Program Overview

Introduction to History and Archaeology

The History and Archaeology degree at Bangor University is a unique program that combines the study of history and archaeology. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the past, from the earliest human societies to the present day. Students will have the opportunity to explore a wide range of topics, including the history of Wales, the British Isles, and Europe, as well as the archaeology of these regions.

Course Structure

The program is structured over three years, with students taking a combination of compulsory and optional modules. In the first year, students will take modules that introduce them to the study of history and archaeology, including the history of Wales, the British Isles, and Europe, as well as the principles of archaeology. In the second year, students will take modules that build on their knowledge of history and archaeology, including the history of Wales, the British Isles, and Europe, as well as the archaeology of these regions. In the third year, students will take modules that allow them to specialize in particular areas of interest, including the history of Wales, the British Isles, and Europe, as well as the archaeology of these regions.

Modules

• The Past at Bangor: An Introduction to Historical Studies
• The archaeology of the British Isles
• Introduction to History and Heritage
• Principles of Politics: Studying the political world
• The Six Lives of Henry VIII
• Monarchs, Monks, and Miracles: Europe in the High Middle Ages
• Britain: Blitz to Brexit, UK Politics and the Post-war World
• Wales in the Modern World
• Introduction to Modern History
• Wales: Princes to Tudors
• Making History
• Rethinking Archaeology: Theory and Interpretation in Archaeology
• Later Prehistoric Communities
• Marking Space and Time: Contextualising Graffiti through the Ages
• Geoarchaeology: Using Earth Sciences to Understand the Archaeological Record
• The Guardians of Heritage
• School of History, Philosophy and Social Sciences BA Dissertation
• Experimental Archaeology
• Life of the Edge: Frontier Society in Roman Britain
• The Prehistoric Archaeology of Coastal and Maritime Communities
• Geoarchaeology
• Heritage and Identity
• The World Turned Upside Down: Civil War, Regicide, and Revolution in England and Wales, 1600 - 1700
• Twentieth Century Dictatorships
• The Story of America, : On Film and Television
• American Civil War
• The Lion of Justice: The Life and Reign of Henry I
• Hot Wars of the Cold War: Korea and Vietnam
• Sea Kings and Vikings: Man and the Isles
• Re-igniting the Dragon: Wales since 1939
• Holy Wars
• Victorian Britain
• A (dis)United Kingdom? Early Modern Perspectives on the Makeup of Britain
• Anarchism in Europe: Movements, Activism, and Political Thought in an Age of Centralised Authority
• Going to the Devil? The Life and Rule of Henry II
• Work Placement

Teaching and Assessment

The program will be taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, group work, self-study, work placements, field study, lab work, and computer exercises. Assessment will involve a mixture of examinations, class tests, essays, posters, presentations, reports, literature reviews, podcasts, book/article/film reviews, dissertations, logbooks, and interviews.

Careers

Studying History and Archaeology equips students with the insights and skills to make a significant contribution to future society. It prepares students to directly support local, national, or even global efforts to protect, preserve, record, and raise awareness and understanding of the past. Graduates can pursue careers in archaeology, culture, heritage, publishing, education, or academia, or use their skills in administration, management, and leadership roles.

Entry Requirements

Offers are tariff-based, 104 - 128 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification. The University accepts a range of qualifications, including A-levels, BTEC National Extended Diplomas, Cambridge Technical Extended Diplomas, and Access to Higher Education diplomas.

Fees and Funding

The UK full-time fee is Ł9,790, with a placement year fee of Ł1,958 and an international experience year fee of Ł1,468. International students pay Ł18,000 per year. The University offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to support students, including the Main Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol Scholarship and the Welsh Bursary.

Welsh Provision

The University offers a range of opportunities for students to study through the medium of Welsh, including scholarships and bursaries. Students can study up to 80 credits per year through the medium of Welsh, and the University provides support for Welsh-speaking students, including a Welsh-speaking personal tutor and access to Welsh-language resources.

Conclusion

The History and Archaeology degree at Bangor University is a unique and comprehensive program that provides students with a deep understanding of the past. With a range of modules and teaching methods, students can develop their skills and knowledge in a supportive and stimulating environment. Graduates can pursue a range of careers, from archaeology and heritage to administration and leadership. With its strong focus on Welsh language and culture, the program is an excellent choice for students who want to study in a bilingual environment.