BA Hons. History

The History BA (Hons) course offered at Bangor University provides students with an in-depth understanding of past events and how they influence the present day. The program is designed to give students a foundation of historical research, planting the roots of critical analysis and developing their communication skills in the process.Course Content: The course has a well-balanced academic structure which changes as per each academic year. In the first year, the focus is on broad areas in history. In the second year, study modules become narrower and more specialized, with an emphasis on European and world history. In the final year, students get the chance to work on a dissertation focusing on their area of interest. There's also a module dedicated to the understanding of history in the wider working world. Key Modules: The course includes key modules such as Historical Controversies, Rethinking History, and The Professional Historian. These modules provide a wide range of historical periods and cultures from medieval to modern times. Some optional modules include The Muslim World 600-1300, Borderlands: Wales, England, and Europe 1000-1300, The Age of Crusades 1000-1300, and War and Society 500-700.Future Careers: Students graduating with the History BA (Hons) could work in a variety of fields such as archiving, librarianship, teaching, local government, publishing, or civil service. This course may also lead to further study, research, or teaching at university level.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.