History (Foundation Entry)

This module provides you with a foundation in study skills by guiding you through the skills required to produce high quality academic work. Topics covered in the module include academic writing, referencing and critical analysis.

This interesting module will introduce you to critical thinking and discussion, and essential skills for success at university. A range of world issues and current affairs within broadly defined areas such as, political systems, environmentalism, law and justice, and culture and society, will be explored.

This module aims to develop your digital literacies. You'll have opportunities to focus on a topic within your intended honours degree (target award) Course. You will learn appropriate digital research skills, learn which digital tools and methods are suitable for your target award, and develop independent learning skills.

In this module you will explore group working, negotiating and task-based learning while building a reflective learning portfolio. You will choose a project to research, present your findings and exhibit your work as well as reflecting on your learning.

This module offers an introduction to university-level humanities. It covers history, philosophy, politics, international relations, and religion. It addresses essential skills in working with evidence, forming arguments, and communication, mainly through applied ethics questions.

This module focuses on enhancing language learning processes, fostering reflective skills, and building research and presentation abilities. Additionally, it introduces Area Studies, promoting intercultural awareness and analysis.

This module introduces you to English Language & Linguistics diversity and terminology across contexts, while also exploring key literary forms like poetry, fiction, and drama. It involves creative writing workshops and research, encompassing contemporary formats like short stories and scripts.

This module provides insights into Education Studies and includes an introduction to Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). It aims to equip you with foundational knowledge for higher-level study by covering key debates, concepts, and policies.

Our module will develop your understanding of the history of different Asian states, such as China, India, Japan and Siam/Thailand and their international relations with western imperial powers Britain, France, Russia/USSR and the USA from the mid-19th and to mid-20th centuries.

You'll gain an understanding of the character and historical developments in Britain and Ireland, particularly between 1688 and 1921. You'll explore broad themes related to political, economic, social, and cultural change. You'll learn via relevant primary source material from this period.

This module is a survey module, covering significant developments in domestic American history from the 18th century to the end of the 1960s. It aims to introduce you to the study of American history, lay the basis for other modules on American history, and initiate or enhance your skills for written assignments, debates, and discussions, and class presentations.

This module will provide you with an introduction into modern European history during the ‘long’ nineteenth century. You’ll study primary themes of the period through the demographic, social, economic and political change. The module aims to introduce comparative approaches to modern European history.

This module explores the use of history and heritage in society, and the different forms in which history is recorded and displayed. It explores ‘public history’ and the issues around it, and examines the roles of history in society, offers insights into historical work in those settings and develops your ability to think critically about how and why the past is used in particular ways.

This module will introduce you to the exploration and examination of global politics. You will understand world politics and the key concepts, differences, debates and issues between states and countries across the world.

This module will enable you to critically evaluate debates and perspectives of the framework, structure, processes and culture of British politics and the role, functions and relationships of key political figures and institutions in shifting national and international contexts.

The aim of this module is for you to gain an understanding of how ethnic conflict has shaped contemporary European policy and structures. You'll consider the impact of aggression on minorities and reflect on the aftermath of atrocities, including reconciliation. You'll also be introduced to antisemitism, pseudo-scientific racism and Germany under the Third Reich.

You'll study the relationship between society, the economy, and politics in twentieth-century Britain. You'll study the interplay between domestic and international affairs and explore the continuities and changes in Britain. The module introduces key debates in the secondary literature as well as primary sources available for researching twentieth-century Britain.

In this module we'll introduce you to the philosophies and methods involved when carrying out community history projects. You'll develop an in-depth knowledge of the history of Preston and surrounding areas. We'll show you how to track down and use source materials in your research and communicate historical research to non-specialist audiences in the local community.

In this module, you will explore Irish History at a key period of change, conflict, and consensus. You will examine the factors which led to the passing of the Act of Union in 1800, the forces that contributed to its dismemberment in 1920, and the course of Anglo-Irish relations through to the end of the Second World War.

You'll analyse the history, politics, and international relations during the Cold War in Asia from 1945 to 1989. You'll develop an appreciation of the history, society, and politics of countries, such as China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam. As well as the international relations between them, the USSR and USA. You'll be able to apply historiographical explanations and analyse case studies.

The module aims to analyse the history of various colonial incursions in sub-Saharan Africa between 1652 – 1910 through case studies of British, French, German and Portuguese colonialism in this period. You will gain an awareness of the value and limitations of a selection of sources in investigating the development of imperial power in Africa.

In this module you will learn about British history from the start of the eighteenth century to the end of the First World War. You will explore the changes during that period. You will have the opportunity to examine the social, economic and political forces.

You'll develop an understanding of current debates in the field of public history and heritage, gaining insights into how the past is presented and represented in society. You'll also learn about careers which involve engaging with public history.

