History that Counts: Methods and Cases in Quantitative History (HIST0301)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Social and Historical Sciences
Teaching department: History
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: Only final year students may select this module.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module aims to introduce students to the basic quantitative methods for historians with applications in different historical fields. The first half of the module covers methods of constructing and displaying historical data, providing and interpreting summary statistics, and exploring the relationship between different historical variables, including correlation and causation. The second half focuses on applications of some of these methods in economic history, financial history, spatial history and political history. Each case is discussed with reference to the quantification and data analysis methodology of a published work. Parts of the data analysis will be reproduced in the class by using the original dataset from the relevant source. 听The module is assessed by a written essay which is expected to be based on the quantification of historical evidence and its analysis by using the methods explored in the module.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 1 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 6)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 100% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 14
Who to contact for more information: history.programmes@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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