History and Modern Languages

University of Oxford

Bachelor's degree

In Oxford

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  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Oxford

UCAS code See course combinations Duration 4 years with year abroad (BA)
Entrance requirements AAA Subject requirements A modern language (depending on course choice)
History
Admissions test(s)
ox.ac.uk/hat
ox.ac.uk/mlat
Written work One/three pieces
Admissions statistics*
Interviewed: 84%
Successful: 22%
Intake: 22
*3-year average 2017-19
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Email Modern Languages
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In recent years History has experienced a ‘linguistic turn’ while literary studies have undergone a ‘historical turn’, making this combination of subjects more exciting than ever. Knowledge of the past contextualises literary artefacts, while the forensic literary skills of the linguist are vital for interrogating historical documents. While historians have to be aware of genre, plot and rhetorical techniques in the creation both of their sources and their own arguments, linguists need to appreciate the social and political concerns that are woven into literary works. This degree brings these two skill sets together.
Oxford has a long and enduring commitment to the teaching of history and European languages, leading to a particularly rich environment in terms of staff expertise, library resources, language training and overseas contacts. Undergraduate students have access to the Taylor Institution Library, the biggest research library in Britain devoted to modern languages, as well as the History Faculty Library housed in the Radcliffe Camera. The University’s well-equipped Language Centre has resources specifically tailored to the needs of History and Modern Languages students. ing during the year abroad
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Oxford (Oxfordshire)
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Wellington Square, OX1 2JD

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Subjects

  • World History
  • University
  • Teaching
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  • Options
  • Staff
  • Literature
  • Language
  • British
  • Thesis
  • Modern Language
  • Historical
  • European
  • Additional
  • Prescribed
  • Bridge essay

Course programme

A typical week

Your time will be divided between the Faculties of History and Medieval and Modern Languages, and your college. A week’s work will include tutorials in history and in the literature and culture of the language you study, around 3 or 4 lectures/classes for each subject and language classes involving different skills, e.g. translation, oral and grammar. The rest of your time will be allocated to independent study preparing essays for your weekly tutorials.

Most tutorials, classes, and lectures are delivered by staff who are tutors in their subject. Many are world-leading experts with years of experience in teaching and research. Some teaching may also be delivered by postgraduate students who are usually studying at doctorate level.

To find out more about how our teaching year is structured, visit our Academic Year page.

Academic YearCourse structureYEAR 1

COURSES

Six courses are taken:

  • History
    • European/World history (four options: 370–900; 1000–1300; 1400–1650; 1815–1914)
    • Either a British Isles history period, or a historical methods paper, or a foreign text or an optional subject
  • Modern Language
    • Practical language work (two papers)
    • Two literature papers

ASSESSMENT

First University examinations: six written papers

YEARS 2 AND 4 (YEAR 3 SPENT ABROAD)

COURSES

  • A period or theme paper European/World history
  • Either a special subject in History (two papers, see History), with one additional history or literature option; or three papers selected from history (British history, further subject, thesis) or Modern Languages (special subjects, prescribed authors, extended essay)
  • An optional additional thesis in History
  • Practical language work (two papers)
  • A period of literature
  • A paper on one of a wide range of options
  • A bridge essay

ASSESSMENT

Final University examinations: between six and nine written papers; between one and four submitted essays, including the compulsory bridge essay; oral examination in the modern language

For the latest information on all course details and options see the History and Modern Languages websites.

YEAR 1

COURSES

Six courses are taken:

  • History
    • European/World history (four options: 370–900; 1000–1300; 1400–1650; 1815–1914)
    • Either a British Isles history period, or a historical methods paper, or a foreign text or an optional subject
  • Modern Language
    • Practical language work (two papers)
    • Two literature papers

ASSESSMENT

First University examinations: six written papers

YEARS 2 AND 4 (YEAR 3 SPENT ABROAD)

COURSES

  • A period or theme paper European/World history
  • Either a special subject in History (two papers, see History), with one additional history or literature option; or three papers selected from history (British history, further subject, thesis) or Modern Languages (special subjects, prescribed authors, extended essay)
  • An optional additional thesis in History
  • Practical language work (two papers)
  • A period of literature
  • A paper on one of a wide range of options
  • A bridge essay

ASSESSMENT

Final University examinations: between six and nine written papers; between one and four submitted essays, including the compulsory bridge essay; oral examination in the modern language

For the latest information on all course details and options see the History and Modern Languages websites.

