Welsh History and History BA (Joint Hons)

What will you study on this course? Year 1 Compulsory modules: Past Unwrapped* Wales: Princes to Tudors* Wales in the Modern World* and at least one of: Apocalypse Then: the Crisis of The Fourteenth Century Birth of Modern Europe 1470 1600 Introduction to Modern History 1815 1914 You will choose your remaining credits from the variety of modules offered by the School in History, Archaeology or Heritage, with the opportunity to take modules worth 20 credits from other Schools. Year 2 You will study periods and themes in greater depth with a variety of thematic modules to choose from. Many modules make use of original sources and a workplace module is also available. You will also have the opportunity to further develop your research and presentation skills. Compulsory modules: Debating History* Optional History modules (choose 2): There are a wide range of options available. Examples include: The Nazi State, Europe in the High Middle Ages, 1000 1200, Holy Wars, 1095 1197, USA 1945 2001, Europe 1945 1992, Thatcher’s Britain, The Tudors, Britain 1780 1832, Royal Propaganda, Britain in the Jazz Age. Optional Welsh History modules include (choose 2): The Acts of Union: Wales and England# Reigniting the Dragon# Welsh History Workplace Module# Wales 1600 1789# Wales & Europe in the Renaissance# Owain Glynd_r and his Movement# Year 3 You will select a Special Subject in History or Welsh History – this is a module which uses original sources and is based on the research of the tutor. You will also write a dissertation which gives you the opportunity to carry out your own research. In addition, you will complete other optional modules (see Year 2 above). Special Subject options may include: The Norman Conquest, Going to the Devil – Henry II, Land and Power in England & Wales 1780 1888, Home and Front during WW1, Britain in the 1960s, Ruled by an Orange, Law and Society in Wales 1558 1640, Celtic Revival, 1800–1920.