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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: V103

History and Archaeology

Bangor University
Bangor, Wales
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3 yearsDuration
£18,000Per Year (Intl)
£23,000Avg. Graduate Salary
94%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in history, philosophy, and theology with the BA (Hons) History and Archaeology at Bangor University. Based in Bangor, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Bangor University is a unique place to study History and Archaeology because of the sheer variety, preservation and chronological range of history, heritage and archaeology on our doorstep. Expect to be inspired by Mesolithic flint scatters, Neolithic tombs, Bronze Age mines, Iron Age hillforts, Roman settlements, medieval castles, and more whilst studying at Bangor University. Practical in focus, field trips and archival visits let you encounter evidence from the past first-hand on this History and Archaeology degree. Home/uk fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 94% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £19,000 within three years, and a 90% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Archaeological Excavation and Survey
Prehistoric Britain and Europe
Medieval History and Archaeology
Roman Britain and the Empire
Historical Research Methods and Archives
Landscape Archaeology and Environmental Change
Modern Historical Analysis and Interpretation
Welsh History and Heritage Studies
UCAS Code:V103
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic56————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,000

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£54,000

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Bangor University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£20,000£23,000£25,000
3 years£15,500£19,000£23,500
5 years£19,000£23,000£28,000

UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 30% below UK average salary
This course
£19,000
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ 15% below UK average salary
This course
£23,000
UK average
£27,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH20-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
10%Studying
15%Work & Study
60%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
94%
Learning opportunities
82%
Assessment and feedback
87%
Academic support
92%
Organisation and management
79%
Learning resources
74%
Student voice
81%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Bangor University

Bangor University offers History and Archaeology as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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