Welsh History MA/PgDip
Postgraduate
In Bangor
Description
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Type
Postgraduate
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Location
Bangor (Wales)
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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.
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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
Welsh History MA/PgDip