Modern and Contemporary History BA (Hons)

Bachelor's degree

In Bangor

£ 11,750 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Bangor (Wales)

  • Duration

    3 Years

  • Start date

    September

The course gives you the opportunity to study the modern period from 1750 to the present in Britain, Europe and the U.S.A. in detail. If you take this degree you will investigate the evolution of modern western society and politics, but your studies will also include a consideration of less tangible influences on western attitudes, from the Americanization of popular culture to the break up of Empires and the globalization of economic activity.

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: Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the major issues, concepts and problems in nineteenth century history.

Show awareness that history may be interpreted in different ways.

Apply basic study skills (e.g. compile a bibliography).

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

300 280 points (History preferred)
We welcome applications from mature students whom we consider on individual merit. Applicants should have recent relevant study experience, for example a successfully completed Access course.

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Subjects

  • IT
  • Modern History
  • Modern Contemporary
  • Modern Literature
  • Contemporary History
  • Debating History
  • Modern and Contemporary History
  • Modern
  • History or Welsh History
  • Combination of broad themed modules
  • Optional modules
  • Address contemporary issues
  • Victorian Britain

Course programme

What will you study on this course? Year 1 Each of the first year modules introduces a fresh theme and new ways of looking at the past. Contemporary issues are studied in a historical context and discussed in relation to past experiences. Compulsory modules: Introduction to Modern History 1815–1914 Optional modules from a range in disciplines such as: History or Welsh History Social Policy, Economics, Languages or Modern Literature Year 2 You will study a combination of broad themed modules with more detailed optional modules. The choice includes modules that either address contemporary issues, or show how recent events and actions are structured or influenced. Compulsory module: Debating History Optional modules (examples): The Nazi State America: Revolution to Civil War Britain in the Jazz Age Thatcher’s Britain Europe: the Age of the Cold War Victorian Britain Britannia Rules the Waves Year 3 You have the chance to focus your study by following a special subject. You will become a real authority on a period or theme, drawing on skills already developed and the current research interests of the academic staff. In the dissertation you will undertake your own research reflecting your interests and use original sources. Compulsory modules: Special Subject: examples include Britain in the 1960s; World War II and Social Change; Celtic Revival 1800 1920; Anarchism in Europe and the USA Dissertation Optional modules: Choose from a range of options (see Year 2 options above)

Modern and Contemporary History BA (Hons)

£ 11,750 VAT inc.