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Rian
9th November 22
History, BA Hons FullTime
I have very mixed feelings about my time studying history at Lancaster. My first year (in lockdown) was very difficult - the main module involves learning a new period / topic every week, which was very hard to keep up with or develop any real interest in the period being studied. In addition, my class tutor in my first year was unhelpful and dismissive of any issues I had with the course, often dismissing my worries rather than providing meaningful advice. However, the course became much better in my second and third years, where I have had the chance to choose specific modules to study and learn from the very knowledgeable professors at Lancaster. My dissertation supervisor is wonderful and a great help to my studies.
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Most relevant Student Reviews for History BA Hons at Lancaster University
Rian
9th November 22
History, BA Hons FullTime
I have very mixed feelings about my time studying history at Lancaster. My first year (in lockdown) was very difficult - the main module involves learning a new period / topic every week, which was very hard to keep up with or develop any real interest in the period being studied. In addition, my class tutor in my first year was unhelpful and dismissive of any issues I had with the course, often dismissing my worries rather than providing meaningful advice. However, the course became much better in my second and third years, where I have had the chance to choose specific modules to study and learn from the very knowledgeable professors at Lancaster. My dissertation supervisor is wonderful and a great help to my studies. read more
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member742666
11th October 19
History, BA Hons FullTime
I love my degree! Wish I had more contact hours and less reading but I think that’s just because I’m used to school being so different read more
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member1240106
3rd July 19
History, BA Hons FullTime
The department are much friendlier than LEC and provide lots of support. They speak with students and act upon feedback. There are different modules to choose from so you can tailor your degree to your interests... but there sometimes the module information is a bit misleading as to what the course is actually like. I wish there were more contact hours, too. read more
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member740083
2nd July 19
History, BA Hons FullTime
Teaching quality is excellent and course content is generally good, although with staffing changes and core modules there are some pointless and dull topics. Teaching time on many courses is low but lecturers are willing to accommodate more sessions. Biggest issue was needing to take non BA specific modules in first year to meet the full credits as there are not a full year's worth of 1st year modules on offer read more
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member838110
17th May 19
History, BA Hons FullTime
The teaching provided by my department as been excellent. My tutors and lectures have done everything possible to help the students, particularly when we were struggling in the first term. read more
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member1234023
5th October 18
History, BA Hons FullTime
Great department very supportive with all aspects of student life read more
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member529976
24th January 18
History, BA Hons FullTime
The course is extremely varied and interesting, good support from staff read more
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member829897
22nd January 18
History, BA Hons FullTime
Good course, interesting content. read more
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member814749
16th August 15
History, BA Hons FullTime
History is a great subject at uni, especially accompanied by the great uni life at Lancaster. They have a wide range of course across history making sure there is something for everyone. read more
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member8121037
19th October 24
History and Politics, BA Hons FullTime
I genuinely have tons of amazing memories while doing my undergraduate studies here at Lancaster University, as my department (Politics, Philosophy and Religion) is very supportive of me and my peers. Most of my lecturers and supporting staff members are generally quite considerate if any of the students were to face hiccups in their academic progress, and would strive to assist them in any way possible. read more
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Rian
9th November 22
History, BA Hons FullTime
I have very mixed feelings about my time studying history at Lancaster. My first year (in lockdown) was very difficult - the main module involves learning a new period / topic every week, which was very hard to keep up with or develop any real interest in the period being studied. In addition, my class tutor in my first year was unhelpful and dismissive of any issues I had with the course, often dismissing my worries rather than providing meaningful advice. However, the course became much better in my second and third years, where I have had the chance to choose specific modules to study and learn from the very knowledgeable professors at Lancaster. My dissertation supervisor is wonderful and a great help to my studies. read more
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member742666
11th October 19
History, BA Hons FullTime
I love my degree! Wish I had more contact hours and less reading but I think that’s just because I’m used to school being so different read more
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member1240106
3rd July 19
History, BA Hons FullTime
The department are much friendlier than LEC and provide lots of support. They speak with students and act upon feedback. There are different modules to choose from so you can tailor your degree to your interests... but there sometimes the module information is a bit misleading as to what the course is actually like. I wish there were more contact hours, too. read more
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member940093
3rd July 19
History and Philosophy, BA Hons FullTime
Loads of interesting research areas with leading experts read more
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member740083
2nd July 19
History, BA Hons FullTime
Teaching quality is excellent and course content is generally good, although with staffing changes and core modules there are some pointless and dull topics. Teaching time on many courses is low but lecturers are willing to accommodate more sessions. Biggest issue was needing to take non BA specific modules in first year to meet the full credits as there are not a full year's worth of 1st year modules on offer read more
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member539921
25th June 19
History and Politics, BA Hons FullTime
Really enjoyed my course and the module options and teaching (on the whole) were good. read more
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member838110
17th May 19
History, BA Hons FullTime
The teaching provided by my department as been excellent. My tutors and lectures have done everything possible to help the students, particularly when we were struggling in the first term. read more
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member1234023
5th October 18
History, BA Hons FullTime
Great department very supportive with all aspects of student life read more
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member532922
19th July 18
History and Philosophy, BA Hons FullTime
On this course, I had amazing lecturers in both departments! They were always willing to answer questions in lectures and outside, in their office hours. Tutors would spend time with you, to help you understand your work if you came to their office hours and overall, I found the staff to be very helpful, answering emails promptly. Teaching quality was good, however, sometimes I feel that more could be put online to help you understand the topic, in the form of notes. However, there is always something there to help you, like recordings of lectures. I just find that notes help me more. Particularly, this year, the course didn't seem like value for money as we were still paying money to the university during strikes, which lasted a month or so. read more
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member529976
24th January 18
History, BA Hons FullTime
The course is extremely varied and interesting, good support from staff read more
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23rd January 18
History, Philosophy and Politics, BA Hons FullTime
It does often feel like I am paying £9,250/year for a Library membership and a few powerpoints each week. An increase in contact hours would be brilliant, if only to just double the seminar time; as it stands, seminars are so time stretched that there is often not enough time to actually go through and talk about everything that needs discussing with a member of staff present. The teaching is generally very good; the lecturers are engaging and interested in their subject areas and clearly take their role seriously; it's not just a job to support their research. That said, we do have many highly intelligent lecturers including the one and only Chris Macleod, expert on JS Mill. The courses are generally well constructed, with the notable exception of HIST100 (the Introduction to History). It does get a lot better in later years however. Generally speaking, there is a wide variety of interesting subjects that one can pursue in your quest for knowledge, whatever your interests. read more
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member829897
22nd January 18
History, BA Hons FullTime
Good course, interesting content. read more
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member429745
21st January 18
History and International Relations, BA Hons FullTime
Lots of varied optional modules and useful compulsory ones, plenty of scope for working however you find best. Contact hours from 6-15 pw depending on term and modules taken. read more
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member417890
6th November 15
History and Politics, BA Hons FullTime
Did you ever thought learning about football on a first year module? read more
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member814749
16th August 15
History, BA Hons FullTime
History is a great subject at uni, especially accompanied by the great uni life at Lancaster. They have a wide range of course across history making sure there is something for everyone. read more
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