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School of Social, Historical and Political StudiesBA(Hons) War Studies and Philosophy withSandwich PlacementCourse Guide

2018-19September

About this guide

This is your course guide. It provides the basic but fundamental information about your course of study. Thisguide is yours for the duration of the course, we don’t re-issue it annually and if any information containedwithin were to change then we will write to you to explain so.

In particular, if any important aspects relating to your modules were to change then we will inform you inaccordance with the Code of Practice for the Management of Changes to Modules and Courses. The teachingand support teams which you will get to know over time will refer to this guide – it will be useful to you andwe advise you to make good use of it throughout your studies.

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We can help with the administration and organisation of your time at University – from enrolment andmodule registration, tuition fee enquiries, attendance support, course management and lifecycle queries,extenuating circumstances, leave of absence, transfers and changes, assignment submission, SAMsappointments, assessment and result queries, right through to Graduation.

You can also come and talk to us for impartial advice and support if things are starting to go wrong and you’renot sure who else to talk to. The main thing to remember is that you are not alone. We see large numbers ofstudents over the course of a year on a variety of issues, so please don’t be afraid to approach us.

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Welcome from the Course Leader

On behalf of the teaching and support teams involved in the BA (Hons) War Studies and Philosophy withSandwich Placement course, I would like to extend a very warm welcome to the University of Wolverhampton.

My name is Eamonn O'Kane and I am the Course Leader for your BA(Hons) War Studies and Philosophy withSandwich Placement course and, alongside your personal tutor, will be your main point of contact whilst youare studying with us. My contact details are below – please do not hesitate to get in touch if you need anysupport or guidance.

The key to being successful at University is to draw on the expertise and support of the staff here and to putan appropriate amount of effort into your course. As a general ‘rule of thumb’ the more you put into your

studies, the more you will get out of them. We welcome students who are eager to think for themselves, totake control of their own learning and who are ready to get involved in developing the skills required in ahighly competitive job market. Make the most of the wide range of opportunities available to you.

Studying at University can be difficult, and for many the transition into University life will be challenging.However, we will support you throughout your course, and, in particular, whilst you develop into anindependent learner during your first year with us.

We believe it is important that you are encouraged to make your own contribution to the effective operationand development of your chosen course. We hope that you might consider acting as a Course Representativeduring some of your time with us. The Course Rep is an important role; Reps work with the academic staff totry and make sure that the degree is intellectually stimulating and well delivered. We will explain what thisentails and how you can get involved during the first few weeks of your studies.

I wish you every success with your studies. I look forward to working with you and hope that you enjoy yourtime with us.

Eamonn O'Kane

Email [email protected]

Office: MH121

Tel: 01902 323536

Course Management and Staff Involvement

RoleRole NameName SpecialismSpecialism eMaileMail Tel. Ext.Tel. Ext. RoomRoom

Head of Department Dr David Hussey [email protected] 2481 MH119

Course Leader Dr Eamonn O'Kane [email protected] 3536 MH121

Educational Aims of the Course

The War Studies and Philosophy integrated joint course enables graduates to draw on both disciplines, usingcritical reasoning developed within Philosophy to engage with the debates and developments related to war;its causes, uses and how it may be avoided or concluded. The course will enable graduates to sustain debateson the strategic, ethical and philosophical uses of war in both historical and contemporary settings as well asexamine wider philosophical issues about the body, gender and identity.

As well as subject-specific knowledge, graduates will develop a wide range of key transferable skills includingenhanced communication, analytical and technological proficiency. The degree encourages individuals tobecome digitally literate and intellectually curious, with the capacity to work both independently and as partof a wider team to understand, develop and apply solutions to both theoretical and practical problems.

Such skills equip our graduates to use their knowledge in enterprising and profitable ways in their chosencareers and develop their roles within the wider community.

What makes this programme distinctive?

The advantages of studying War Studies and Philosophy at Wolverhampton include:

Being taught by recognised experts with a proven and respected research and publications record.A well established and resourced course, which is the longest running undergraduate War Studies degreeprogramme in the UK

An innovative and evolving curriculum which includes field trip opportunities.the opportunity to listen to internationally renowned scholars through the Royal Institute of Philosophypublic lecture series hosted by the university.

