BA (Hons) Military History Bachelor's degree at Lincoln Bishop University

This module introduces you to the study of history at undergraduate level and is a key part of your transition to university. You will gain an initial understanding of the varied nature of the discipline and the range of approaches to it, introducing key areas of theory and practice covered in subsequent modules in history, such as: the significance of schools of historical thought, key source types and popular interpretative approaches. There will be a focus on some of the key critical and prac

This module serves as an introduction to the subject of military history; it explores the specific definitions of military history and considers the various approaches historians have taken to this field of study. The module will offer an introductory snapshot of some of the themes developed in subsequent modules. There will be a focus on the relationship between theory and practice in the context of studying military operations, with reference to historical case studies exploring organisational

This module provides students with an introduction to the First World War focusing on the military, social, and political aspects of the conflict. Emphasis is placed on the global nature of conflict and students will explore how the war developed across different theatres including Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Students will consider the outbreak of the war, the advent of 'total war', and the changing nature of warfare between 1914 and 1918. The impact of the war on the state and society

On this module students will study late medieval England in particular the various roles, occupations and classes of people in Late Medieval England. Through a survey approach, students will examine the changing nature of various aspect of late medieval society, such as kingship, the aristocracy, feudalism, gender, education, literature and drama. The module will introduce students to recent historiographical debates surrounding the nature and transformation of kingship in this period as well as

Throughout history, land battles have won wars, redrawn geographical borders, removed royal monarchs and political leaders, and influenced the spread of culture. This module examines the nature and development of the historical subject of battle, adopting a long historical perspective. A range of case studies from the Battle of Hastings, the Battle of Lincoln, Agincourt, to Waterloo and the Somme, will explore the changing face of battle for those who fought and their interaction with civilians,

On this module students will be introduced to the early modern British Isles, broadly covering the period from the Reformation of the English Church to the 1688 Revolution. The module will consider political, social, military, cultural and economic perspectives on a transformational period in the history of the British Isles. By taking a survey approach the module will support students as they gain a wider understanding of this period of history. Consideration will be given to, variously, social

This module will introduce students to the key events, themes and characters of the US Civil Rights Movement and Vietnam War. Students will explore different elements of the Civil Rights Movement, including the black, women's and gay rights movements, how these overlapped with the workers' rights struggle and ultimately affected the national political landscape. This module will also enable students to appreciate the impact the war in Vietnam had on American society, culture and politics. Studen

This module examines the development of the British Army since its formation in 1660. Students will learn how the administration, structure, and organisational culture of the British Army has changed over time. They will explore aspects such as recruitment and training methods, the development of the regimental system, and the composition of the officer corps. Although the module provides a chronological analysis of the development of the Army, students will examine a range of thematic issues in

This module will investigate the evolution of the concept of just war and just war theory through the practical application of the ethics of war to a broad range of historical case studies drawn from the medieval to the modern world. Consideration will be given to the social, cultural and political dimensions of ethical decision-making in relation to war and combat at a national, institutional and personal level. The role of combatants and non-combatants will be examined through which students w

This module will explore the changing character and function of European armies and navies during the period 1750 to 1914.