Livestock Science MSc

Program Overview

MSc Livestock Science at Aberystwyth University offers biological, scientific and professional training that will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to pursue leading careers in the livestock industries, in scientific research, in consultancy services, and in education.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This program is a full-time BA (Honours) History degree offered by Sheffield Hallam University. It aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of modern British, European, and global history. The program emphasizes critical thinking, research skills, and the ability to apply historical knowledge to real-world situations. Students will explore a wide range of historical topics, develop their analytical abilities, and gain valuable skills for future careers.

Outline:

The program is structured over three years, with the option of a placement year in the second year. Students can choose from a variety of modules, allowing them to tailor their studies to their interests.

Year 1:

• Compulsory Modules:
• Britain Transformed: Economic And Social Change Since 1800 (20 credits)
• Communicating History (20 credits)
• Making History (20 credits)
• Nations, Regions And Borders In Modern Europe, C.1870-1970 (20 credits)
• Revolutions In The Atlantic World, 1760-1848 (20 credits)
• Elective Modules:
• Empires And Encounters (20 credits)
• Foreign Language (French, Spanish, Italian) (20 credits)

Year 2:

• Compulsory Modules:
• Ideas Into Action (40 credits)
• Elective Modules:
• Britain Between The Wars: Crisis, Transformation And The People, 1918-1939 (20 credits)
• Enslavement And Emancipation In The British Atlantic, 1763-1838 (20 credits)
• European And American Encounters With Asia Since The 19Th Century (20 credits)
• Foreign Language (French, Spanish, Italian) (20 credits)
• Germany, 1890 - 1933: From Reich To Republic (20 credits)
• London: Literary And Historical Perspectives 1728-1914 (20 credits)
• Race: Difference And Power In The Modern World (20 credits)
• The City Of London And The British Economy Since 1870 (20 credits)
• The Cold War Era (20 credits)

Year 3:

• Optional Modules:
• Placement Year (variable credits)
• Compulsory Modules:
• History Research Project (40 credits)
• Elective Modules:
• American Politics And Society Since 1968 (20 credits)
• Australia - From Penal Settlement To Nation, 1788-2000 (20 credits)
• Chartism: Working-Class Politics And Culture In Britain, 1838-48 (20 credits)
• Citizenship, Violence And Race: Germans And Africans In Colonial And Postcolonial Encounters (20 credits)
• Foreign Language (French, Spanish, Italian) (20 credits)
• India And The British Raj, 1765-1947 (20 credits)
• Industrial Warfare And The Great War, 1914 To 1918 (20 credits)
• Modern Europe C 1860-1939:Health, Environment, And Welfare (20 credits)
• Northern Soul: Constructing Regional Identities In The North Of England 1800-Present (20 credits)
• South Africa In The Twentieth Century (20 credits)
• The Third Reich And Its Aftermath: Germany, 1933-1961 (20 credits)

Assessment:

Assessment methods vary depending on the module but generally include:

• Coursework (essays, posters, topic reports, document analysis, presentations)
• Practical assessments (for language modules)

Teaching:

• Teaching methods include:
• Large group lectures
• Small group seminars and workshops
• Group work activities
• Working with external partners on projects
• Field trips and away days
• Group projects
• Faculty consists of active researchers and world-leading historians in their specialist areas.
• The program utilizes a range of academic texts and primary sources, facilitated by the university's digital and library services.

Careers:

A History degree opens doors to a wide range of careers, including:

• Teaching
• Local government
• Civil service
• Journalism
• Librarianship
• Heritage industry
• Human resources
• Advertising/marketing
• Law
• Financial services
• The program offers opportunities for work placements and collaborations with external partners, such as museums, libraries, archives, and heritage organizations.
• Students can participate in live projects with external partners, such as History of Parliament, Sheffield Archives, and Sheffield Libraries.

Tuition fees for Home students starting full time study in 2024/25 are

£9,250

These fees are regulated by the UK government.

Tuition fees for International/EU starting full time study are £16,655 per year and £1,200 during the placement year.

Tuition fees for students studying for more than an academic year are subject to change in subsequent academic years in line with government regulations.