Program Overview
The Welsh History at Bangor University is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Welsh History programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: GBP 12,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,085 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Bangor, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Welsh History programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- The Age of Llywelyn ap Iorwerth
- State, Society and Culture in Tudor Wales
- Plaid Cymru a Gwleidyddiaeth Cymru
- Themes and Issues in History
- ONE Documents and Sources module (20 credits) chosen from the following: Documents and Sources in Medieval and Early Modern History OR Documents and Sources in Modern History
- Initiating a Research Project
- Skills Option module
- MA Dissertation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Lower Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- A 2(ii) Honours degree is required, or equivalent qualifications.
- IELTS: overall score of 6.0 (with no element below 5.5) is required.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 12,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,085 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 12,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,085 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Bangor University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Wales, Bangor
University of Wales, Bangor
Bangor, United Kingdom
University of Wales, Bangor is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2030-06-18
- Start Date 2018-09-26
- Language English
- Duration 12 months