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Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

Browse Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences modules at the Exeter campuses.

Your module options for your programme can be viewed in the Study Guide.

This page shows modules HASS academic departments are offering university-wide to students outside of their immediate department as part of modularity.

If you are interested in taking any of these modules please contact your hub to check that you are able to do so, as well as the relevant departments for more information.

Please note: the modules listed are based on data available at the time of issue and are subject to change. Some modules will have limited spaces so you are not guaranteed a place and departments may prioritise students from their own discipline.

HASS also has some modules that are offered outside their home department but only to students on programmes within the HASS faculty. Details of these modules will be available to students when you log into the online module selection system.

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Classics and Ancient History

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Theology and Religion

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Communications

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Drama

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Film

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Interested in learning a language as part of your degree?

In the Language Centre you can choose from a range of languages, including British Sign Language, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, Russian and Spanish. Not only will you learn a language, but as Yumiko Moore, Associate Lecturer in Japanese explains, you will be introduced to another culture:

'With proficiency in'

Choosing a language module means you could gain 'with proficiency in...' or 'with advanced proficiency in...' on your degree certificate.

This involves successfully completing 60 credits in one language taken through the FLC, of which 30 credits must be at NQF Level 5 (Intermediate) or higher. You can choose to develop a language from scratch or develop an existing one.

For example, a Geography student who passes 30 credits at French Beginners and further 30 credits at French Intermediate One could have their degree title amended to BA (Hons) Geography with proficiency in French. If the 60 credits are all at NQF Level 6 (Advanced), then the words “with proficiency in advanced…” can be added.

British Sign language

French

German

Italian

Japanese

Korean

Mandarin and Classical Chinese

Portuguese

Russian

Spanish

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"My placement experience has been invaluable. It gave me access me to an industry I was keen to explore and connected me to people within the PR and marketing world. To be able to do this whilst continuing with my course was really great. "

Having positive reviews and connections on LinkedIn will also be useful for applications to future roles, especially given that a lot of longer placements/internships/graduate jobs ask for previous experience. 80 hours is more than a lot of competing applicants will have! 

The theory side of the module has also been fantastic. Engaging in topics like discrimination in the workplace, the gig economy and developing technologies has provided a varied and interesting perspective on what kind of career I would like to have and what kind of values I will seek in an employer or company. The ‘Humanities in the Workplace’ module has allowed me to explore aspects of the working world that I otherwise would have never considered or come across. It is a fantastic module and opportunity that I would undoubtedly recommend!

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