Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [History with Journalism] From Bangor University

The (Hons) History with Journalism programme is offered at the Bangor University.Ê

By combining History with Journalism, via this History with Journalism degree, you will gain an intellectual and wide-ranging academic foundation, develop a critical understanding of the past and contemporary issues and learn the skills and knowledge to help you pursue a successful career in journalism.

Why choose Bangor for this course?

There is an extensive range of History modules to choose from, including British, Welsh, European and American History. There are many modules in modern and contemporary history, but you will have the opportunity to study earlier periods as well. During the History with Journalism degree you can also study contemporary political issues.

• You will be taught by staff who are active researchers. We are committed to small group teaching.
• You will learn practical skills in journalism and information technology. You will also have the opportunity to gain first-hand experience through a Workplace Module e.g. with a local newspaper or in an archives office.
• Journalism staff have active experience of broadcast or publication journalism and maintain contact with the industry.
• The University has a dedicated School of Creative Studies and Media building situated overlooking the beautiful Menai Strait and housing its own digital cinema, performance space, creative writing and journalism room and WIFI meeting area. It is also the home of a number of national and international research, development and outreach programmes in the creative studies subjects.
• The University has a fully equipped media and performance centre, with editing suites, new media suites, a dedicated creative writing and journalism room, production studios and media equipment available to students.

Career Prospects

By studying for a degree in History you will acquire a wide range of transferable skills, be they academic or personal. History graduates are desirable employees due to the variety of skills they develop during the course of their degree. These transferable skills include:

• An ability to review critically the literature and formulate logical and structured arguments
• An ability to make effective oral presentations
• The development of writing and editorial skills
• An appreciation of the complexity and diversity of situations, events and past mentalities
• Experience gained from carrying out and completing a major research project in the third year Ð the dissertation
• Good IT skills
• Time management skills

These transferable skills are fundamental to other employment sectors, such as the public sector, teaching, tourism, law, accountancy and management.

Work experience opportunities at Bangor University

Year 2 and 3 students are provided with the opportunity to complete work-placement modules, which can be carried out in the university or through external organizations. These are assessed as part of the final degree. The programme enhances employability prospects and offers an insight into the type of employment opportunities a degree in history offers. Students have undertaken placements in a wide range of workplaces, including archives and heritage centres.