A placement can be undertaken anywhere; local, national or even, in some instances, international. During aplacement, you will be doing similar work to a normal employee of the organisation giving you a uniqueinsight into your chosen profession or sector, the opportunity to acquire crucial personal skills and also theopportunity to build a network of useful contacts. Many companies that employ graduates use placementprogrammes as a method of recruitment so you could be fast tracked into employment or onto one of theirgraduate schemes if you impress them.

The team at The Workplace constantly search for new placement opportunities but if you find an opportunitythat interests you or you have been successful in securing one yourself, contact them for further informationand support.

Course Structure

September (Sandwich)September (Sandwich)

Part time students study alongside full time students. However, they do not study more than 80 credits in eachacademic calendar year.

Year 1Year 1

https://www.wlv.ac.uk/current-students/careers-enterprise-and-the-workplace/the-workplace/student-support/placements-/

ModuleModule TitleTitle CreditsCredits PeriodPeriod TypeType

4WR003 War and the Modern World 20 SEM1 Core

4PH002 Introduction to European Philosophy 20 SEM1 Core

4WR002 Thinking About War and Peace 20 SEM2 Core

4PH003 Thinking Ethically 20 SEM2 Core

For this option group you must choose a minimum of 20 credits and a maximum of 20 creditsFor this option group you must choose a minimum of 20 credits and a maximum of 20 credits

4GK006 Success in Higher Education 20 SEM1

4PO005 Campaigning and Citizenship: Women in Britain and its Empire from 1800 to1950

20 SEM1

4WL003 Elementary Language 20 SEM1

4WL002 Basic Language 20 SEM1


Please note: you can only study 4GK006 Sucess in Higher Education once.

4GK006 Success in Higher Education 20 SEM2

4SL011 Volunteering in the Community 20 SEM2

4HU002 Popular Culture 20 SEM2

4PO006 Contemporary Capitalism 20 SEM2

4WR004 The Holocaust 20 SEM2





Year 2Year 2


5PH002 Ethical Virtues, Principles and Judgement 20 SEM1 Core

5PH003 Knowing the World: Language and Experience 20 SEM2 Core


5HS010 The Great War 1914-1918 20 SEM1

5WR007 Political Violence 20 SEM1

5WR006 War in Europe 1939-1945 20 SEM1


5HU001 The Enlightenment 20 SEM1

5HU003 Body, Sexuality and Identity 20 SEM1

5PO006 Contemporary Britain 20 SEM1




5WR004 Terrorism 20 SEM2

5WR002 The Battle for Normandy 1944 20 SEM2

5WR005 Virtual Warriors: The Evolution of War Gaming 20 SEM2


5SL008 Volunteering in Action 20 SEM2

5PH001 Law, Morality and Society 20 SEM2




Part time students study alongside full time students. However, they do not study more than 80 credits in each

academic calendar year.

Year 3Year 3


5LW022 Supervised Placement Year 40 YEAR Core



Year 4Year 4


6PH003 Freedom, Recognition and Authenticity 20 SEM1 Core

6PH002 Self and Other: The Demands of Social Justice 20 SEM2 Core


if you are taking a Philosophy project in semester 2; take one more module from the War Studies level 6 options above; if you aretaking a War Studies project in Sem 2 take 6MZ012 Global Media /Global Culture

6WR004 Trial by Fire: The American Civil War 20 SEM1

6PO001 Democracy and Terrorism: Conflict Resolution in Northern Ireland 20 SEM1

6WR007 Dreadnought to Enterprise: Maritime Warfare c.1900 to the Present Day 20 SEM1

6HS013 Work Placement in the Community 20 SEM1

6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language 20 SEM1

6MZ012 Global Media/Global Culture 20 SEM1


if you have taken a Philosophy project in semester 1, take one more module from the War Studies level 6 options above; if youtook a War Studies Project in semester 1 take 6PO003 Political Theory

6WR001 Conflict Resolution in the Modern World 20 SEM2

6WR005 The Barbarization of Warfare 20 SEM2

6HS010 Germany 1919-1945. From Weimar to Auschwitz. 20 SEM2

6HS013 Work Placement in the Community 20 SEM2

6PO003 Political Theory 20 SEM2

6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language 20 SEM2

Linked Option Group Rule:Linked Option Group Rule: Select a minimum of 20 credits and a maximum of 20 credits from the linked (*) groups.

