Why study BA History with Politics at GoldsmithsThis programme is an innovative and interdisciplinary exploration into how social, cultural, and political institutions, decisions, and events have shaped societies and nations around the world.
Year 1In your first year, you'll take the following compulsory modules:Global Connections Identity, Agency & Environment 1 & 2Reading and Writing History Historical Controversies Power, Emotions and EnvironmentYear 2Your second year will give you the chance to broaden your intellectual horizons, and have more freedom over what you study. You will take these compulsory modules:The Goldsmiths Elective The Goldsmiths Project You'll also choose 60 credits from the list offered by the History department, up to 30 credits of which can be a University of London intercollegiate group II module and another 30 can be in another Goldsmiths discipline.An additional 30 credits will be from a list provided annually by the Department of Politics and International Relations.Year 3In your final year, you will develop your specialist interests and knowledge.You will take the following compulsory module:Special subject module from a list of University of London intercollegiate Group III module You will also complete a dissertation worth 30 credits relating to your special subject.You will also choose 45 credits of optional modules offered by the Department of Politics and 15 credits offered by the Department of History.Please note that due to staff research commitments not all of the modules may be available every year.
A wide and innovative variety of methods are used to assess learning, these include essays, reviews, source analyses, blogs, videos, walks, presentations, exams, and dissertations. Some modules are assessed by portfolios of coursework, or by a combination of coursework and an examination. Others are assessed by long essays or dissertations on topics approved with the tutor. Assessments vary in length according to the type of assessment and/or level of module.Assessment supports student progression across the programme, as assessments in the first year aim to measure a set of baseline skills and competencies which are enhanced, deepened and broadened in subsequent years. Lecturers return assessments and provide useful and constructive feedback in a timely manner so as to ensure that students learn from the feedback and have the opportunity to improve subsequent work.
Year 1 In your first year, you'll take the following compulsory modules: Global Connections Identity, Agency & Environment 1 & 2 Reading and Writing History Historical Controversies Power, Emotions and Environment Year 2 Your second year will give you the chance to broaden your intellectual horizons, and have more freedom over what you study. You will take these compulsory modules: The Goldsmiths Elective The Goldsmiths Project You'll also choose 60 credits from the list offered by the History department, up to 30 credits of which can be a University of London intercollegiate group II module and another 30 can be in another Goldsmiths discipline. An additional 30 credits will be from a list provided annually by the Department of Politics and International Relations. Year 3 In your final year, you will develop your specialist interests and knowledge. You will take the following compulsory module: Special subject module from a list of University of London intercollegiate Group III module You will also complete a dissertation worth 30 credits relating to your special subject. You will also choose 45 credits of optional modules offered by the Department of Politics and 15 credits offered by the Department of History. Please note that due to staff research commitments not all of the modules may be available every year.
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