University of Reading
Reading, RG6 6AH

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The University

The School of History

Applications

Degree courses and options

Contacts

The University

The University of Reading offers you one of the most beautiful campuses in the UK. Set amidst 300 acres of landscaped grounds, our academic departments and halls of residence are surrounded by green open spaces. A short distance away lie the Students' Union with its shops, bars, catering outlets and entertainment, the main library , bank and study facilities. You can take a walk around Whiteknights Lake or use our first-class Wolfenden Sports centre. They are all located here at our main Whiteknights site along with the Reading Film Theatre, our nearby Health Centre and the Chaplaincy Centre. Reading town centre is a short walk or bus ride away.

The School of History

The study of history at Reading offers unique insights into the richness and variety of human experience. When engaged in this exciting process of discovery, you will encounter a wide range of subjects and approaches to history, while also having the opportunity to pursue your own enthusiasms. Leading scholars guide you through the latest developments in the discipline from the ancient world to the new millennium.

Applications

Entry requirement guidelines (2001): 260 points (3 A Levels) or 280 points (3 A levels + AS level).

UCAS application course codes. Load the free UCAS CD-Rom.
Tel. 01242 223707. E-mail. app.req@ucas.ac.uk

UCAS address: Rosehill, New Barn Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL52 3LZ

Department website: http://www.rdg.ac.uk/History

The details: History degree courses and options

Degree programmes

You can combine History with Ancient History (V117), Archaeolgy (VV14), Economics (LV11) (accelerated LV1C), English (QV31), French (RV11), German (RV21), History of Art (VV13), Italian (RV31), Latin (V1Q6), Music (VW13), Philosophy (VV15), Sociology (LV31), Modern History and International Relations (VL12), Politics (LV21), Classical and Medieval Studies (QV81).

Teaching and assessment

The first year provides two core modules: a thematic introduction to ‘landmarks in history’ from the fall of Rome to the present, and a focussed study of two historical texts in their contemporary and later contexts. You may also explore these topics for extra credits at Part 1 through guided long essay work.

The second year offers a choice of Periods with accompanying historical skills, as well as historiographical investigation, and an independent study. This might be based on a placement in or study of a heritage-related environment.

In the third year, you can choose from a variety of ‘Topics’ for more detailed work and a ‘Special Subject’ involving substantial work with primary sources. The dissertation provides an opportunity for guided original research.

Opportunities to visit

Departmental Open Days: 5 in Spring Term 2002.
Other visits telephone for appointment.

Contacts

Mrs E.Berry. Tel. 0118 931 8148. E-mail: e.l.berry@rdg.ac.uk