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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Heritage, Archaeology and History

Bangor University

(3.5)
42 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Heritage, Archaeology and History course at Bangor University.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

History or Archaeology preferred but not required. General Studies and Key Skills not normally accepted.

Most popular A-levels studied

The Heritage, Archaeology and History course at Bangor University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

History and archaeology
History
Archaeology
SubjectGrade
HistoryC
English LiteratureC
BiologyD
Classical CivilisationC
PsychologyC
SubjectGrade
HistoryC
English LiteratureC
BiologyD
Classical CivilisationC
PsychologyC
SubjectGrade
HistoryC
BiologyD
English LiteratureC
ChemistryD
English LanguageB
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: VV41

Here's what Bangor University says about its Heritage, Archaeology and History course.

At Bangor University, the sheer variety, preservation and chronological range of heritage, history and archaeology on your doorstep is second to none. On this Heritage, Archeology and History degree you’ll encounter evidence from the past first-hand, studying in a Grade I listed building, and on field trips and archival visits.

Specialisms in Archaeology and Heritage cover: prehistoric landscape archaeology; the Bronze and Iron Ages; Celtic societies; early medieval sculpture, church archaeology; Viking-Age Iceland, Britain and Ireland; Medieval Wales and Ireland; Roman Britain; heritage, identity and interpretation; maritime and coastal.

Studying Heritage, History and Archaeology gives you a more rounded view of human history. It allows you to discover ancient civilisations, appreciate diverse cultures, and learn from past experiences. You’ll deepen your knowledge and understanding of a wide range of human history and prehistory, and of the presentation of the past in the present. Heritage takes you beyond historic buildings, landscapes, records and other material objects.

Taking an analytical approach to the past not only develops your ability to explain and contribute to present legacy, but also develops transferable skills that are highly valued by employers today. Fieldtrips and archival visits bring our Heritage, History and Archaeology degree to life.

‘Placement Year’ and 'International Experience Year’ options are available for this course. You will have the opportunity to fully consider these options when you have started your course at Bangor and can make an application for a transfer onto such a pathway at the appropriate time. You can find more information about these options on our website and if you have any questions, please get in touch.

If you don’t have the required qualifications for this degree-level course or are looking to re-enter education after time away from study, then a Foundation Year Programme might be the right choice for you. Please see History (with Foundation Year) V10F.

Source: Bangor University

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Department

School of History, Law and Social Sciences

Location

Main Site | Bangor

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Archaeology

• History

• Heritage studies

Start date

21 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,790 per year
Scotland£9,790 per year
Wales£9,790 per year
Northern Ireland£9,790 per year
Channel Islands£9,790 per year
Republic of Ireland£9,790 per year

The modules you will study

For details of the modular structure, please see the course description on Bangor University's website.

Bangor University student reviews

(3.5)
Based on 42 reviews from Bangor University's students and alumni
5 star
22%
4 star
37%
3 star
17%
2 star
17%
1 star
7%
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Course

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Bangor University

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

The Heritage, Archaeology and History course at Bangor University features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni

History and archaeology
History

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

87%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

100%

high

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

91%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

96%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

91%

high

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

91%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

83%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

83%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

87%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

91%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

91%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

79%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

79%

low

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

91%

high

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

87%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

96%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

81%

med

How well organised is your course?

87%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

79%

low

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

91%

low

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

91%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

70%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

96%

high

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

91%

high

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

80%

high

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

96%

high

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

60%

low

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

83%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

100%

high

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

95%

high

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

94%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

95%

high

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

88%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

87%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

87%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

92%

high

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

88%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

92%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

77%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

84%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

88%

high

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

89%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

94%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

75%

low

How well organised is your course?

90%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

81%

low

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

91%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

91%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

72%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

94%

high

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

89%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

77%

med

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

94%

high

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

59%

low

Student information

The Heritage, Archaeology and History course at Bangor University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

History and archaeology
History
Archaeology
Mode of study
Full-time97%Part-time3%
Gender ratio
Female41%Male57%Other2%
Where students come from
International8%UK92%
Student performance
2:1 or above80%
Number of students170
Mode of study
Full-time97%Part-time3%
Gender ratio
Female41%Male57%Other2%
Where students come from
International8%UK92%
Student performance
2:1 or above80%
Number of students170
Mode of study
Full-time92%Part-time8%
Gender ratio
Female46%Male52%Other2%
Where students come from
International12%UK88%
Number of students50
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

The Heritage, Archaeology and History course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about Bangor University graduates across each of those subject areas.

History and archaeology
History

Graduate statistics

30%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

85%

In work, study or other activity

55%

Say it fits with future plans

40%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

20%

Elementary occupations

10%

Business and public service associate professionals

10%

Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations

10%

Natural and social science professionals

Graduate statistics

30%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

85%

In work, study or other activity

50%

Say it fits with future plans

35%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

20%

Elementary occupations

10%

Business and public service associate professionals

10%

Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations

10%

Sales occupations

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Bangor University graduates who took Heritage, Archaeology and History - or another course in the same subject area.

History and archaeology

Earnings

£18.6k

First year after graduation

£22.3k

Third year after graduation

£23.4k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Heritage, Archaeology and History.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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