Age of Atrocity
1914-2000
Twentieth Century Britain
Rebellion to Partition: Ireland
1798-1921
Cold War in Asia, 1945-1989:
History, Society and Conflict
Colonial Impacts: Africa 16521910
The Good, The Bad and the
Downright Evil: Perceptions of
Crime and Punishment in
England, 1700-1900
America and the World, 1898
- 2001
Diversity and Inclusive
Practice with Children and
Adults
Experiential Learning in
Educational Settings
Foundation of Ethics
History of Political Ideas
Radical Politics and Political
Ideas in Modern Britain : From
Lloyd George to Tony Blair
Sociology of Social
Movements
Community Leadership
Student Initiated Module
Student Initiated Module
Student Initiated Module
Free choice elective (e.g.
language)
Core
Understanding History
Public History, Heritage and
Society
Compulsory
The Making of Britain: 16881815
State and Society in Europe:
1815-1914
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Exit Award: Diploma in Higher
Education in History, Museums
and Heritage
Requires 240 credits including a
minimum of 100 at Level 5
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Exit Award: Certificate in
Higher Education
Requires 120 credits at Level 4 or
above
HY1108
HY1111
CJ1101
DF1113
ED1202
ED1204
IR1002
PI1005
PO1112
RB1007
SO1112
VO1004
VO1006
Level 4
Optional
Nations and Empires in Asia :
China, India, Japan and
Thailand 1857 – 1949
Colony to Nation: America
1700 – 1970
Crime and Society
Communities, Cultures and
Identities
Education for Everyone?
Observing Education in Action
Alliances, Coalitions and
Organisations in International
Relations since 1945
The Value of Knowledge:
What is Education For?
British Politics
Fundamentalism and Cultural
Heritage
Global Social Inequalities
Community Culture
Volunteering and Community
Action
Free choice elective (e.g.
language)
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15. Personal Development Planning
PDP is developed throughout the programme through the encouragement of personal reflection and
self-awareness. Particular attention to PDP is given in the compulsory modules. At Level 4, tailored
sessions and assessed exercises in the core module, supported by personal tutorial sessions, are
designed to initiate and encourage PDP. PDP is also promoted in HY2001 and through the
employability-related modules. Support sessions for the final year dissertation module are designed to
help students make the transition to life beyond the university. Each student will be have a personal
adviser, who can help in identifying, enhancing and recording PDP elements of the programme
16. Admissions criteria
Programme Specifications include minimum entry requirements, including academic qualifications,
together with appropriate experience and skills required for entry to study. These criteria may be
expressed as a range rather than a specific grade. Amendments to entry requirements may have
been made after these documents were published and you should consult the University’s website for
the most up to date information.
Students will be informed of their personal minimum entry criteria in their offer letter.
The minimum level of attainment required for entry to the start of standard courses leading to awards
at first degree level is expressed in terms of UCAS Tariff Points.
Please check the course website for the most up-to-date tariff requirements.
17. Key sources of information about the programme
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University, School and subject website
History Benchmarking document
Fact sheets
e.g. LEVEL 3
18. Curriculum Skills Map
Please tick in the relevant boxes where individual Programme Learning Outcomes are being assessed
Programme Learning Outcomes
Core (C),
Other skills relevant
Compulsory
to employability and
Module
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Knowledge and
personal
Level Code
Module Title
Option (O)
understanding
Subject-specific Skills
Thinking Skills
development
HY3990 History Dissertation
HY3991 Extended History Dissertation
HY3997 History, Museums and
Heritage Dissertation
HY3972 Work placement in History
HY3005 Germany Under the Nazis
HY3022 Public Space in the English
City: A Social and Cultural
History c1850-1910
HY3029 Education, Society and
Culture in England, 17901914
HY3054 India, Pakistan,
Afghanistansince 1947.
International Conflict and
Democracy
HY3059 African Nationalism and
Independence, 1921-1982
HY3061 Riots and Revolution: popular
politics and the English
working class, c.1770-1848
HY3062 A Place Apart? The Northern
Ireland Troubles
HY3063 The Presidency of John F
Kennedy 1961-63
HY3064 Thatcher’s Britain, 1979-1990
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LEVEL 2
CD3005 Realistic Work Experience:
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CJ3018 Understanding State Crime
and Genocide
CJ3025 Terrorism and Security
DF3018 Political Activism and the
Deaf World
PI3006 Modern European Thought
PO3112 Contemporary AngloAmerican Political Philosophy
PO3134 Continuity and Change in
British Politics
IR3001 War, Ethics and Society
RB3003 Religion in a Global Village
RB3005 Political Islam and Islamic
Movements
ET3981 Student Initiated Module
ET3982 Student Initiated Module
ET3983 Student Initiated Module
HY2001 Sources and Methods
HY2102 Public History in Practice
HY2101 State and Society in Britain:
1750-1918
HY2028 Community History Project
HY2006 Europe in an Age of Atrocity
1914-2000
HY2007 Twentieth Century Britain
HY2062 Rebellion to Partition: Ireland
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HY2095 Cold War in Asia, 1945-89:
History, Society and Conflict
HY2096 Colonial Impacts: Africa
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HY2098 The Good, The Bad and the
Downright Evil: Perceptions
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England, 1700 - 1900
HY2099 America and the World, 1898
-2001
ET2981 Student Initiated Module
ET2982 Student Initiated Module
ET2983 Student Initiated Module
ED2218 Experiential Learning in
Educational Settings
CI2008 Diversity and Inclusive
Practice with Children and
Adults
PI2214 Foundations of Ethics
PO2110 History of Political Ideas
PO2400 Radical Politics and Political
Ideas in Modern Britain :
From Lloyd George to Tony
Blair
SO2103 Sociology of Social
Movements
VO2003 Community Leadership
HY1101 Understanding History
HY1123 Public History, Heritage and
Society
HY1117 State and Society : Europe,
c1815 – 1914
HY1108 Nations and Empires in Asia:
China, India, Japan and
Thailand 1857 - 1949
HY1111 Colony to Nation: America,
c1700-1970
CJ1101 Crime and Society
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DF1113 Communities, Cultures and
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ED1202 Education for Everyone?
ED1204 Observing Education in
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IR1002 Alliances, Coalitions and
Organisations in International
Relations since 1945
PI1005 The Value of Knowledge:
What is Education For?
PO1112 British Politics
RB1007 Fundamentalism and
Cultural Heritage
SO1112 Global Social Inequalities
VO1004 Community Culture
VO1006 Volunteering and Community
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