481 History, bachelor

Target Group and Admission Requirements

This study programme is suitable for all who are interested in the historical premises which have resulted in today’s social conditions. These premises can be traced to various societies and cultures, and the Bachelor’s study programme will provide an opportunity to view the past from many different angles and to focus on different themes and periods. The study programme includes two main approaches: a general historical approach and the history of ideas. For more information on the choice of courses, see below.

Aim of the Programme

A Bachelor’s degree in history provides a detailed understanding of society, culture and thought in a historical perspective. The study programme may be applied to many fields of endeavour, such as teaching, journalism/mass-media, cultural activities, museum and archive work and procedures in public and private administration. The study programme allows 80 or more ECTS credits for specialisation in either history or the history of ideas.

Further Education opportunities

Specialisation/ specialisations in history/the history of ideas will provide, under specified conditions, teaching competence in the subject. For those who intend to use this education for teaching, it is advisable to combine the specialisation with 60 ECTS in another academic subject. Those who intend to pursue a career in teaching must also take the Post Graduate Certificate in Education. It is possible to use a Bachelor’s degree in History as the basis for a Master’s degree in Cultural Studies at Telemark University College, or the basis for applying to Master’s degree programmes at other university colleges and universities.

Curriculum and structure


Bachelor’s degree in History, with specialisation in historical topics; an example of the combination of courses that may be chosen. Please note that the subjects offered may vary from year to year.
Code Course title Credits O/V *) Credits pr. semester
  S1(A) S2(V) S3(A) S4(V) S5(A) S6(V)
3502 Overview of World History after 1750 10.00 O 10          
3501 Overview of World History before 1750 10.00 O 10          
3524 Examen Philosophicum (foundation course) 10.00 O 10          
3505 Overview of Norwegian History after 1800 10.00 O   10        
3504 Overview of Norwegian History before
1800 		10.00 O   10        
3525 Examen Facultatum (preparatory
examination) 		10.00 O   10        
3503 Elective in World History 10.00 O     10      
3508 Overview of Nordic History 10.00 O         10  
3511 Nordic Political Culture and ‘the
Nordic Model’.The period after the
mid-1800s. 		10.00 V         10  
3509 Political Culture, Norms and Social
Control in the Nordic Region 1500-1800 		10.00 V         10  
3506 Norwegian history – Advanced Course 10.00 O       10    
3354 Nature, Culture and People – the View
of Human Life and Nature through the
Ages 		10.00 V       10    
3355 Ideas and Arts – The History of
Aesthetic Ideas 		10.00 V       10    
3351 Introduction to the History of Ideas 20.00 V     20      
3356 The Age of Enlightenment 10.00 V         10  
3352 Norwegian History of Ideas 10.00 V           10
3353 People, Society and the State – the
History of Political Ideas 		10.00 V           10
3360 Human Rights from a Historical and
History-of-Ideas Perspective 		10.00 V           10
Total: 30 30 30 30 30 30
*) O - Mandatory course, V - Optional course

Bachelor’s degree in History, with specialisation in history of ideas; an example of the combination of courses that may be chosen. Please note that the subjects offered may vary from year to year.
Code Course title Credits O/V *) Credits pr. semester
  S1(A) S2(V) S3(A) S4(V) S5(A) S6(V)
3351 Introduction to the History of Ideas 20.00 O 20          
3524 Examen Philosophicum (foundation course) 10.00 O 10          
3352 Norwegian History of Ideas 10.00 O   10        
3525 Examen Facultatum (preparatory
examination) 		10.00 O   10        
3353 People, Society and the State – the
History of Political Ideas 		10.00 V 10          
3354 Nature, Culture and People – the View
of Human Life and Nature through the
Ages 		10.00 V   10        
3501 Overview of World History before 1750 10.00 O     10      
3502 Overview of World History after 1750 10.00 O     10      
2021 British Romanticism 10.00 V     10      
2108 Ibsen and the Modern Breakthrough 10.00 V     10      
2107 Folk Poetry and Folk Culture 10.00 V       10    
3358 Modernity and Cultural Criticism 10.00 V       10    
3504 Overview of Norwegian History before
1800 		10.00 V       10    
3505 Overview of Norwegian History after 1800 10.00 V       10    
3357 The Modern Breakthrough in Nordic
Literature 		10.00 V         10  
2113 Literature pre-1900 15.00 V         10  
3356 The Age of Enlightenment 10.00 V           10
3355 Ideas and Arts – The History of
Aesthetic Ideas 		10.00 V           10
2114 Literature after 1900 15.00 V           10
3360 Human Rights from a Historical and
History-of-Ideas Perspective 		10.00 V           10
3508 Overview of Nordic History 10.00 V           10
3511 Nordic Political Culture and ‘the
Nordic Model’.The period after the
mid-1800s. 		10.00 V           10
3509 Political Culture, Norms and Social
Control in the Nordic Region 1500-1800 		10.00 V         10  
Total: 30 30 30 30 30 30
*) O - Mandatory course, V - Optional course

It is expected that the introductory course in philosophy (Examen philosophicum) and the faculty-specific preparatory course (Examen facultatum) will be taken during the first three semesters.

Choice of specialisation in History: At least 80 of the 180 ECTS credits must consist of subjects within History, and Examen philosophicum and Examen facultatum represent 20 ECTS credits (10 ECTS credits each). Students may also extend the History courses to 90 ECTS credits. The remaining 80 (or 70) ECTS credits may be chosen from the courses in the following study programmes: History of Ideas, Norwegian or English, or other courses at the Department.

Choice of specialisation in the History of Ideas: At least 80 of the 180 ECTS credits must consist of courses chosen from the History of Ideas; Examen philosophicum and Examen facultatum represent 20 ECTS credits (10 ECTS credits each). Students may also extend History of Ideas courses to the extent of 90 ECTS credits.

It is recommended that at least 20 ECTS credits are chosen from general history courses. However, students may also choose to take all the 80 ECTS credits within the History study programme, or courses from Norwegian or English study programmes, or other courses at the Department.

Please note that it is possible to take the courses in a different order than the one shown in the table above.

Teaching and Learning Methods

The instruction in the study programme will be given in the form of lectures and seminars. In the seminars, the syllabus literature will be discussed in detail. Students may be required to submit individual written semester assignments or meet other requirements, including obligatory supervision or other requirements with regard to participation. For more information, please see the curriculum for 220179 History, 1-year programme and 220400 History of Ideas, 1-year programme.

Assessment Methods

All the courses will include a final written examination. In order to be permitted to take the final examination students must have submitted semester assignments in advance, and met any other mandatory requirements by the specified date. For more information, please refer to the individual course descriptions.


Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean

 

Fakta om studieprogrammet

  • Location:

    Bø

  • Level:

    Bachelor

  • Duration:

    3 year(s)

  • ECTS:

    180

  • Language of instruction:

    Norwegian

  • Faculty:

    , Department: IKH

 

Publisert av / forfatter Birgit Norendal <Birgit.NorendalSPAMFILTER@hit.no>, last modified Ian Hector Harkness - 08/12/2008