Here's what you will need to get a place on the History and Archaeology course at Bangor University.
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History or Archaeology preferred but not required. General Studies and Key Skills not normally accepted.
Most popular A-levels studied
The History and Archaeology 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.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| History | C |
| English Literature | C |
| Biology | D |
| Classical Civilisation | C |
| Psychology | C |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| History | C |
| Biology | D |
| English Literature | C |
| Chemistry | D |
| English Language | B |
UCAS code: V103
Here's what Bangor University says about its History and Archaeology course.
Bangor University is a unique place to study History and Archaeology because of the sheer variety, preservation and chronological range of history, heritage and archaeology on our doorstep. Expect to be inspired by Mesolithic flint scatters, Neolithic tombs, Bronze Age mines, Iron Age hillforts, Roman settlements, medieval castles, and more whilst studying at Bangor University.
Practical in focus, field trips and archival visits let you encounter evidence from the past first-hand on this History and Archaeology degree. From early prehistory to the recent past, you can delve into a wide range of periods, practices, cultures and themes in the history and archaeology of Wales, Britain, Europe and the wider world. You could learn to use digital survey equipment and drones, experience a range of landscapes and take part in archaeological digs in North Wales.
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.
‘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
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
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
For details of the modular structure, please see the course description on Bangor University's website.
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The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The History and Archaeology 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
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Teaching on my course
94%
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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
87%
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How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
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How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
91%
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How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
96%
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Learning opportunities
87%
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To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
91%
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How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
91%
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How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
83%
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To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
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To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
87%
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Assessment and feedback
86%
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How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
91%
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How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
91%
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How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
79%
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How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
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How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
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Academic support
92%
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How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
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Organisation and management
85%
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How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
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How well organised is your course?
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Learning resources
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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
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How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
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How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
91%
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Student voice
86%
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How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
70%
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To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
96%
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To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
91%
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How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
80%
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Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
96%
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How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
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Teaching on my course
93%
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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%
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How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
94%
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Learning opportunities
90%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
95%
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How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
88%
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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
Assessment and feedback
86%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
88%
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How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
92%
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How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
77%
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How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
84%
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How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
88%
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Academic support
92%
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How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
89%
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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
94%
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Organisation and management
83%
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How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
75%
low
How well organised is your course?
90%
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Learning resources
87%
low
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
Student voice
85%
high
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
Other NSS questions
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
The History and Archaeology 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.
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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 from Bangor University graduates who took History and Archaeology - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£18.6k
First year after graduation
£22.3k
Third year after graduation
£23.4k
Fifth year after graduation
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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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