Course summary

This BA (Hons) Medieval and Early Modern History gives you the opportunity to study the pre-modern world, c.500-1750, especially Europe, Britain and Wales, the foundations of the contemporary west. This fascinating period of history encapsulates significant political, ideological, cultural and intellectual change. Analysing how differing values, systems, societies, controversies and challenges played out in the past, develops critical thinking and analytical skills to better understand issues we face today. Study period-specific approaches, themes and concepts, from the fall of the western Roman empire through to 1750. Fieldtrips and excursions are integral to the course, capitalising on our spectacular location. Studying History trains you intellectually to understand and solve problems through the interpretation of a host of different primary and secondary sources of information, written and otherwise. You’ll learn to process and synthesise vast amounts of information, form ideas and opinions, construct arguments, communicate and present written and verbal findings. History graduates are highly sought-after thanks to their skills in communications and presentation, research, critical thinking and analysis, time management, teamworking and adaptability. Your experience and ability to investigate and solve problems, formulate and present logical and structured arguments, can be adapted to a range of professions. ‘Placement Year’ and 'International Experience Year’ options are available for this course. You will have the opportunity to fully consider these options when you have started your course at Bangor and can make an application for a transfer onto such a pathway at the appropriate time. You can find more information about these options on our website and if you have any questions, please get in touch. If you don’t have the required qualifications for this degree-level course or are looking to re-enter education after time away from study, then a Foundation Year Programme might be the right choice for you. Please see History (with Foundation Year) V10F.