History (Q01)

How does the past shape our future? In our expansive history degree, you’ll explore some of the most exciting and turbulent periods, crossing continents as you journey from medieval to modern times. Discover the events and issues that have transformed life as we know it, from power and warfare to imperialism, race, gender and class. You’ll learn to research, interpret and critically analyse like a historian, developing key skills you can use to make sense of the world and take forward into a range of exciting careers.

Key features of the course

• Study the most popular history degree in the UK

• Explore British, European and world history from the Early Modern period to the twentieth century

• Choose from specialist topics, including the Roman Empire, wartime Europe, art history and more

• Develop research, critical analysis and communication skills for careers in arts, teaching, journalism and beyond

Course Modules

This history degree has three stages, each comprising 120 credits.

In Stage 1, you’ll encounter a variety of different times and places and engage with some fascinating people, artworks, ideas and stories. As a history student, this broad foundation will help you develop the skills and the confident, open approach you need to tackle more specialist history modules at Stages 2 and 3.

In Stage 2, you’ll explore the society and culture of Europe between 1500 and 1789, a time when society was transforming rapidly while remaining rooted in medieval times. You'll also learn about the British Isles from 1789 to 1914, when the United Kingdom experienced rapid industrial and imperial expansion, political conflict, poverty, and uncertainty.

At Stage 3, we offer modules on empires and opposition to them from the fifteenth century to recent times, as well as on conflict and change in twentieth-century Europe. Alternatively, you can do an independent research project on an aspect of Welsh history of your choice. You can also study one module in art history, classical studies, religious studies or Scottish history.