Modules

You will take 120 credits of modules per year. In year one, in history, you will focus on thinking about the nature of history as a discipline and developing the skills required for the researching, writing and debating. In history of art you will examine key developments, methods and terms. You will also develop skills in the first-hand analysis of buildings and artworks. You can choose 40 credits of optional modules from a range of history, American and Canadian studies, and culture, film and media modules. In year two, you will choose 60 credits from a range of History of Art optional modules. This will be balanced by either 40 or 60 credits of history modules from a wide range of periods of human history and themes. You may also take up to 20 credits from complimentary subjects American and Canadian studies or film and television studies. In year three, you will take a Special Subject history module, which focuses on a specialised area of history and develops your analysis of primary sources. You will also take 80 credits from a wide range of optional modules. Most students write an Art History 20 or 40 credit dissertation with the remainder of the modules chosen from further options in history of art, history, American and Canadian studies, and film and television studies. Placement and volunteering opportunities are available in the School of Cultures, Languages and Area Studies and the School of Humanities, as well as via the Nottingham Advantage Award. You can also spend time overseas through the University of Nottingham Study Abroad programme.