History
BA (Hons) Creative Writing and History
Choose from a wide range of topics covering 2000 years of History. Discover the ways in which social, political and cultural changes have shaped our world. Incorporating original primary sources and visits to key historical sites, you will develop key skills such as research, analysis and communication. This course will support your personal interests and enhance your career development.
Key facts
- A hands-on history degree
- Visit aristocratic houses and other sites of historical interest
- Supportive study environment
- Develop your research, analysis, interpretation, communication and presentation skills
- Work experience opportunities. Placements are available in archives, libraries and heritage centres
- Analyse primary documents from the past
- Study local, national and international history
Course content
Topics of study include:
- crime and punishment
- popular culture and the mass media
- local history
- national identity
- turning points in the past
- health and lifestyle in the past
- Elizabethan court and culture
- homes and lives of the aristocracy
- Glyndwrˆ and mediaeval Wales
- food, fashion and entertainment
- the world of the renaissance
- history in the workplace
- ‘a world turned upside down’:
- 17th century England and Wales
- birth of a new society in 19th century Britain
- America: colonists to cowboys
- dissertation: personal research project
Career opportunities
Archives; records management; heritage management; museums; teaching. A history degree also gives you a competitive edge in law, HR and marketing-related careers.
Course content
BA (Hons) History
You’ll have the opportunity to study themes from medieval and renaissance times right through to the modern day in a Welsh, British, European and international context.
The first year of the degree provides you with the skills and knowledge required for historical study through consideration of a range of themes such as crime and punishment, popular culture and the mass media, national identity and turning points in the past.
In the second year we build upon skills and knowledge gained in year one and progress to a consideration of themes such as Elizabethan court and culture, homes and lives of the aristocracy, food, fashion, entertainment and history in the workplace.
The final year modules provide opportunities for greater specialism in line with your specific interests. Themes include: ‘A World Turned Upside Down’: 17th Century England and Wales, Birth of a New Society in 19th Century Britain, America: Colonists to Cowboys. You will also work on a dissertation at this stage giving you an opportunity to complete a research project on a topic of personal interest to you.
Assessment
The history team is proud of the diversity of its assessment methods. These include written essays, examinations, oral presentations, fieldwork studies, class seminars, workshops, reflective logs and research portfolios.
Course duration
Full-time
Three years
Part-time
Five to six years
Entry requirements and applying
240 points at A level or equivalent, preferably with History at A2 level. See information on general entry requirements.
UCAS code: V100
Part time applicants should apply direct
BA (Hons) English and History
Divide your studies between these two complimentary subjects - a classic degree combination. Your focus on English literature will include British, American and European writing and exploration of the themes of identity, tradition, gender and nation throughout English literary history.
Assessment
The history team is proud of the diversity of its assessment methods. These include written essays, examinations, oral presentations, fieldwork studies, class seminars, workshops, reflective logs and research portfolios.
Course duration
Full-time
Three years
Part-time
Five to six years
Entry requirements and applying
240 points at A level or equivalent, preferably with History at A2 level. See information on general entry requirements.
UCAS code: QV31
Part time applicants should apply direct
BA (Hons) History and Welsh Language Studies
Businesses increasingly recognise the benefits of having professionally-trained Welsh translators and this option complements the analytical and critical skills you'll gain from the study of history.
Assessment
The history team is proud of the diversity of its assessment methods. These include written essays, examinations, oral presentations, fieldwork studies, class seminars, workshops, reflective logs and research portfolios.
Course duration
Part-time
Five to six years
Entry requirements and applying
240 points at A level or equivalent, preferably with History at A2 level. See information on general entry requirements.
Part time applicants should apply direct
