Philosophy & Religion and Welsh History BA (Joint Hons)

The course aims to enable understudies to: Demonstrate a basic knowledge of some of the major events, concepts and problems in medieval and early modern Welsh history from the age of the princes to the early modern period, particularly the attempts of native rulers to establish a principality of Wales and the external influences that bore upon Wales during the early modern period.

Show awareness that history may be interpreted in different ways.

Demonstrate a mastery of basic study skills, particularly the ability to follow a course of reading, make effective notes, and benefit from seminar discussions.

Present historical arguments in essays and examinations, and back them with evidence.

These wide ranging skills can be applied to a great variety of careers which means that history and archaeology graduates are faced with a broad spectrum of job opportunities, arising both directly from their studies, or as a foundation for careers in other fields for which a degree in history or archaeology is particularly useful. Examples include:

Archaeological units, archives and librarianship
Museums and heritage management
Researchers and writers for television, radio and film
Journalism and publishing
Teaching in primary, secondary and higher education
Law
Business and finance professions
Commercial, industrial and public service management
Marketing, sales and public relations
Civil service, charities and local and regional government jobs
Military and police
Personnel
Leisure and travel

280 240 UCAS tariff points must include at least two full A levels. All subjects are accepted (including General Studies) with either Philosophy or Religion preferred but not essential.
Applications from mature students and overseas students are very welcome and are judged on an individual basis. In the case of mature students anAccess qualification or evidence of recent study to a standard equivalent to A level is preferred.