Studying Social and Cultural History at Wrexham Glyndŵr University will introduce you to themes such as family, fashion, crime, art, politics and propaganda – from the Roman era through to the modern age.
Alongside regular class-based teaching, there are also visits to country houses, historical archives, and sites of historical importance. These provide a strong practical element to the degree and encourage engagement with a wide range of sources and experiences. We also offer a work placement module in a historical setting of your choice.
Our degree is designed to be diverse and enjoyable, with a focus on the investigative and analytical elements of historical study. This focus opens up a wide range of careers. Our students have gone on to work as teachers, writers, researchers, financial analysts and members of the legal profession.
Key Course Features:
•Wide-ranging degree – from Ancient Rome to Modern Britain - connected by important social and cultural themes
•Work experience opportunities - Placements are available in archives, libraries and heritage centres
•A blend of theory and practice - Visits to aristocratic homes and other sites compliment class-based learning
•Develop your research, analysis, interpretation, communication and presentation skills
•Analyse primary documents from the past
•Study local, national and international history
Course Details - Modules
Year 1 (Level 4)
The first year introduces students to a range of mainly class-based modules, from the Roman era through to nineteenth-century crime and culture. The aim in year one is to develop historical skills of analysis through primary and secondary source evaluation.
Modules
•Presenting the Past
•The Roman Empire: People and Power
•Cultural Turning Points
•Personal, Professional and Academic Skills
•Crime and Popular Culture in Victorian Britain
•Britain and Europe 1860-1945
Year 2 (Level 5)
Year Two provides students with the opportunity to study early modern and modern history and develop further the skills learnt in Year 1. Field trips add a practical element and a placement module provides essential experience of the workplace.
Modules
•The British in America, 1607-1783
•Life in Tudor England and Wales
•The Georgian Age
•Culture and Belief in Renaissance Europe
•Research Methods in Humanities
•Experiencing History in the Workplace
Year 3 (Level 6)
Year 3 complements the early modern and modern history of the previous year, with a specific emphasis on British and Welsh history. Students also have the opportunity to undertake a major project of their choice. As with other years, field trips add a practical element to classroom theory.
Modules
•People and Protest in Victorian England & Wales
•Revolution and Readjustment in England and Wales 1625-1690
•American Frontiers in the Nineteenth Century
•Dissertation
Course Details – Assessment Method
Our History degree employs a wide range of assessment methods, which include:
• Essays
• Exams
• Poster Presentations
• Oral Presentations
• Reflective Journals
• Portfolios
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
SH19
Institution code:
G53
Campus Name:
Wrexham (Main Campus)
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
80-112 UCAS Tariff points
Accepted alongside A-Levels as part of overall 80-112 UCAS Tariff requirement.
80-112 UCAS Tariff points
80-112 UCAS Tariff points
Accepted as part of overall 80-112 UCAS Tariff requirement.
80-112 UCAS Tariff points from International Baccalaureate Certificates
80-112 UCAS Tariff points
Accepted alongside Irish Leaving Certificate Higher Level as part of overall 80-112 UCAS Tariff requirement.
Accepted as part of overall 80-112 UCAS Tariff point requirement.
80-112 UCAS Tariff points
Wrexham Glyndwr University takes into account a variety of qualifications and experience when considering applications to our programmes. If you are unsure if the qualifications you currently hold will be accepted for entry, or if you're not sure you'll achieve the required UCAS Tariff points, please contact us at enquiries@glyndwr.ac.uk for further advice and guidance.
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
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Unistats information
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Fees and funding
England
9000.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9000.0
Year 1
Scotland
9000.0
Year 1
Wales
9000.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
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Provider information
Plas Coch
Mold Road
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Wrexham
LL11 2AW
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