Undergraduate Handbook

The links below provide access to information and advice on a range of issues relating to teaching and learning relevant to undergraduate students undertaking courses at all levels in the School of History.

Full information on University matters relating to undergraduate students is available in the University Student Handbook. You should always refer to the University handbook in addition to the information below. The advice on this page is designed to highlight important aspects of the student handbook and to explain specific regulations and procedures in the School of History.

General information
. All School Staff
. School Office Holders
. School Contacts
. Key University Contacts
 
. Communication
. Personal Details
. Health & Safety

Managing your studies
. Programmes and Degrees
. Advising (University Regulations)
. Sub-Honours Pre-Advising
. Honours Pre-Advising 2012-2013 (School of History)
. Progression to Honours
. Leave of Absence
. Withdrawal from a module or studies
. Study Abroad
   
. Timetables (2012-2013)
. Academic Alerts

Attendance
. Attendance and progression (University regulations)
. Absence from Classes (School of History)
. Orientation/Pre-Sessional Week

Assessment
. Marking Scale - First and Second Levels
. Marking Scale - Honours Level
. Extensions
. Academic Misconduct
. Appeals, Complaints and Discipline
 
Continual Assessment
. Oral Assessment Criteria
. Feedback
. Penalties for late work
. Oral Assessment - Student Peer Assessment Form   [MS Word file for downloading]
. Oral Assessment - Tutor Assessment Form   [MS Word file for downloading]
. School Essay Style Guide
. How to write a good essay: some guidelines
   
. School Final Deadlines
 
Exams
. Examinations - timetables, rules, resits
. Absence from Exams
. Special Circumstances
. Exams - Frequently Asked Questions
. Illegible Exam Scripts
. Feedback on Examinations
 
Dissertations & Honours Projects
. Assessment Criteria for Dissertations
. Honours Dissertation in History (Guidelines)
. History Honours Dissertation Handbook
. Honours Project in History (HI4998)
. Printing and Binding
 
Other
. 'S' Code
. Reporting of Module Results
. Honours Classification
. Termination of Studies

Student Support
. Advice & Support Centre
. Student Support and Guidance (incl. disability)
. Recording Devices in Lectures
. Academic Flexibility for Students with Recognised Sporting Talent

Prizes, Awards & Internships
. Deans' List
. Prizes and Awards
. Research Internship Programme (URIP)

Student Representation
. Student-Staff Consultative Committees
. School President and class reps

Other
. ID4002 Communication and Teaching in Arts and Humanities
. Ethical Requirements Regarding Research
. Reference Request Form (tbc)

Further advice on these issues, and on any other matters relating to teaching and learning in the School of History, may be obtained from any member of staff.