YEAR 1YEAR 1YEAR 1

COURSES

Six courses are taken:

  • History
    • European/World history (four options: 370–900; 1000–1300; 1400–1650; 1815–1914)
    • Either a British Isles history period, or a historical methods paper, or a foreign text or an optional subject
  • Modern Language
    • Practical language work (two papers)
    • Two literature papers

ASSESSMENT

First University examinations: six written papers

COURSES

Six courses are taken:

  • History
    • European/World history (four options: 370–900; 1000–1300; 1400–1650; 1815–1914)
    • Either a British Isles history period, or a historical methods paper, or a foreign text or an optional subject
  • Modern Language
    • Practical language work (two papers)
    • Two literature papers

COURSES

COURSES

Six courses are taken:

  • History
    • European/World history (four options: 370–900; 1000–1300; 1400–1650; 1815–1914)
    • Either a British Isles history period, or a historical methods paper, or a foreign text or an optional subject
  • Modern Language
    • Practical language work (two papers)
    • Two literature papers
  • History
    • European/World history (four options: 370–900; 1000–1300; 1400–1650; 1815–1914)
    • Either a British Isles history period, or a historical methods paper, or a foreign text or an optional subject
    • HistoryHistory
    • European/World history (four options: 370–900; 1000–1300; 1400–1650; 1815–1914)
    • Either a British Isles history period, or a historical methods paper, or a foreign text or an optional subject
  • European/World history (four options: 370–900; 1000–1300; 1400–1650; 1815–1914)
  • Either a British Isles history period, or a historical methods paper, or a foreign text or an optional subject
    • Eitheroror
  • Modern Language
    • Practical language work (two papers)
    • Two literature papers
    • Modern LanguageModern Language
    • Practical language work (two papers)
    • Two literature papers
  • Practical language work (two papers)
  • Two literature papers

    • ASSESSMENT

    First University examinations: six written papers

    ASSESSMENT

    ASSESSMENT

    First University examinations: six written papers

    YEARS 2 AND 4 (YEAR 3 SPENT ABROAD)YEARS 2 AND 4 (YEAR 3 SPENT ABROAD)YEARS 2 AND 4 (YEAR 3 SPENT ABROAD)

    COURSES

    • A period or theme paper European/World history
    • Either a special subject in History (two papers, see History), with one additional history or literature option; or three papers selected from history (British history, further subject, thesis) or Modern Languages (special subjects, prescribed authors, extended essay)
    • An optional additional thesis in History
    • Practical language work (two papers)
    • A period of literature
    • A paper on one of a wide range of options
    • A bridge essay

    ASSESSMENT

    Final University examinations: between six and nine written papers; between one and four submitted essays, including the compulsory bridge essay; oral examination in the modern language

    COURSES

    • A period or theme paper European/World history
    • Either a special subject in History (two papers, see History), with one additional history or literature option; or three papers selected from history (British history, further subject, thesis) or Modern Languages (special subjects, prescribed authors, extended essay)
    • An optional additional thesis in History
    • Practical language work (two papers)
    • A period of literature
    • A paper on one of a wide range of options
    • A bridge essay

    COURSES

    COURSES
    • A period or theme paper European/World history
    • Either a special subject in History (two papers, see History), with one additional history or literature option; or three papers selected from history (British history, further subject, thesis) or Modern Languages (special subjects, prescribed authors, extended essay)
    • An optional additional thesis in History
    • Practical language work (two papers)
    • A period of literature
    • A paper on one of a wide range of options
    • A bridge essay
  • A period or theme paper European/World history
  • Either a special subject in History (two papers, see History), with one additional history or literature option; or three papers selected from history (British history, further subject, thesis) or Modern Languages (special subjects, prescribed authors, extended essay)
    • EitherHistoryor
  • An optional additional thesis in History
  • Practical language work (two papers)
  • A period of literature
  • A paper on one of a wide range of options
  • A bridge essay

    • ASSESSMENT

    Final University examinations: between six and nine written papers; between one and four submitted essays, including the compulsory bridge essay; oral examination in the modern language

    ASSESSMENT

    ASSESSMENT

    Final University examinations: between six and nine written papers; between one and four submitted essays, including the compulsory bridge essay; oral examination in the modern language

    For the latest information on all course details and options see the History and Modern Languages websites.

    For the latest information on all course details and options see the History and Modern Languages websites.

    For the latest information on all course details and options see the History and Modern Languages websites.

    For the latest information on all course details and options see the History and Modern Languages websites.HistoryModern Languages

    The content and format of this course may change in some circumstances. Read further information about potential course changes.

    The content and format of this course may change in some circumstances. Read further information about potential course changes.

    The content and format of this course may change in some circumstances. Read further information about potential course changes.

    The content and format of this course may change in some circumstances. Read further information about potential course changes.

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