BA (Hons) History and Philosophy Programme Specification 2023-24

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1	ACADEMIC QUALITY TEAM
2	Programme Specifications 2023-24
3	Revised February 2023
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6	Programme Title			BA (Hons) History and Philosophy
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8	This document applies to students who commenced the programme(s) in:			September 2023		Award type			Hons
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10	What level is this qualification?			6		Length of programme			Three Years
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12	Mode of study (Full / Part Time)			Full Time
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14	Will the programme use standard University semester dates?			Yes		For York Online programmes, will standard dates for such programmes be used?			N/A
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16	Awarding institution			University of York		Board of Studies for the programme			History
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18	Lead department			History		Other contributing departments			Philosophy
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20	Language of study and assessment			English		Language(s) of assessment			English
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22	Is this a campus-based or online programme?			Campus
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24	Partner organisations
25	If there are any partner organisations involved in the delivery of the programme, please outline the nature of their involvement. You may wish to refer to the Policy on Collaborative Provision
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29	Reference points
30	Please state relevant reference points consulted in the design of this programme (for example, relevant documentation setting out PSRB requirements; the University's Frameworks for Programme Design (UG or PGT); QAA Subject Benchmark Statements; QAA Qualifications and Credit Frameworks).
31	This programme has been designed in accordance with the University's Institutional Framework for Taught Programme Design and Undergraduate Programme Design Policy, and QAA Subject Benchmark Statement for History.
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34	Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning
35	Will this programme involve any exemptions from the University Policy and Procedures on Credit Transfer and the Recognition of Prior Learning? If so, please specify and give a rationale
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39	Exceptions to Regulations
40	Please detail any exceptions to University Award Regulations and Frameworks that need to be approved (or are already approved) for this programme. This should include any that have been approved for related programmes and should be extended to this programme.
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44	Internal Transfers
45	Please use the boxes below to specify if transfers into / out of the programme from / to other programmes within the University are possible by indicating yes or no and listing any restrictions. These boxes can also be used to highlight any common transfer routes which it would be useful for students to know.
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47		Transfers in:	Yes, students may transfer into the programme at Stage One in accordance with University Regulations and fulfilling department entry requirements for History in common with UCAS entrants (e.g. previous historical study at A-level). Transfers will be dependent upon student numbers and available places.			Transfers out:	Yes, students may transfer out of the programme in accordance with University Regulations.
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50	Statement of Purpose
51	Please briefly outline the overall aims of the programme. This should clarify to a prospective student why they should choose this programme, what it will provide to them and what benefits they will gain from completing it.
52	Studying History and Philosophy will enable you to think through complex problems, both those that relate to fundamental questions about the nature of reality and human experience, and also those relating to the factors that have shaped historical events and transformations. History and Philosophy students are able to move from devising and evaluating solutions for discrete abstract problems to the assessment of the factors that have shaped real life situations. The study of Philosophy provides methods of analysis and problem-solving techniques that deepen and extend historical enquiry while the study of History will allow you to understand the historical and cultural origins of theories. You will have a wide variety of modules to choose from in History, from the medieval to the modern period, and in Philosophy you will have the chance to study topics such as ethics, the nature of consciousness and metaphysics. This breadth of options will allow to you to learn how to creatively map the range of potential solutions to a problem and engage with the multiple perspectives that may exist on any event or issue. In this joint degree, you will develop the skills of critical thinking so you can interrogate texts and other forms of evidence, and also scrutinize ideas and principles that form the basis of the way we interpret the world, both now and in the past. You will be able to assess a range of potential solutions to problems and evaluate different types of evidence. You will be able to communicate your ideas clearly and make persuasive arguments. The study of History and Philosophy will help you undertake a project and tackle complex problems with confidence and intellectual independence. Your joint expertise in History and Philosophy will provide you with insights into the origins of contemporary society while giving you the tools to analyse issues that arise in the modern world. Our graduates go onto a wide range of careers in journalism, education, publishing, heritage, business, consultancy and civil service.
