MA Renaissance and Early Modern Studies 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			MA Renaissance and Early Modern Studies
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8	This document applies to students who commenced the programme(s) in:			September 2023		Award type			MA
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10	What level is this qualification?			7		Length of programme			12 Months
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12	Mode of study (Full / Part Time)			FT and PT
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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			English
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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	The standard UoY and QAA reference points have been consulted.
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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, the only restrictions relating to entry requirment and capacity.			Transfers out:	Yes.
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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	The MA in Renaissance and Early Modern Studies explores the relationship between England, British, European and global cultures during this period of dramatic geographical, intellectual and linguistic expansion and profound social, political and religious change. It offers a set of wide-ranging and cross-disciplinary perspectives on this exciting and invigorating period, immersing you in the cutting-edge research and writing that makes the study of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries so dynamic. Characterised by its potential for inter- or trans-disciplinary study, the MA in Renaissance and Early Modern Studies explores the pre-disciplinary world of early modern art, music, philosophy, science, literature, history, and more. You will be offered opportunities to gain work experience in the libraries, archives or heritage sectors; to debate new perspectives on canonical as well as previously unexplored primary sources; and to create a compelling and thoroughly-researched dissertation, supported by expert guidance from across our ten contributing departments, many of which are world leaders in teaching and research. By the time you graduate you will be more expert in your field, and superbly positioned to pursue PhD research, develop a career in the heritage and cultural sector, or simply to enjoy the lifelong rewards of an informed and scholarly fascination with this crucial period.
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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	Postgraduate Certificate in Renaissance and Early Modern Studies			exit award only				any 60 credits
66	Postgraduate Diploma in in Renaissance and Early Modern Studies			exit award only				any 120 credits including 'Research Project'
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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	Understand in detail the overlapping intellectual, political, artistic, literary and spiritual cultures of the Renaissance and early modern period.
71	2	Identify and articulate the central research questions of their chosen field, and to choose, apply and extend relevant critical approaches and methodologies in the face of challenging questions.
72	3	Construct compelling and well-researched arguments.
73	4	Locate, read and interpret a broad range of primary materials, discriminating on the basis of relevance, scholarly impact, and argument. Use these skills to identify and summarise relevant information.
74	5	Deploy a wide range of scholarly tools, and digital, archival, library and museum resources, and to deploy an in-depth knowledge of cutting-edge scholarship.
75	6	Undertake interdisciplinary research, demonstrating a high capacity for independent thought and action, take responsibility in challenging situations, and make decisions in the face of complexity and uncertainty.
76	7	Communicate their findings imaginatively, lucidly and succinctly, in the form of extended essays, literature surveys, and an independent, original and timely dissertation.
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78	Diverse entry routes
79	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.
80	The core module caters for students with a diverse background in History, the teaching of which varies across HEI in the UK, and overseas. All modules have formative essays which are revised for the summative work supported by tutors all of whom have twice weekly office hours. The Research Training module provide generic training in project design, finding sources, in ethics and in academic writing (ie how to construct an argument) and is undertaken before students commence their ISM.
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87	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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89	Employability
90	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.
91	The programme provides an opportunity for learning advanced transferrable skills in project management—via especially the independent study module, a nine-month sets of activities to be planned and executed; in lucid and succinct report writing to a deadline; in collecting information from a diverse range of sources; in storing and analysing qualitative and quantitative data; in working collaboratively and inclusively with colleagues to debate contestable claims; in thinking critically about the advantages and disadvantages of group think (confirmation bias) which all organisations are prone to; in preparing detailed pre-meeting briefs; in conducting inclusive discussions; and in communicating in person clearly and confidently—both in one-to-one situations and in front of a large group of people.
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99	Are you offering any variations of this programme, such as additional years abroad or industry?
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