Heritage, Archaeology and History BA (Hons)

About This Course

The past can be exploited; it can be corrupted; it can be used to create myths, legends and to forge identities. This course is ideally suited to anyone interested in learning about the past and how it is represented (or even misrepresented) by the heritage industry. You will explore historical and archaeological evidence and differing interpretations of it. Practical and transferable skills gained will prepare you for a variety of career options.

Why choose Bangor University for this course?

• The local area is steeped in history (including UNESCO World Heritage Sites) and provides a resource for fieldwork as well as a superb location for study.
• Excellent opportunities to gain experience of working with local and national archaeological and heritage organisations.br> We have experts in all fields of History from the Middle Ages to the twentieth century, who work principally on Britain, Europe and the United States of America.

Course Content

During this degree you will learn through a variety of taught lectures, seminars, and practical workshops. Fieldtrips to visit archaeological sites, museums and other places of interest are an important part of the teaching experience. In the first year you will have around 5 trips to visit local monuments. In the second and third years the field trips vary in length and nature and include local sites, as well as trips to elsewhere in Britain and Ireland. You will also go on training excavations and carry out other practical post-excavation work. Outside this time, you will complete essays, analysis exercises, prepare for seminars and carry out research. Throughout the course you will be supported by teaching staff.

In the first year, you will be assessed through written work and examinations. In the second and third years there is a mixture of written work, examinations, oral presentations, and portfolios - with a number of courses assessed through coursework only. The dissertation forms one-third of the assessment in the final year.