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63	If there are additional awards associated with the programme upon which students can register, please specify the Statement of Purpose for that programme. This will be most relevant for PGT programmes with exit awards that are also available as entry points. Use additional rows to include more than one additional award. Do not include years in industry / abroad (for which there are separate boxes).
64	Exit Award Title			Is the exit award also available as an entry point?	Outcomes: what will the student be able to do on exit with this award?			Specify the module diet that the student will need to complete to obtain this exit award
65	Certificate of Higher Education (Level 4/Certificate)			Exit award only				The 120 credits of Stage One (in the combinations of modules outlined below in the programme structure)
66	Diploma of Higher Education (Level 5/Intermediate)			Exit award only				The 240 credits of Stage One and Two (in the combinations of modules outlined below in the programme structure)
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68	Programme Learning Outcomes
69	What are the programme learning outcomes (PLOs) for the programme? (Normally a minimum of 6, maximum of 8). Taken together, these outcomes should capture the distinctive features of the programme and represent the outcomes that students progressively develop in the programme and achieve at graduation. PLOs should be worded to follow the stem 'Graduates will be able to...'
70	1	Communicate in-depth understandings of historical scholarship and a sophisticated appreciation of the use of analytical frameworks and concepts derived from philosophy in interpreting the past.
71	2	Understand and explain key problems, issues, and debates across a range of areas of philosophy and its history—including some at the forefront of contemporary work – and apply this understanding to the resolution of new problems.
72	3	Develop and articulate solutions to problems and puzzles, make an evaluation of the merits of different potential solutions and make a measured judgement about what is the best solution in each case, supporting that judgement with a sustained line of argument.
73	4	Demonstrate versatility in their ability to interpret, evaluate and deploy a variety of information types, including digital resources, material culture, visual imagery, texts, databases and statistical information.
74	5	Engage critically and constructively with the arguments and ideas of others, with an awareness of historical and cultural context, and make effective use of feedback and self-evaluation to extend their own skills and improve performance.
75	6	Convey ideas with clarity and precision and make sustained, original and persuasive arguments that utilise evidence and methodologies from history and philosophy.
76	7	Work effectively and productively as thinkers and learners, individually and in collaboration with others—planning and scheduling, seeking help where appropriate, initiating and pursuing projects, and working with others in the pursuit of knowledge and understanding.
77	8	Engage as informed citizens with the political, cultural, social and ethical aspects of contemporary debates and issues by using insights gained through the study of past societies and ideas, theories and analytical methods from philosophy.
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79	Diverse entry routes
80	Detail how you would support students from diverse entry routes to transition into the programme. For example, disciplinary knowledge and conventions of the discipline, language skills, academic and writing skills, lab skills, academic integrity.
81	In the two World History modules taken at Stage 1, students are introduced to a sector leading set of diverse modules both in terms of geographical coverage and, more crucially, intellectual and epistemological approach. History modules inculcate key skills - writing, referencing, reading, note-taking and argument - in a progressive way across stages with 'Evidence and Methods' as the engine room of that at Stage One in concert with Knowledge and Perception and the core Philosophical Analysis.
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92	Please confirm by ticking the box on the right that the design, content and delivery of the programme will support students from all backgrounds to succeed. This refers to the University's duties under the Equality Act 2010. You may wish to refer to the optional Inclusive Learning self-assessment tools to support reflection on this issue.
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94	Employability
95	Please give a brief overview - no more than 5 sentences - of how the programmes helps develop students' employability. Your Faculty Employability Manager can help reflection on this issue. This statement will be used by Marketing as the basis for external content with respect to employability.
96	The Departments of History and Philosophy place employablity as a central concern in its programme design. The York Strengths programme and the skills focus of our core and option modules help students develop core competencies required in the workplace and encourage students to think beyond the university about their future careers and external engagements. Within every module at all stages is a cumulative journey to improve abilities in writing, argument, assessing evidence, independent research and working collaboratively in teams, qualities valued by all employers across a wide range of sectors into which our students successfully proceed.
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