* For this option group you must choose a minimum of 0 credits and a maximum of 20 creditsFor this option group you must choose a minimum of 0 credits and a maximum of 20 credits

if you are taking a Philosophy project in semester 2; take one more module from the War Studies level 6 options above; if you aretaking a War Studies project in Sem 2 take 6MZ012 Global Media /Global Culture

6PH005 Independent Study in Philosophy 20 SEM1

6WR006 War Studies Project 20 SEM1

* For this option group you must choose a minimum of 0 credits and a maximum of 20 creditsFor this option group you must choose a minimum of 0 credits and a maximum of 20 credits

6PH005 Independent Study in Philosophy 20 SEM2

6WR006 War Studies Project 20 SEM2

Course Learning Outcomes

Learning OutcomeLearning Outcome Contributing ModulesContributing Modules

CertHE Course Learning Outcome 1 CertHE Course Learning Outcome 1 (CHECLO1)(CHECLO1)

"Demonstrate knowledge of the underlyingconcepts and principles associated with yourarea(s) of study, and an ability to evaluate andinterpret these within the context of that area ofstudy"

4GK006 Success in Higher Education4GK010 Contemporary Capitalism4PH002 Introduction to European Philosophy4PH003 Thinking Ethically4PO005 Campaigning and Citizenship: Women in Britain and its Empire from1800 to 19504PO006 Contemporary Capitalism4SL011 Volunteering in the Community4WL002 Basic Language4WL003 Elementary Language4WR002 Thinking About War and Peace4WR003 War and the Modern World4WR004 The Holocaust


"Demonstrate an ability to present, evaluate andinterpret qualitative and quantitative data, inorder to develop lines of argument and makesound judgements in accordance with basictheories and concepts of your subject(s) of study."

4GK006 Success in Higher Education4GK010 Contemporary Capitalism4PH002 Introduction to European Philosophy4PH003 Thinking Ethically4PO005 Campaigning and Citizenship: Women in Britain and its Empire from1800 to 19504PO006 Contemporary Capitalism4SL011 Volunteering in the Community4WL002 Basic Language4WL003 Elementary Language4WR002 Thinking About War and Peace4WR003 War and the Modern World4WR004 The Holocaust


Evaluate the appropriateness of differentapproaches to solving problems related to yourarea(s) of study and/or work

DipHE Course Learning Outcome 1 DipHE Course Learning Outcome 1 (DHECLO1)(DHECLO1)

"Demonstrate knowledge and criticalunderstanding of the well-established principlesof your area(s) of study, and of the way in whichthose principles have developed with anunderstanding of the limits of your knowledge,and how this influences analyses andinterpretations based on that knowledge."

5HS010 The Great War 1914-19185PH003 Knowing the World: Language and Experience5PHU03 5PO006 Contemporary Britain5WL001 Basic Language5WL002 Elementary Language5WR002 The Battle for Normandy 19445WR004 Terrorism5WR005 Virtual Warriors: The Evolution of War Gaming5WR006 War in Europe 1939-19455WR007 Political Violence


"Communicate the results of your study/workaccurately and reliably, and with structured andcoherent arguments"


"Demonstrate the ability to apply underlyingconcepts and principles outside the context inwhich they were first studied, including, whereappropriate, the application of those principles inan employment context"

5HU001 The Enlightenment5PH002 Ethical Virtues, Principles and Judgement5PHU02 5SL008 Volunteering in Action


Demonstrate the qualities and transferable skillsnecessary for employment requiring the exerciseof some personal responsibility


"Demonstrate knowledge of the main methods ofenquiry in the subject(s) relevant to the namedaward, and ability to evaluate critically theappropriateness of different approaches tosolving problems in the field of study"

5HS010 The Great War 1914-19185PH002 Ethical Virtues, Principles and Judgement5PH003 Knowing the World: Language and Experience5PHU02 5PHU03 5SL008 Volunteering in Action5WR002 The Battle for Normandy 19445WR004 Terrorism5WR005 Virtual Warriors: The Evolution of War Gaming5WR006 War in Europe 1939-19455WR007 Political Violence


"Use a range of established techniques to initiateand undertake critical analysis of information,and to propose solutions to problems arising fromthat analysis"

