Film has been one of the most important influences on modern society. Since it was invented, cinema has entertained mass audiences all over the world. It has provided the dominant images of modern culture, it has created new art forms, and has been a crucial tool of education and propaganda. Our History with Film Studies degree allows you to examine the medium of film, and to practise film production, while setting this work in a solid historical context. Through the History with Film Studies degree programme, you can examine such questions as how cinema has affected the development of modern societies, and how film should be used as historical evidence. You will also have plenty of opportunity to take 'mainstream' History modules covering all periods as well as to study topics such as film theory, film production, and creative writing for film.

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You will spend about 12 hours in  lectures and seminars per week. In addition to this will be cinema visits and screenings (we have a large-screen facility in our main arts lecture theatre). We place emphasis on small group teaching. There is some practical work in film-making and in one module you will develop an original project as a script. In addition, you will need to spend time viewing films, completing creative exercises and compiling examples of film technique using the editing facilities. We arrange a number of guest film speakers and film-makers to visit each year, and screen films students have made.

We use a variety of assessment methods including 'take home' exams and the team production of films.

What will you study on this course?

Please click on the link below to see the modules current students on this course are studying.

By studying for a course 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 – 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.

History, Archaeology and Heritage are complementary subjects – which together provide a richer understanding of past peoples and societies. At Bangor we offer a range of courses that allow you to study one or more of these.