Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [History with Archaeology] From Bangor University

The History with Archaeology programme is offered at the Bangor University.

Why choose Bangor for this course?

• This course emphasises the 2 complementary sources of evidence, giving you experience in working with both archaeological and historical sources.
• During the History with Archaeology degree you will develop skills that will be advantageous in a number of careers. Students from Bangor have gone on to work towards field and museum qualifications and many have professional archaeological careers.
• The School has an excellent teaching reputation.
• Our staff specialise in the archaeology of Britain and Ireland, with some European archaeology. We offer modules which include prehistory, Roman, early medieval and medieval archaeology as well as landscape archaeology and heritage.
• North Wales is exceptionally rich in archaeological monuments of all periods. Field trips, archaeological survey and excavation take advantage of this.
• Our local museum enables you to gain experience in handling artefacts - an opportunity not widely offered elsewhere. Students can gain valuable experience through work placements in the local archaeological field unit.

Career Prospects

The complementary nature of these two disciplines will enable you to pursue a career in archaeology by means of the practical and theoretical skills acquired, coupled with a clear understanding of historical contexts. More generally, such a degree will provide you with a range of analytical and practical skills enabling you to tackle a variety of careers in the humanities. A degree in History with Archaeology degree equips students with a wide range of skills necessary to enter into a career in heritage, archaeology or the museums sector. It also provides key transferrable skills, such as:

• The ability to collate, analyse and contextualise data-sets
• An ability to critically review the literature and formulate logical and structured arguments
• Develop written and presentation and practical archaeological skills as well as working as part of a team.
• Writing and editorial skills
• An appreciation of the complexity and diversity of situations, events and past mentalities
• Experience gained from carrying out and completing a major research project in the third year Ð the dissertation
• A range of practical skills acquired through survey, excavation and the study of material evidence
• Good IT skills
• Time management skills

These transferable skills are fundamental to other employment sectors, such as the public sector, teaching, tourism, law, accountancy and management.

Work experience opportunities at Bangor University

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.