5HS010 The Great War 1914-19185HU001 The Enlightenment5LW022 Supervised Placement Year5PH001 Law, Morality and Society5SL008 Volunteering in Action5WL001 Basic Language5WL002 Elementary Language5WR002 The Battle for Normandy 19445WR004 Terrorism5WR005 Virtual Warriors: The Evolution of War Gaming5WR006 War in Europe 1939-19455WR007 Political Violence

Ordinary Degree Course Learning Outcome 1Ordinary Degree Course Learning Outcome 1(ORDCLO1)(ORDCLO1)

"an awareness and understanding of the strategic,ethical and moral theories underpinning both WarStudies and Philosophy"

6PH002 Self and Other: The Demands of Social Justice6PH003 Freedom, Recognition and Authenticity6PH005 Independent Study in Philosophy6WR006 War Studies Project


"familiarity with specialized philosophicalvocabulary; drawing connections between ideas,

6HS001 America: The Rise of a Superpower, 1890-19456PH002 Self and Other: The Demands of Social Justice6PH003 Freedom, Recognition and Authenticity6PH005 Independent Study in Philosophy6WR001 Conflict Resolution in the Modern World

concepts, arguments and theories withinPhilosophy, between Philosophy and War Studies,and in practical contexts"

6WR004 Trial by Fire: The American Civil War6WR005 The Barbarization of Warfare6WR006 War Studies Project6WR007 Dreadnought to Enterprise: Maritime Warfare c.1900 to the PresentDay


an ability to address historical and contemporaryproblems in depth using primary and secondarysources of relevance to War Studies andPhilosophy

6PH002 Self and Other: The Demands of Social Justice6PH003 Freedom, Recognition and Authenticity6PH005 Independent Study in Philosophy6WR001 Conflict Resolution in the Modern World6WR004 Trial by Fire: The American Civil War6WR005 The Barbarization of Warfare6WR006 War Studies Project6WR007 Dreadnought to Enterprise: Maritime Warfare c.1900 to the PresentDay


"Effectively communicate information, argumentsand analysis in a variety of forms to specialist andnon-specialist audiences, and deploy keytechniques of the discipline effectively"


"the capacity to present, in both oral and writtenforms, a clear and well-structured assessment ofrelevant considerations"

6HS001 America: The Rise of a Superpower, 1890-19456PH002 Self and Other: The Demands of Social Justice6PH003 Freedom, Recognition and Authenticity6WR005 The Barbarization of Warfare6WR006 War Studies Project


"Demonstrate the qualities and transferable skillsnecessary for employment, requiring the exerciseof personal responsibility and decision-makingand undertake further training, developingexisting skills and acquire new competences thatwill enable them to assume significantresponsibility within organisations."


"intellectual skills for independently reasonedresearch, involving critical analysis andevaluation of textual arguments"

6HS001 America: The Rise of a Superpower, 1890-19456PH002 Self and Other: The Demands of Social Justice6PH003 Freedom, Recognition and Authenticity6PH005 Independent Study in Philosophy6WR001 Conflict Resolution in the Modern World6WR004 Trial by Fire: The American Civil War6WR005 The Barbarization of Warfare6WR006 War Studies Project6WR007 Dreadnought to Enterprise: Maritime Warfare c.1900 to the PresentDay


"acquired capabilities that are highly valued inmodern diverse working environments anddemonstrate key employment skills (e.g. self-management, IT, digital literacy, enterprise,working in groups) including, an openness toreasoned dialogue with others in contexts ofproblem identification, analysis and response."

6HS001 America: The Rise of a Superpower, 1890-19456PH002 Self and Other: The Demands of Social Justice6PH003 Freedom, Recognition and Authenticity6WR001 Conflict Resolution in the Modern World6WR004 Trial by Fire: The American Civil War6WR005 The Barbarization of Warfare6WR006 War Studies Project6WR007 Dreadnought to Enterprise: Maritime Warfare c.1900 to the PresentDay

Honours Degree Course Learning Outcome 1Honours Degree Course Learning Outcome 1(DEGCLO1)(DEGCLO1)

"an awareness and understanding of the strategic,ethical and moral theories underpinning both WarStudies and Philosophy"

6PH002 Self and Other: The Demands of Social Justice6PH003 Freedom, Recognition and Authenticity6PH005 Independent Study in Philosophy6WR006 War Studies Project


