On this programme you will study History alongside a language (Chinese, French, German, Italian or Spanish, from beginners or advanced level). Youll develop written and oral skills and will learn about cultural aspects, including national histories. You can choose from a range of topics from medieval to contemporary history. This joint course History will impart a solid knowledge of different nations in a variety of historical periods, equipping you with transferable skills highly sought after by employers.
All language modules include written skills (e.g. translation and essay writing) and oral skills taught by a native speaker.
Optional modules in Modern Languages allow you to gain insight into the cinema, literature, history, and culture of the country whose language you are studying. The modules available in History will sit well alongside Modern Languages modules, and enable you to focus on a wide variety of time periods, geographical areas and themes. This will enable you to follow modules that focus on the history of Wales, Britain, and Europe, as well as that of other areas.
There are also extra-curricular activities that will both boost your subject knowledge and allow you to get to know your fellow students. These include cultural and social events organised by student-run societies in the academic departments. In addition, Pontio Bangor University's Arts and Innovation Centre means that there will be a range of plays, films and other performances only a short walk away from where many of your classes will be taking place.
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Careers
Studying a course such as Modern Languages and History provides you with a range of skills that are relevant to a wide variety of careers. Students with expertise in these fields often go into jobs in areas such as teaching, translating, civil service and local government. In addition, they also embark upon successful careers in the public sector, marketing, business, and media. In other words, you will gain a range of skills that are valued highly by employers from a wide variety of different sectors.
