20 year old student from the midlands in England. Love shopping, history, music, driving, going out...
20 year old student from the midlands in England. Love shopping, history, music, driving, going out and friends
Member since:15.02.2004
Reviews:7
Members who trust:2
I am currently still studying at Keele, but I thought I may as well express my opinions whilst still fresh in my head. The University itself is what I would call "away from it all" althought it does have fantastic facilities on campus and nearby, such as a satisfactory town (newcaslte-under-lyme) and a relatively small but sufficent City (Hanley/Stoke). Now onto the important issue; the history. The history course seems to be in three stages. Year one mainly being introductions (most modules aptly titled "an introduction to...". Year two being more in depth, with a wide range of more niche modules being offered. Year three is the dissertation year when you select one module as your specialist subject and have a wide range of assesment within that module. As expected most assesment is via essays, exams, portfolios,seminar performance etc. When it comes down to my personal experience of Keele History, I must say it is a fantastic one. I have been tutored by some amazing, funny, approachable and lively members of staff (watch out for the medieval historians, they're the best and most enthusiastic!). I do rate MOST modules, besides I would called the "historical research and writing" module of 1st year poor, dull and badly structured. Module structure for seminar/lecture times throughout the course is slightly haphazard too, but is tolerable. The help offered is fantastic, the tutors will bend over backwards to help their pupils if they are making an effort. I have found most modules interesting and lively, and always feel I'm learning something new. Admitidly admin sometimes is a bit poor, but most of the time, they will help you as quickly and efficently as possible.
How helpful would this review be to a person making a buying decision? Rating guidelines
Advantages: Good choice of courses at all levels, for all abilities Disadvantages: In first year, book availability poor, first year tutors not always as good as in later years
weebagpuss 12.04.2001 ·
Read review
Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful
Review of Scottish History
Are you the manufacturer / provider of History? Click here