"familiarity with specialized philosophicalvocabulary; drawing connections between ideas,concepts, arguments and theories withinPhilosophy, between Philosophy and War Studies,and in practical contexts"



an ability to address historical and contemporaryproblems in depth using primary and secondarysources of relevance to War Studies andPhilosophy

6PH002 Self and Other: The Demands of Social Justice6PH003 Freedom, Recognition and Authenticity6PH005 Independent Study in Philosophy6WR001 Conflict Resolution in the Modern World6WR004 Trial by Fire: The American Civil War6WR005 The Barbarization of Warfare6WR006 War Studies Project6WR007 Dreadnought to Enterprise: Maritime Warfare c.1900 to the PresentDay


"the capacity to present, in both oral and writtenforms, a clear and well-structured assessment ofrelevant considerations"

6HS001 America: The Rise of a Superpower, 1890-19456PH002 Self and Other: The Demands of Social Justice6PH003 Freedom, Recognition and Authenticity6WR005 The Barbarization of Warfare6WR006 War Studies Project


"intellectual skills for independently reasonedresearch, involving critical analysis andevaluation of textual arguments"



"acquired capabilities that are highly valued inmodern diverse working environments anddemonstrate key employment skills (e.g. self-management, IT, digital literacy, enterprise,working in groups) including, an openness toreasoned dialogue with others in contexts ofproblem identification, analysis and response."

6HS001 America: The Rise of a Superpower, 1890-19456PH002 Self and Other: The Demands of Social Justice6PH003 Freedom, Recognition and Authenticity6WR001 Conflict Resolution in the Modern World6WR004 Trial by Fire: The American Civil War6WR005 The Barbarization of Warfare6WR006 War Studies Project6WR007 Dreadnought to Enterprise: Maritime Warfare c.1900 to the PresentDay

PSRB

None

Employability in the Curriculum

Employability is not only enhanced by the subject-specific skills developed on the course; there is also theopportunity to undertake a volunteering placement that can be incorporated as part of the programme. Thedisciplines of War Studies and Philosophy are designed to encourage students to develop their critical andanalytical skills and will develop key transferable skills which will help student employability in theworkplace.

What professional competencies will you develop during the course and how?Competency Expected development at Undergraduate level. Good communication: How well you convey your ideas, and how you respond to others, are of keen interest toemployers. As well as the clarity and presentation of your message through writing, presentation and IT skills,an ability to be respectful, build rapport and persuade people are required, particularly with people from otherbackgrounds or cultures.On this course, you will develop communication skills through regular written assignments, oralpresentations and participation in seminars as well as through interaction on campus with staff and studentsof different backgrounds, countries and cultures. You can also study a foreign language (as an option modulein your degree/on top of your degree programme for an additional fee) Planning and research skills: To accomplish certain work tasks, you will need to come up with a suitablestrategy and plan of action. This could involve identifying a problem and then finding relevant informationfrom various sources, to analyse, interpret and communicate to others.You will develop these skills throughout the course when researching information for assignments,culminating in your Independent Study Module in Level 6. Teamwork and interpersonal skills: Most graduate jobs will involve extensive collaborating and working inteams. Employers will be looking at your individual contribution towards achieving common goals, and howyour own approach to collaboration and improving group dynamics has evolved. Assignments in several modules require you to collaborate with other students in the planning and sharing oftasks, and solving problems related to group work in order to achieve a goal and meet a deadline. Self-management: Employers need staff who can effectively and reliably contribute to the organisation’sobjectives. By successfully directing your work towards these objectives - prioritising your duties, managingyour time effectively, working well under pressure and following requirements of professionalism andintegrity, you can demonstrate that you are flexible, resilient, reliable and able to learn quickly.To make a success of your studies you will have to organise your time in order to balance differentassignments and multiple deadlines, and take advantage of extra-curricular opportunities such as CareerDevelopment Week and mentoring programmes, while also managing family and work commitments. You willneed to develop an understanding of professional etiquette and ethics, and reflect on your own personal andacademic development.Effective leadership and management: Even if you're not intending to work in a management position, you willstill need to demonstrate to employers that you have the potential to plan and coordinate tasks and motivateothers in order to achieve common objectives.During your studies, you will have opportunities to become a Course Rep, take a role in Student Societies, seekelection to a Students’ Union position, volunteer to take on a mentoring role or lead seminars/work groups. Relevant work experience: Any experience supporting an organisation’s aims is valuable, and gives the chanceto apply a wide range of skills, which you can refer to in applications and interviews. Within your programme you can gain work experience via an optional sandwich year placement (5LW022),optional volunteer placement module 5SL008). You can also undertake extra-curricular experience throughChallenge Academy or Volunteer Central, or spend your summer on an International Placement.Adapted from: Prospects (2015) What skills do employers want? June 2015https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/applying-for-jobs/what-skills-do-employers-want

