Bachelor in History Hons

For Bachelor in History Hons, the application deadline for the Sep 2027 intake is Jan 25, 2027; tuition is 19,897 GBP per year.

The Bachelor in History Hons at Bangor University is a 3-year degree for students who are passionate about history and its significance. This program helps you develop a deep understanding of historical events, cultural contexts, and social movements.

The curriculum includes lectures, seminars, and small-group tutorials, as well as access to a virtual learning environment with learning resources and course documents. You will study 120 credits in each year, with a mix of compulsory and optional modules. You will learn to analyze historical data, develop research skills, and work on essays, presentations, and projects.

Graduates of this program can pursue careers as Historians, Archivists, Museum Curators, Heritage Managers, or Journalists. They can work in various industries, including education, media, or cultural institutions, and can be employed by companies such as the BBC, the National Museum of Wales, or the British Library.

Bangor University, located in the coastal city of Bangor in Wales and founded in 1884 (Royal Charter 1885), is a public institution known for combining strong research with a student-focused experience. The university enrolls around 11,000 students, including roughly 2,700 international students, and groups teaching and research across nine academic schools. With 382 programmes spanning arts, sciences and professional subjects, Bangor balances tradition and innovation while aiming to deliver high academic standards and a supportive learning environment.

Set between the mountains of Snowdonia and the Menai Strait, the campus offers an attractive natural setting alongside good connections to larger UK cities. Institutional review commends its data-driven approach to quality, partnership with students, and embedded bilingual provision. Sustainability and global citizenship are central themes, informing research, enterprise and campus life, while interdisciplinary projects and community links create practical learning pathways for students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

International students benefit from tailored support services, Welsh cultural opportunities, and a breadth of modules that suit varied career goals. Small-group teaching, research-led study and industry connections support employability, internships and further study. Prospective students seeking a welcoming campus with strong pastoral care, active student societies and clear routes into professional life will find Bangor offers rigorous academics alongside a distinctive natural and cultural setting.