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Modern and Contemporary History at Bangor University - UCAS

Bangor University

Degree level: Undergraduate
Awarded by: Bangor University (Prifysgol Bangor)

Modern and Contemporary History

Course summary

This BA (Hons) Modern and Contemporary History provides the opportunity to study Welsh, British, European and American history from the French Revolution and Britain’s Industrial Revolution to the present day. On this Modern and Contemporary History degree you'll be introduced to different historiographical schools of though, from chronological and geographical approaches to social, environmental, world, economic, cultural, gender history and more. You will examine contemporary issues in their historical context, exploring the origins of modern society and politics, from the Blitz to Brexit, Russia’s Cold War to the Ukraine War. 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. Bangor University is an ideal place to study your History degree, one of the oldest cities in Wales the main University building is a Grade 1 listed building. There are UNESCO World Heritage sites on our doorstep, including the Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales and Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. Fieldtrips and excursions capitalise on our great location. By studying History you’ll gain highly sought-after 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.

Modules

For details of the modular structure, please see the course description on Bangor University's website.


How to apply

This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.

Application codes

Course code:
V140
Institution code:
B06
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

We allow you flexibility in meeting our entry requirements and accept a broad range of qualifications. We are happy to accept combinations of the qualifications listed above, as well as alternative Level 3 qualifications such as City & Guilds, Access and Cambridge Technical Diplomas. We also welcome applications from mature learners and/or those with other qualifications are considered on individual merit. If you cannot find the qualifications that you are studying (or have completed) listed above, please contact us for advice: [email protected] If you don't think you'll meet the entry requirements specified, you may be able to gain entry to this course via a Foundation Year route. Please see: History with Foundation Year (UCAS code: V10F). International Candidates: school leaving qualifications that are equivalent to A levels/Level 3 and/or college diplomas are accepted from countries worldwide (subject to minimum English Language requirements), details at: www.bangor.ac.uk/international/applying/entryrequirements


English language requirements

For the most up-to-date information on acceptable English Language proficiency qualifications, please visit our webpage below.

https://www.bangor.ac.uk/international/future/englishlanguage


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535* Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535* Year 1
Scotland £9535* Year 1
Wales £9535* Year 1
Channel Islands £9535* Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9535* Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

On 4 December 2024 the Welsh Government confirmed that the tuition fee cap (the maximum tuition fee that regulated providers can charge to certain students on full-time undergraduate courses) will increase to £9,535 per year, subject to changes in the regulations by the Welsh Government. Tuition fees and scholarship information for International applicants can be found here: https://www.bangor.ac.uk/international/tuition
Modern and Contemporary History at Bangor University - UCAS