The completion of a Sandwich Year will enable you to gain valuable hands on experience in a relevant workenvironment. This will not only provide additional practical subject skills but it will also develop personaltransferable skills such as communication skills, problem solving skills and demonstrate competency inworking with other people. This will increase your employability and assist you in gaining employment in thefuture.

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

Learning takes place through a variety of activities and media designed to support the achievement of thelearning outcomes. This includes traditional lectures, seminars, class-based activities, group work andindividual tutorials. Such activities help students to become aware of and critically engage with theunderpinning theories of the disciplines of War Studies and Philosophy. In addition the course also increasesstudents’ digital literacy by widespread use of CANVAS (see section 11 below). Field trips are utilised on the

course (including the option of a week-long residential trip to Normandy) in order to give students theopportunity to engage with primary sources. The opportunity to undertake an extended piece of research viathe level 6 project helps develop students’ capacity for independent study and self-motivation, and offers themthe opportunity to nurture their intellectual curiosity in an enterprising way. Employability is not onlyenhanced by the subject-specific and digital literacy skills developed on the course; there is also theopportunity to undertake a volunteering placement that can be incorporated as part of the programme. Thedisciplines of War Studies and Philosophy are designed to encourage students to develop their critical andanalytical skills in relation to a range of key debates such as the role and obligations of governments, thecauses, consequences and resolution of war and conflict and the purpose of thought and action. The courseexamines such issues from a British, European and wider international perspective, drawing on case studiesfrom both the historical and contemporary periods. This focus and the accompanying skills that it developsprovide students with the opportunity to increase their awareness of ethical responsibilities related to thedebates surrounding global citizenship.

Reference Points

War Studies does not have its own QAA subject Benchmarks, so the QAA Benchmarks of the two mostrelevant cognate subjects, History (2014,http://www.qaa.ac.uk/publications/information-and-guidance/publication?PubID=2874#.Vsr8RdKsWSo) and Politics and International Relations (2015http://www.qaa.ac.uk/en/Publications/Documents/SBS-politics-15.pdf ) have been consulted.QAA Philosophy Subject Benchmark 2007Equality Act 2010

Academic Regulations Exemptions

None

Support with your studies

University Learning Centres are the key source of academic information for students providing access to:

Physical library resources (books, journal, DVDs etc.)Study areas to allow students to study in the environment that suits them best: Social areas, quiet andsilent areas.A wide range of online information sources, including eBooks, e-journals and subject databasesAcademic skills support via the Skills for Learning programmeStudents on campus can attend workshops or ask for one-to-one help on a range of skills such asacademic writing and referencing.Dedicated Subject Pages to enable you to explore key online information sources that are recommendedfor their studies.Physical access to local libraries both in UK and overseas via SCONUL and WorldCat agreements

We also strongly advise you to download to “MyWLV” student app. MyWLV is a single point of personalisedaccess to the variety of systems the University offers. This includes pulling through relevant information (e.g.deadlines, timetables) and linking to underlying systems.

Leave of Absence:

The University allows breaks in learning of up to two years and there is a process for applying for a leave ofabsence, which can be accessed through your e:Vision account. Initially you will need to apply for the leave ofabsence, which could be for medical, parental or personal reasons. A short-term absence, such as annual leave,must not be recorded as a break. The course leader will consider, and where appropriate agree, the leave ofabsence application. A return date will be identified and agreed for a suitable point in the programme.Additional course fees may be incurred as a result of a leave of absence and you are advised to discuss this

http://www.qaa.ac.uk/publications/information-and-guidance/publication?PubID=2874#.Vsr8RdKsWSo

http://www.qaa.ac.uk/en/Publications/Documents/SBS-politics-15.pdf

with the Faculty Student Services team prior to application.

