About this program
Welsh and History
This course enables you to study the interaction between history, literature and language. You can study Welsh history modules and can also choose modules covering the history of Britain, Europe and the wider world. The provision in Welsh ranges from the tales of the Mabinogion to contemporary literature. Your linguistic studies will encompass the history of Welsh and its practical use for work-related purposes in preparation for employment in areas such as the civil service, local government, broadcasting, publishing, teaching, translation and arts sectors.
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Admission requirements
For 2022 Entry
Offers are tariff based, 80 - 112 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification* e.g.:
- A Levels (including a B grade in Welsh or a humanitiessubject studies through the medium of Welsh. History is preferred but not essential)**
- BTEC National/Extended Diploma and Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma**: MMP-DMM
- International Baccalaureate Diploma (including H5 in Welsh)**
- Access course with Welsh element**
- City & Guilds Advanced Technical/Extended Diploma: considered on a case by case basis
- Welsh Baccalaureate is accepted
- T-levels: considered on a case-by-case basis.
International Candidates: school leaving qualifications and college diplomas are accepted from countries worldwide (subject to minimum English Language requirements).
For more information about admission requirements, please visit the university website.
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Year 1
Compulsory Modules
- The Six Lives of Henry VIII
- Intro Modern History1815-1914
- Wales in the Modern World
- Wales: Princes to Tudors
- Europe in the High Middle Ages
Year 2
Compulsory Modules
- Work Placement - Semester 1
- Re-igniting the Dragon
- Modern Ideas & Movements
- Work Placement - Semester 2
- Sociology of Religion
- Stori America 1607-1867
- Serial Killers
- Making History
- Royal Propaganda
- Civil War: Eng & Wal 1558-1660
- Experimental Archaeology
- Roman Frontier Society
- Rethinking Archaeology
- Heritage and Identity
- Geoarchaeology
- Victorian Britain 1837-1901
- The Lion of Justice - Henry I
- Holy Wars 1095-1197
- Rhyfel Cartref America
- The Age of Reform 1770-1835
- Sea Kings & Pirates
Year 3
Compulsory Modules
- Dissertation
- Anarchism in Europe
- Nationalism in the UK
- The Norman Conquest
- Princely Wales
- Work Placement - Semester 1
- Re-igniting the Dragon
- Modern Ideas & Movements
- Stori America 1607-1867
- Serial Killers
- Royal Propaganda
- Experimental Archaeology
- Roman Frontier Society
- Heritage and Identity
- Geoarchaeology
- Victorian Britain 1837-1901
- The Lion of Justice - Henry I
- Holy Wars 1095-1197
- Rhyfel Cartref America
- The Age of Reform 1770-1835
- Sea Kings & Vikings
- Morladron a Brenhinoedd y Mor
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Tuition
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Bangor University
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Why study at Bangor University
A Top 30 university
The Complete University Guide 2022 results place Bangor amongst the UK’s top 30 universities for student satisfaction (excluding specialist institutions). This reflects the University’s focus on the overall student experience.
Wide range of courses
We offer hundreds of courses across the arts and the sciences. We pride ourselves on the quality of our teaching and our courses and lecturers have been rated in the top 5 in the UK (WhatUni 2022).
World-class teaching & research
Study at a world-class university, which is recognised for the quality of teaching and research. 85% of Bangor University's research is world-leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021).
Work experience and placements
We offer a variety of options to gain valuable employability skills, which include supporting you in work placements and internships that you may wish to undertake.
Guaranteed accommodation
We guarantee accommodation for first-year students who apply by the deadline and select us as their Firm Choice. Our accommodation was rated Top 3 in the UK at the WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2022.
Free membership of all clubs and societies
Take advantage of the Bangor Student Experience with free membership of student clubs and societies. There are over 150 different ones to choose from, so you can try something new, get involved with sports, meet new friends and get out and explore the local area.
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