This module focuses on the relationship between the United States and Russia/the Soviet Union (the ‘superpowers’ of the post-1945 era) from the Bolshevik Revolution in 1917 to the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. It also assesses Britain’s place in the East-West relationship in terms of bilateral Anglo-Soviet relations and in connection with the post-1941 ‘special relationship’ with Washington.

You will aim to understand the challenges of defining globalisation, looking at the origins of the globalisation process as well as the current and future issues and challenges raised.

This module will develop your understanding of the historical diversity of political thought and its expression in the texts. You will learn how liberalism, conservatism, and socialism are the products of traditional political thought and the arguments and structures of these.

In this module, you will learn about the progression of British politics from New Liberalism in the early 20th century to 'New' Labour in the early 21st century. You will be able to contextualise 'New' Labour within the 'progressive' tradition of British politics and learn about the drivers and influencers of progressive reform.

You will complete an independent study and select a historical subject of your own choice. This dissertation project will be 15,000 - 16,000 words.

This dissertation requires you to identify a topic of a historical character of relevance to the museum or heritage-related practice, then complete and analyse research into the selected area, and finally present the results in a publicly-accessible form supported by a research portfolio.

During this module you'll develop an understanding of social, economic and cultural change across Lancashire, build an in depth understanding of approaches to oral and regional history, utilising online and archival resources. You'll express this understanding through micro historical case studies, to utilise and develop digital skills as a means for research, analysis, and dissemination of historical work and cultural products.

This module aims to o give you a solid knowledge of the political, social and cultural shifts which took place in Germany between 1933 and 1963.

Explore changing ideas about education; the roles of individuals, institutions and organisations in the development of educational provision; and the role of education in wider social, cultural, political and religious debate. You'll utilise a range of primary sources of evidence and engage with debates in the historiography of English education.

This module makes a comparative analysis of the history, politics and international relations of South Asia during the Cold War from 1947 to 1989, focusing particularly on India, Pakistan and Afghanistan. It develops the ability to apply key historiographical arguments to case studies of the history and international relations of South Asia.

The module analyses the history of the growth of nationalism in colonised territories in Africa in the 1900s, developing your understanding through case studies of decolonisation in British, French, and Portuguese colonies and exploring sources related to the development of African Nationalism and express historical debate surrounding explanations for European decolonisation.

This module aims to develop your understanding of protests and politics in England around 1780-1850, introduce you to a range of primary source material, introduce you to the significance of the case study as a means of understanding larger national issues, and introduce you to a wide range of secondary literature.

This module will provide you with an understanding of the roots, character and legacy of the Northern Ireland conflict. You'll learn about conceptual models used to explain the conflict and peace process and understand how the Troubles impacted on all areas of life in Northern Ireland and how these events can be understood in the wider context of international politics and diplomacy.

In this module you will be able to learn about the key domestic and foreign policy developments during the administration of John F. Kennedy 1961-63. You will develop a range of transferable skills such as the interpretation of primary documents and delivering presentations.

This module aims to analyse and interlink historical interpretations of Thatcherism with economic, social and political developments in Britain during the period 1979-1990 and to develop this understanding through case studies exploring the themes of economic change, social unrest, and political conflict.

Our module will take you through a journey that will analyse the history, politics and international relations of Asia during the end of the Cold War in Asia and the rise of a new Asia-Pacific order from 1969 to 1992. You will develop an ability to apply key historiographical explanation to case studies of the history and international relations of Asia.

To analyse the history of India during the British colonial period from 1885 to independence in 1947, its international relations with South Asian countries such as Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan during the Cold War and to discuss how nationalist protest movements, communal revolt and international conflict have created crises of unity for these states. To study the emergence of the Pakistani state and society during the British colonial period and subsequently during the Cold War, the problems of post-independence governments, Pakistan’s international relations, the secession of Bangladesh, its military governments, and periods of civil democracy especially under Bhutto. To develop a comparative understanding of the problems of state formation and unity faced by Afghanistan, its foreign occupation and its international relations. To express this historical understanding and related historiographical argument in oral and written essay form with suitable bibliographical skills.

This module will provide you with the opportunity to gain workplace experience related to a possible future career path following on from a History degree. Experience, and thereby learn about, actual working practices required to achieve a set goal in history-related careers, making best use of limited time and resources.

In this broad module you will cover various topics regarding terrorism and political violence. You'll look at the history behind why such acts have taken place as well as their impact on lives around the world both politically and socially.

You'll study key debates and thinkers in contemporary Anglo-American political philosophy. The module aims to appreciate the relevance of contemporary political issues. You'll develop the ability to engage in normative political reflection. You'll articulate ideas in reasoned debate with alternative views.

This module aims to enable you to critically evaluate the nature, development and reforms of the British state and processes of government, and their implications for analysing shifting and fluid notions of the location, distribution and exercise of power in the British state.