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

History (with Foundation Year)

Bangor University

(3.5)
42 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the History (with Foundation Year) course at Bangor University.

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Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: V10F

Here's what Bangor University says about its History (with Foundation Year) course.

History is an inspiring, dynamic and relevant subject. It is always expanding and adapting to absorb new ideas and ask new questions of the past. Studying history will also help you develop practical skills valued by employers, such as the ability to collect and analyse data and to construct a clear argument.

Our History (with Foundation Year) option is a four-year course with an integrated foundation year which leads to the same qualification as our three-year honours degree. It has been specifically designed for those wanting to undertake degree-level study but who may not meet the entry requirements or have traditional qualifications.

The Foundation Year (Year 0) offers you the chance to expand and strengthen your confidence, skills and knowledge – ensuring that you are well-prepared and qualified to progress into Year 1 of the undergraduate degree.

‘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.

Course details

Qualification

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

Department

School of History, Law and Social Sciences

Location

Main Site | Bangor, Gwynedd

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Full-time including foundation year

Subjects

• History

Start date

September 2025

Application deadline

January 29, 2025

The modules you will study

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

Bangor University 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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National Student Survey (NSS) scores

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

Here you can see ratings from Bangor University students who took the History (with Foundation Year) course - or another course in the same subject area.

History

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

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

91%

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?

91%

med

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

81%

med

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

94%

high

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?

91%

med

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

89%

high

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

83%

med

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

91%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

89%

high

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

73%

low

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

81%

med

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

87%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

94%

med

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

74%

med

How well organised is your course?

83%

med

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

72%

low

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

87%

low

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

86%

med

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

76%

high

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

87%

med

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?

74%

med

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

91%

med

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

76%

med

Student information

See who's studying at Bangor University. These students are taking History (with Foundation Year) or another course from the same subject area.

History
Mode of study
Full-time99%Part-time1%
Gender ratio
Female53%Male47%
Where students come from
International8%UK92%
Student performance
2:1 or above81%
First year dropout rate5%
Number of students210
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
HistoryC
English LiteratureB
Religious StudiesC
PsychologyC
Government and PoliticsC
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about Bangor University graduates who took History (with Foundation Year) - or another course in the same subject area.

History

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 History (with Foundation Year) - or another course in the same subject area.

History and archaeology

Earnings

£16.1k

First year after graduation

£19.3k

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 History (with Foundation Year).

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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