Welsh History MA/PgDip

Postgraduate

In Bangor

£ 11,750 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Bangor (Wales)

  • Start date

    September

This modular course is designed to allow students to further their undergraduate interest in history or a related subject by developing a particular specialism in the History of Wales. The course may be taken in its own right or as a preparation for further research in this area. It combines training in research techniques and theoretical and historiographic analysis, with taught courses and a substantial dissertation. There is a choice of specialist modules covering a range of periods, matching the research interests of the teaching staff.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Bangor (Gwynedd)
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LL57 2DG

Start date

SeptemberEnrolment now open

About this course


The course aims to enable understudies to: A broad knowledge of interpretations and key debates relevant to the study of History, and an ability to place these in their historiographical context.

A close familiarity with the theoretical frameworks that are particularly relevant to the student¿s chosen course of study and research interests.

Recognize that representations of the past can be produced using a range of different methodologies, philosophical and theoretical approaches.

Present a clearly structured argument in the form of a 4500 word essay, on an aspect of the approach and interpretation of history that critically engages with current debates.



A 2(ii) Honours degree is required, or equivalent qualifications.

IELTS: overall score of 6.0 (with no element below 5.5) is required.

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Subjects

  • Welsh
  • IT
  • State
  • Historiographic Analysis
  • Initiating a Research Project
  • Welsh History
  • Society and Culture in Tudor Wales
  • Use of Evidence
  • Themes and Issues in History
  • Historical Theoretical issues

Course programme

ONE Special Option module chosen from the following: The Age of Llywelyn ap Iorwerth State, Society and Culture in Tudor Wales Plaid Cymru a Gwleidyddiaeth Cymru Compulsory modules: Themes and Issues in History ONE Documents and Sources module (20 credits) chosen from the following: Documents and Sources in Medieval ad Early Modern History OR Documents and Sources in Modern History Initiating a Research Project Skills Option module MA Dissertation

Welsh History MA/PgDip

£ 11,750 VAT inc.