Research course

History

Institution
Bangor University · School of History, Welsh History and Archaeology
Qualifications
MPhilPhD

Entry requirements

A first class or a good upper second class honours degree is required.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Research Areas

History with specialisations in:

  • Medieval and Early Modern History of Britain and Europe (including Medieval Normandy, Medieval Law and administration, Women, gender, power and identity in the Middle Ages, Popular Religion and Popular Culture in late medieval and early modern Britain and Europe, William of Orange and the ‘Glorious Revolution’
  • Modern and Contemporary History of Britain, Europe, North America, India, the Middle East and Africa (including – the two World Wars and the Cold War period, labour history, consumerism and anti-consumerism, nationalism, racism, social movements, colonial history, sport history, policy and governance, transnational history, transcultural encounters)
  • History of historiography
  • Memorial Cultures
  • Conceptual History.

Research Excellence Framework (REF) score

The 2014 Research Excellence Framework recognised that more than three-quarters of Bangor’s research is either world-leading or internationally excellent. Based on the University submission of 14 Units of Assessment, 77% of the research was rated in the top two tiers of research quality, ahead of the average for all UK universities.

Information for international students

For information and further detailed guidance on entry requirements for International Students, including the minimum English Language entry requirement, please visit the Entry Requirements by Country pages on the International Education Centre section of our website.

Fees and funding

Please read our Fees & Finances pages for the most up to date information. You can also find out more about Postgraduate Funding & Scholarships on our website.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MPhil
    part time
    48 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
    full time
    24 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
  • PhD
    part time
    48-72 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
    full time
    24-36 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Postgraduate Admissions
Email
postgraduate@bangor.ac.uk
Phone
01248 383717