BA Heritage, Archaeology and History

at Bangor University

Program structure

Year 1 Modules

Semester 1

• HXH-1005: Intro to History and Heritage (20)

20 to 40 credits from:

• HXA-1005: Archaeological Principles&Tech (20) (Semester 1)

• HXA-1006: Intro. to British Prehistory (20) (Semester 2)

• HXA-1008: Intro. to Historic Archaeology (20) (Semester 2)

• Students must take AT LEAST one of the above modules in Archaeology

60 to 80 credits from:

• HXH-1002: The Six Lives of Henry VIII (20) (Semester 2) or
  HXC-1003: Chwech Oes Harri’r VIII (20) (Semester 2)

• HXH-1004: Intro Modern History1815-1914 (20) (Semester 1) or
  HXC-1004: Cyflwyniad Hanes Modern (20) (Semester 1)

• HXW-1007: Wales: Princes to Tudors (20) (Semester 1) or
  HXC-1007: Cymru: Tywysogion i Duduriaid (20) (Semester 1)

• HXW-1010: Wales in the Modern World (20) (Semester 2) or
  HXC-1006: Cymru yn y Byd Modern (20) (Semester 2)

• HXH-1011: Europe in the High Middle Ages (20) (Semester 1) or
  HXC-1011: Ewrop yn y Canol Oesoedd Uchel (20) (Semester 1)

• HXH-1012: Britain: Blitz to Brexit (20) (Semester 2)

• Level 4 students on this programme must take AT LEAST 40 credits from the above modules and in addition are required to choose modules that cover at least two of the three major periods of history: Medieval (c500-1500) Ealry-Modern (1500-1750) and Modern (post 1750)

Year 2 Modules

Semester 1

• HPS-2055: Making History (20)

• HTH-2110: The Guardians of Heritage (20)

Optional Modules

60 to 80 credits from:

• HPS-2001: Work Placement - Semester 1 (20) (Semester 1) or
  HAC-2001: Lleoliad Gwaith - Semester 1 (20) (Semester 1)

• HPS-2004: Modern Ideas & Movements (20) (Semester 2)

• HPS-2005: Work Placement - Semester 2 (20) (Semester 2) or
  HAC-2005: Lleoliad Gwaith - Semester 2 (20) (Semester 2)

• HGC-2007: Cenhedloedd Sbaen yn yr Ugeinf (20) (Semester 2)

• HTC-2008: Stori America 1607-1867 (20) (Semester 2)

• HTH-2110: The Guardians of Heritage (20) (Semester 1)

• HTH-2112: Reformation and Counter-Reform (20) (Semester 1 + 2)

• HTA-2116: Later Prehistoric Communities (20) (Semester 1)

• HTA-2120: Rethinking Archaeology (20) (Semester 1)

• HTC-2123: Owain Glynŵr a'i Fudiad (20) (Semester 1)

• HTW-2123: Owain Glyndwr and his Movement (20) (Semester 1)

• HTA-2125: The Prehistoric Archaeology of (20) (Semester 2)

• HTA-2126: Geoarchaeology (20) (Semester 2)

• HTW-2127: WALES AND EUROPE IN THE RENAIS (20) (Semester 2)

• HTC-2128: Cestyll a Chymdeithas (20) (Semester 1) or
  HTH-2157: The Age of the Castle (20) (Semester 1)

• HTC-2131: Rhyfeloedd Sanctaidd 1095-1197 (20) (Semester 1)

• HTC-2132: Rhyfel Mawr trwy lygaid y Cym. (20) (Semester 2)

• HGH-2133: THE TUDORS: POLITICS, SOCIETY, (20) (Semester 1)

• HGH-2138: Europe 1945-1992 (20) (Semester 1)

• HGH-2139: The Kingdom in the Sun: Norman (20) (Semester 2)

• HTH-2149: Britannia Rule the Waves: The (20) (Semester 2)

• HTH-2150: Britain in the Jazz Age (20) (Semester 2)

• HTH-2157: The Age of the Castle (20) (Semester 1) or
  HTC-2128: Cestyll a Chymdeithas (20) (Semester 1)

• Students must take at least one general history module over levels 5 and Level 6 as a whole (beginning with HGH/HGW/HGC). Students must take at least 40 credits, but not more than 80 credits, of Archaeology modules over Levels 5 and 6 as a whole. In addtion, students may take up to 20 credits from modules offered outside the School In addition, students may take up to 20 credits from modules offered either as elective modules in the School or from outside the School.

