Welsh History with Archaeology BA (Hons)

Bangor University

Bachelor's degree

In Bangor

£ 11,750 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Bangor (Wales)

  • Duration

    3 Years

  • Start date

    September

The past has many dimensions and there are many routes to it. Archaeology, which deals with material evidence, artefacts, monuments and buildings, is one avenue, while history, traditionally derived from written sources, is another. Through studying the history and archaeology of Wales (and the archaeology of Britain and Ireland) as the main core of this degree, you will gain an understanding of the development of Wales over the centuries, of the changing nature of society and settlement and of the historical context of contemporary Wales.

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Location

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Bangor (Gwynedd)
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LL57 2DG

Start date

SeptemberEnrolment now open

About this course


The course aims to enable understudies to: Present relevant arguments in presentations, essays and examinations, supported with evidence.

Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the development and current practice of archaeology, as well as an understanding of different types of archaeological evidence and how they may be investigated.

Show awareness that archaeology 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.


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

  • Welsh
  • Archaeology
  • Past Unwrapped
  • Archaeological Principles and Techniques
  • Wales: Princes to Tudors
  • Wales in the Modern World
  • Welsh History
  • Welsh History with Archaeology

Course programme

What will you study on this course? Year 1 At least three quarters of your study in this year will be in Welsh History and Archaeology modules. You choose the remainder from other relevant modules available within and outside the School – we encourage you to develop your linguistic and IT skills. Compulsory modules: Introduction to Archaeological Principles and Techniques Past Unwrapped Wales: Princes to Tudors Wales in the Modern World Choose at least one from: Introduction to British Prehistory Introduction to Historic Archaeology Optional modules: Apocalypse Then: the Crisis of the Fourteenth Century Birth of Modern Europe 1470 1600 Introduction to Modern History 1815 1914 History and Heritage: an Introduction War, Society and the Media Year 2 You have a free choice of Welsh History/Archaeology modules ranging from prehistory to medieval Welsh and Irish archaeology and all periods of Welsh history. Optional modules (examples include): The Celts The Archaeology of Early Medieval Wales Wales 1660 1789 The Acts of Union: Wales and England Reigniting the Dragon Wales and Europe in the Renaissance Owain Glynd_r and his Movement Year 3 You choose a Special Subject allowing you to investigate a topic of interest in depth and complete a dissertation. If the dissertation is in Welsh History, students take any Special Subject. If the dissertation is in Archaeology, students must take a Special Subject in Welsh History. You will take 2 other options: Special Subject options: Law and Society in Wales, 1558 1640 Law and Society in Wales, 1558 1640 Land and Power in England and Wales 1780 1888

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  • History Undergraduate Degrees in Wales
  • Bangor University Undergraduate Degrees

Welsh History with Archaeology BA (Hons)

£ 11,750 VAT inc.

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