Lancaster University
M.A. in History
2015-2016
MA in HISTORY
STUDENT HANDBOOK
2017-2018
Introduction
Welcome to your MA Programme!
This booklet will give you an overview of the MA programme and the pathways that we offer in the department.
Core Information for students of Postgraduate Taught Degrees at Lancaster University is available on the University website.
Contacts:
Postgraduate Co-ordinator, Ms Becky Sheppard (B106- r.sheppard1@lancaster.ac.uk)
Director of Postgraduate Studies, Dr Corinna Peniston-Bird (B138 – c.peniston-bird@lancaster.ac.uk)
Content
Introduction 1
1.Structure and Aims of the MA in History 3
Programme Outcomes 4
2.Pathways 4
3.Modules offered by the Department 5
4.Teaching and Course Organisation 14
5. Assessment 15
Submission 16
BIBLIOGRAPHY AND REFERENCING 16
Return of Essays and Feedback 17
6.Guidelines for the Supervision of Dissertations 17
External Examiners 20
7.Marking Criteria for Coursework and Dissertation 20
Distinction marks: 20
Merit marks: 21
Pass marks: 21
Fail marks: 22
Marking Criteria for Dissertations 22
Qualities assessed in the dissertation 24
8.The Department of History 25
The Department’s Code of Practice 25
Complaint procedures 25
Departmental Contacts 26
General 27
9.The Postgraduate Community 29
Introduction 1
1. Structure and Aims of the MA in History 3
Programme Outcomes 3
2. Pathways 4
3. Modules offered by the Department 5
Modules offered outside the Department 13
4. Teaching and Course Organisation 14
5. Assessment 14
Submission 14
BIBLIOGRAPHY AND REFERENCING 15
Return of Essays and Feedback 16
6. Guidelines for the Supervision of Dissertations 16
External Examiners 18
7. Marking Criteria for Coursework and Dissertation 19
Distinction marks: 19
Merit marks: 20
Pass marks: 20
Fail marks: 20
Marking Criteria for Dissertations 21
Qualities expected in all dissertations 22
Qualities assessed in the dissertation 23
The Exam Board and Degree Classifications 23
8. The Department of History 24
The Department’s Code of Practice 24
Complaint procedures 24
Departmental Contacts 25
Postgraduate 25
Specialist advice 26
General 26
Departmental, University and Regional Facilities 26
Code of Practice on Use of Laptops, Tablets, and Mobiles in Lectures and Seminars 27
Email etiquette 28
9. The Postgraduate Community 28
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