Second Cycle - History

Definition
Second cycle degrees in History are frequently offered. In almost all cases the work leading to a second cycle degree comprises both course work and a relevant piece of research presented in written form. Second cycle degrees may be in a specific chronological or thematic area. In some countries and some institutions this is specified in the degree title (e.g. Medieval or Contemporary History; Women’s History). In others the usual title is simply History, although the programme of studies depends on the area of particular emphasis. There are often second cycle degrees in such subjects as Economic History, or in History related subjects such as Archival studies, Museology, Archaeology and so forth. In some countries future teachers of History receive specific degrees; in others the degree continues to be in History and teacher training is either included or is taken as a separate study programme.

Sub skills
'''Knowledge and understanding


 * The graduate has a critical knowledge and understanding of the current developments in the History of the European Union and the history of European integration, including interdisciplinary debates, sufficient to be able to formulate and address an original research problem.

'''Applying knowledge and understanding


 * The graduate is able to apply the critical perspectives and methodologies acquired to address problems regarding more than one spatial or thematic area.

'''Making judgements


 * The graduate is able to propose well-founded interpretations of relevant social, ethical or other issues facing the European Union/European integration process basing them on the use of the critical bibliography and employing both known and new sources and the ability to model complex interactions.

'''Communication


 * The graduate is able to illustrate and explain in his/her own and if possible an- other language to an audience (specialist or non specialist) his/her findings about the history of European integration and the European Union and the sources and methodologies on which they are based, both in academic and non- academic form.

'''Learning skills


 * The graduate is able to undertake self-directed study in the history of European integration and the European Union, using information, theories and methods and networks relative to various disciplinary frameworks.

Assessment
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Benchmarks
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Relevant Higher Order Skills
History