Course Specific Support

The course team are conscious of the necessity of supporting students’ learning throughout their studies. Inthe early stages of the course specific academic guidance on key skills is built into the core modules at level4. This includes formative assessments with extensive feedback related to the summative tasks, in order toclarify for students what is expected at this level. These support sessions are integrated into the weeklyprogramme to ensure the advice is accessed by all students. The team also work closely with the School’sStudent Support Unit and student support staff offer a session on the core modules. If a student is identifiedas potentially in need of extra support they are referred to the Support Unit for individual sessions with anacademic tutor. All of this in addition to the School’s extensive ongoing support services available to allstudents throughout their studies. At level 4 all students take a year-long study skills related module. Theuniversity’s VLE, CANVAS, has study skills-related materials such as stylebooks and shared URLs that link tovarious on-line study skills websites (e.g., Purdue OWL and Monash Academic Literacy sites). Throughouttheir degree programme all students also have the opportunity to book sessions with academic counsellors atanytime during the year to discuss individual assessments or wider study skills development.

Contact Hours

In higher education, the term ‘contact hours’ is used very broadly, to refer to the amount of time that youspend learning in contact with teaching or associated staff, when studying for a particular course.

This time provides you with the support in developing your subject knowledge and skills, and opportunitiesto develop and reflect on your own, independent learning. Contact time can take a wide variety of formsdepending on your subject, as well as where and how you are studying. Some of the most common examplesare:

lecturesseminarstutorialsproject supervisionsdemonstrationspractical classes and workshopssupervised time in a studio/workshopfieldworkexternal visitswork-based learning (including placements)scheduled virtual interaction with tutor such as on line, skype, telephone

In UK higher education, you as the student take primary responsibility for your own learning. In this context,contact time with teaching and associated staff is there to help shape and guide your studies. It may be usedto introduce new ideas and equip you with certain knowledge or skills, demonstrate practical skills for you topractise independently, offer guidance on project work, or to provide personalised feedback.

Alongside contact time, private or independent study is therefore very significant. This is the time that youspend learning without direct supervision from, or contact with, a member of staff. It might includebackground reading, preparation for seminars or tutorials, follow-up work, wider practice, the completion ofassignments, revision, and so on.

50 Day Engagement:

You will be withdrawn from the University if you fail to engage with the academic requirements of yourcourse of study, within 50 days of the course start date, following repeated and reasonable attempts by theUniversity to contact you.

Course Specific Health and Safety Issues

There are no health and safety issues specific to this course. That said, we do want to flag up the following:

Some field trips to archives, museums or libraries may require you travel by coach; a relevant risk assessmentwill have been carried out to cover the trip.

To fulfil our remit to widen the opportunity to gain a University qualification to all student groups, it may benecessary to run a module in the evenings (normally 6-9pm). If you have concerns about attending classes inthe evenings, please raise these with the course leader.

A sense of loneliness can hit you when you first start University. Whether you commute from home, or live instudent accommodation near campus, try to join in activities and societies that will help you get in touch withother students. They do not have to study your subject or course. They will be your door to a social networkand make for life-long contacts that will support you through your studies and beyond.

If you need any advice or have concerns, in the first instance, please contact either the course leader or yourpersonal tutor.

Course Fact File

Hierarchy of Awards:Hierarchy of Awards: Bachelor of Arts with Honours War Studies and Philosophy, having satisfactorilycompleted a sandwich placement Bachelor of Arts War Studies and Philosophy, having satisfactorily completed asandwich placement Diploma of Higher Education War Studies and Philosophy, having satisfactorilycompleted a sandwich placement Certificate of Higher Education War Studies and Philosophy, having satisfactorilycompleted a sandwich placement University Statement of Credit University Statement of Credit

Course Codes:Course Codes: WR004K23UV Sandwich 4 Years

UCAS Code:UCAS Code: LVF6

Awarding Body / Institution:Awarding Body / Institution: University of Wolverhampton

School / Institute:School / Institute: School of Social, Historical and Political Studies

Category of Partnership:Category of Partnership: Not delivered in partnership

Location of Delivery:Location of Delivery: University of Wolverhampton

Teaching Institution:Teaching Institution: University of Wolverhampton

Published: 28-Jun-2018 by Eamonn O'Kane