0 to 20 credits from:

• SXU-2001: Social & Political Research (20) (Semester 1) or
  SCU-2001: Dulliau Ymchwil (20) (Semester 1)

• SXU-2002: Analys. Social & Political Deb (20) (Semester 2)

• SXY-2004: Crime & the Media (20) (Semester 1)

• SXY-2007: Investigating Complex Crimes (20) (Semester 1 + 2)

• HPS-2009: Exorcism (20) (Semester 1)

• SXP-2010: Poverty and Inequality (20) (Semester 2)

• HPS-2016: The Atlantic Slave Trade (20) (Semester 2)

• SXS-2035: Classical Social Theory (20) (Semester 1) or
  SCS-2007: Theori Gymdeithasegol (20) (Semester 1)

• VPR-2202: Applied Ethics (20) (Semester 2)

• HPS-2206: Sex and Society (20) (Semester 2)

• SCS-2213: Pwer, Cyfalaf a Chymdeithas (20) (Semester 1)

• VPR-2305: Hinduism in the Modern World (20) (Semester 1)

• VPR-2307: Tales of Might and Morality (20) (Semester 1)

• HPS-2402: The Holocaust: Philosophical a (20) (Semester 1)

• VPR-2404: Judaism in the Modern World (20) (Semester 2) or
  VPC-2404: Iddewiaeth yn Byd Modern (20) (Semester 2)

Year 3 Modules

Semester 1

• HTH-3110: The Guardians of Heritage (20)

20 credits from:

• HSH-3041: Country House Life, 1750-1914 (20) (Semester 1)

• HSH-3045: Nationalism in the UK (20) (Semester 1)

• HSC-3050: Cymru'r Tywysogion (20) (Semester 1)

• HSH-3137: Ruled by an Orange: England an (40) (Semester 1 + 2)

• HSH-3150: Princely Wales (20) (Semester 1)

• Students must take a Special Subject from this section.

40 credits from:

• HPS-3006: Dissertation (40) (Semester 1 + 2) or
  HAC-3006: Traethawd Hir (40) (Semester 1 + 2)

• Students can choose to do their dissertation in either History or Archaeology.

Optional Modules

40 credits from:

• HPS-3001: Work Placement - Semester 1 (20) (Semester 1) or
  HAC-3001: Lleoliad Gwaith - Semester 1 (20) (Semester 1)

• HGC-3007: Cenhedloedd Sbaen yn yr Ugeinf (20) (Semester 2)

• HTC-3008: Stori America 1607-1867 (20) (Semester 2)

• HTH-3110: The Guardians of Heritage (20) (Semester 1)

• HTH-3112: Reformation and Counter-Reform (20) (Semester 1 + 2)

• HTA-3116: Later Prehistoric Communities (20) (Semester 1)

• HTC-3123: Owain Glyndŵr a'i Fudiad (20) (Semester 1)

• HTW-3123: Owain Glyndwr and his Movement (20) (Semester 1)

• HTA-3125: The Prehistoric Archaeology of (20) (Semester 2)

• HTA-3126: Geoarchaeology (20) (Semester 2)

• HTW-3127: WALES AND EUROPE IN THE RENAIS (20) (Semester 2)

• HTC-3128: Cestyll a Chymdeithas (20) (Semester 1) or
  HTH-3157: The Age of the Castle (20) (Semester 1)

• HTC-3132: Rhyfel Mawr trwy lygaid y Cym. (20) (Semester 2)

• HGH-3133: THE TUDORS: POLITICS, SOCIETY, (20) (Semester 1)

• HGH-3138: Europe 1945-1992 (20) (Semester 1)

• HGH-3139: The Kingdom in the Sun: Norman (20) (Semester 2)

• HTH-3150: Britain in the Jazz Age (20) (Semester 2)

• HTH-3157: The Age of the Castle (20) (Semester 1) or
  HTC-3128: Cestyll a Chymdeithas (20) (Semester 1)

• Students must take at least one general history module (beginning HGH/HGW/HGC) if they didn't take one at level 5. Students must take at least 40 credits, but no more than 80 credits, of Archaeology modules over Levels 5 and 6 as a whole.

Typical offer is based on a minimum of 96-120 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification* e.g

• A Levels (History or Archaeology preferred but not required)

• International Baccalaureate Diploma

• BTEC National/Extended Diploma and Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: MMM - DMM

• City & Guilds Advanced Technical/ Extended Diploma: considered on a case by case basis

• Access: Pass

• Welsh Baccalaureate is accepted

• T-levels: considered on a case-by-case basis.

Home (UK) students

• The cost of a full-time undergraduate course is £9,000 per year

International Tuition Fee For Full Year

• £15,250

Career opportunities

The complementary nature of these disciplines will enable you to pursue a career in the heritage industry by means of the practical and theoretical skills acquired in heritage, coupled with a clear understanding of the archaeological and historical contexts.

Past graduates have progressed into careers working for, for example, Archaeological Units, Archaeological Trusts, museums, CADW (Historic Environment Service of the Welsh Government). You will also possess valuable transferrable skills which are fundamental requirements for careers in many other employment sectors, including: the public sector, teaching, law, journalism, management, and tourism.

Year 2 and 3 students are provided with the opportunity to complete work-placement modules, which can be carried out in the university or through external organizations. These are assessed as part of the final degree. The programme enhances employability prospects and offers an insight into the type of employment opportunities a degree in history or archaeology offers. Students have undertaken placements in a wide range of workplaces, including archives, archaeological units, museums, and heritage centres.