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B.A. Modern Languages and History Full-time
Year: 4
2024/25 Session
As a result of enhancements to the University's Joint Honours provision, students in their second and final year may choose either 80, 60 or 40 credits in each subject of their Joint Honours degree (subject to a combined total of 120 credits in each year). The number of optional/compulsory modules available to you (if any) will therefore vary depending on the precise number of credits you are taking in each subject. The number of credits taken in each subject may also result in a change to your degree title, as detailed in the University’s Regulations. Please consult your Programme Director if you have any queries.
Students must take a minimum of 40 credits in History and 40 credits in one modern foreign language.
JH students take all compulsory core language modules in their relevant language as described below, plus further credits appropriate to their level (beginners or advanced) as set out in the handbook for the relevant language section.
Independent Study All students must take at least 20 and no more than 40 credits of independent study in either History or Modern Languages. This will require at least one of the following:
History Students must take at least 40 credits from the Sources (A) and Essays (B) lists OR the 40-credit Dissertation module listed below:
Modern Languages Students may only take the Modern Languages dissertation if they are taking the Special Subject modules in History. If students are taking the 40 credit History Dissertation, students can request an exemption from the Modern Languages Independent Study module.
Students follow additional Level H modules from Modern Languages and History to the relevant credit value for their respective programme, to a combined total of 120 credits.
The list of available approved modules will vary from year to year, as new modules are introduced and others withdrawn. The modules available each year will be advertised in advance to students. br> Note: the availability of module combinations will be subject to timetabling constraints.
Students taking 60-80 credits in History may choose ONE 20-credit option in Semester 1 and/or ONE 20-credit option in Semester 2. The following options will be grouped into List A (Semester 1) and List B (Semester 2) This list is indicative; not all modules will run each year depending on staff availability.
