History

This module will develop the skills required in the study of humanities at university. You'll be introduced to specific subjects such as History, Philosophy or Politics. The module covers these subjects as academic disciplines, outlining some of the techniques and challenges of humanities-based inquiry. You'll develop employability skills such as oral communication, group-working, problem-solving and project management.

This module covers the character and range of historical developments in Britain and Ireland between 1750 and 1921. You'll explore broad themes in this period related to political, economic, social and cultural change. You will also develop this understanding through thematic case studies. The module will also explore continuities and changes in Britain and Ireland between 1750 and 1921.

This module looks at different forms and interpretations of history, and how publics engage with the past. It introduces concepts such as public history, heritage, legacies, and memory, amongst other key themes. Drawing on examples from around the world, the module will:

• Explore how people engage with the past
• Question the role and significance of historical narratives in various settings
• Critically examine the roles of history and historians in society
• Provide a broad introduction to the many settings in which history is used in society.

This module introduces techniques and problems of historical inquiry associated with the nature of history as an academic discipline. You'll engage with primary sources used by professional historians, and to learn to evaluate their strengths and weaknesses. You develop critical historical skills required to successfully study history at degree level. The module will also introduce, develop and practice employability skills

You'll develop an understanding of the sequential development of different nation-state identities in the Asia, Europe and the United States at different periods in the mid-18th century. You'll also analyse their relationship with empire in the mid-18th century in relation to the United States, Asia and Europe.

You'll gain an appreciation of the comparative developments of nations and empires in Asia, Europe and the United States. You will learn to express this historical understanding and historiographical argument in written and oral form with appropriate bibliographical skills.

You'll develop an understanding of the sequential development of different nation-state identities in the Asia, Europe and the United States from the 19 th century to mid-20th century. You'll also analyse the relationship with empire and movement towards empire building in relation to nation-states in Asia, Europe and the United States from the 19 th to mid-20th century.

You'll gain an appreciation of the comparative developments of nations and empires in Asia, Europe and the United States. You will learn to express this historical understanding and historiographical argument in written and oral form with appropriate bibliographical skills.

This module aims to support you in your development of the academic skills required to succeed in your undergraduate studies. The module will address the range of research skills required for undergraduate success.

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.

This module will develop your awareness of prominent debates in modern British and Irish history. You'll explore continuities and changes in historical understanding of modern British and Irish history. You will also develop an understanding of the relationship between the historian’s craft and secondary literature.

This module enables you to analyse the history and international relations of Asia, Europe and United States across the 20th century during the Cold War. There is a particular focus on the origins and early period of the Cold War. You'll develop an appreciation of the histories, societies and ideologies of Asia, Europe and the United States during the Cold War. You will also develop an ability to apply key historiographical explanation to case studies of the history and international history of the Asia, Europe and the United States during the Cold War. You'll also express your historical understanding and historiographical argument in oral and written form with.

This module will enable you to analyse the history and international relations of Asia, Europe and United States in the 20th century to the end of the Cold War in 1991 with a particular focus on the later period of the Cold War.

You'll develop a particular appreciation of the histories, societies and ideologies of Asia, Europe and USA in the 20th century to 1991.

You will apply key historiographical explanations to case studies of the history, ideologies and international history of the Asia, Europe and USA in the 20th century to the end of the Cold War in 1991.

You'll also express your historical understanding and historiographical argument in oral and written form with suitable bibliographical skills.

On this module you'll analyse social, cultural and political developments in Britain and Ireland during the period 1914-2016. You'll develop this understanding through thematic case studies. You will also explore continuities and changes in Britain and Ireland during the period 1914-2016

The module also aims to introduce you to key debates in the secondary literature. It will introduce youto primary sources for researching British and Irish history during this period

The module will provide you with the opportunity to undertake an extended, independent study of a significant topic relating to your named qualification subject area.

On this module you'll analyse the history, politics and international relations of Asia, Europe and the United States from the Cold War to the rise of a new post-Cold War global order from the 1960s. You'll develop an appreciation of the crisis and transition of states in Europe and Asia from authoritarian to democratic governance from the 1960s.

You will learn about the division and legacy of the Cold War in global terms as exemplified through detailed case studies.

You'll develop an ability to apply explanations to case studies of the history and international relations of Asia from the 1960s. You will also express your argument in written form with empirical examples and suitable bibliographical skills.

On this module you'll develop an in-depth knowledge of popular culture in relation to social change in modern Britain and Ireland. You'll analyse cultural change in Britain and Ireland through the ‘ordinary’ and ‘everyday’.

You will also critically appraise the social, political and industrial organisations and movements through which ‘ordinary’ people sought to influence social change in modern Britain and Ireland.

On this module you'll analyse the history, politics and international relations of Asia, Europe and the United States in terms of the rise of a new post-Cold War global order from the 1960s. You'll develop a particular appreciation of the transition of states in Europe and Asia from authoritarian to democratic governance.

You will also understand the division and legacy of the Cold War in global terms as exemplified in detailed case studies.

This module aims to give you an understanding of the key aspects of oral history and memory. You'll develop this understanding through thematic case studies.

You will examine approaches to memory studies and its relationship to public history, and enhance your ability to critically interpret and analyse oral testimony.

You'll understand the relationship between personal testimony and other types of sources, how they are stored and accessed.

You'll also get to experience producing and depositing you own primary source material.

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.