📖Introduction

Bangor University is a public university in Bangor, Wales. It received its Royal Charter in 1885 and was one of the founding institutions of the federal University of Wales. Bangor University today is a thriving, forward-looking institution offering excellent opportunities. Around 10,000 students currently study with the institution and teaching and research is grouped into nine academic Schools. Bangor University has a long tradition of excellence and exceeds expectations, both for academic standards and student experience. The University is committed to sustainable development and global citizenship. It aims to promote sustainability in research, business and enterprise activities.

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📖Program Curriculum

An MA will be awarded on successful completion of all 180 credits. A Diploma will be awarded on the successful completion of the first 120 credits.

Compulsory Modules:
Themes and Issues in History - This module develops knowledge of relevant historical theoretical issues and methods of interpretation of the historical past.

Documents and Sources - This module examines the wide range of evidence that historians use to reconstruct the past and the problems and opportunities of interpretation. One module chosen from the following:

Documents and Sources in Medieval and Early Modern History
Documents and Sources in Modern History
Research Skills - This is an advanced level skills module that has three aims: to train students to initiate research projects to familiarise them with how to critique a research seminar paper and to supply them with skills that will enhance their employability.

Dissertation - The dissertation module gives you the opportunity to complete a piece of scholarly research on a subject of your choice and discussed in detail with a chosen supervisor.

Option Modules
One chosen from the following:

The Age of Llywelyn ap Iorwerth
Work Placement
Nationalism and Minorities
Modules for the current academic year
Module listings are for guide purposes only and are subject to change. Find out what our students are currently studying on the Welsh History Modules page.

Course content is for guidance purposes only and may be subject to change.

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🏫About Bangor University, Wales

Bangor University is recognised regionally, nationally and internationally as a centre of excellence for a varied portfolio and the University's strategic themes reflect this. The University is situated on the North Wales coast, between the mountains of Snowdonia and the Menai Strait. Although the institution is surrounded by nature, it is well connected to major towns and cities. 

The Quality Assurance Agency’s (QAA) Institutional Review has commended the way the university manages academic quality. Bangor University received a number of commendations which highlighted particular areas of strength, including the way in which it use a data-driven approach to inform and enhance the student experience. Other areas which received commendations were the University’s partnership with students, and the fact that bilingualism is embedded within all aspects of the student experience.

 

Mission 

A strong, confident institution recognised regionally, nationally and internationally as a centre of excellence for its varied portfolio of teaching and research, and for the unique, multicultural, inclusive experience it provides for its staff and students.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

$0 USD

Tuition fee:

17,000 GBP per year

17,000 GBP in total

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied in English at high school or a degree
- Have passed IELTS level 6.5 or TOEFL 95 or above.

Minimum education level: Bachelor's.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter
  • 2 Recommendation letters

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

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