History
Alongside learning new and exciting information about the past, our History degrees provide you with a range of skills, from analysis, fact-checking and communication, through to critical thinking and debate. In a world where the ability to quickly evaluate and analyse information is paramount, a degree in History will equip you with the tools for success whichever career you choose.
As an academic discipline, the study of History encourages you to think critically so that you can solve problems in a considered and sensitive way. Throughout your degree, our emphasis on these transferable skills will help you to grow in confidence and develop initiative.
Why study History at Aberystwyth University?
- History has been taught at Aberystwyth University since the 1870s making us one of the oldest History departments in Wales.
- As a student with us, you will benefit from an established research tradition and you will be taught directly by experts working on a range of historical periods. We provide teaching in small groups, including one-to-one tutorials and seminar-only courses, such as our skills and special subject modules.
- Our modules focus not only on individual achievement, but on maintaining a relaxed and productive environment. We place a particular emphasis on small-group teaching, and focus on teamwork and team building as well as building your confidence in being able to present yourselves effectively in group situations.
- We will nurture your passion and enthusiasm for history and allow it to grow so that it sustains you intellectually and in the world of work. A History degree from Aberystwyth University will provide you with the skills you need to enter the career of your choice.
- At Aberystwyth, you will have the flexibility to study the medieval through to the contemporary period and a broad range of themes such as power, violence, migration, gender and ideas, amongst others.
- Studying for a degree with us will give you 'hands on' experience of historical research. You will work with primary sources from the beginning of your course, and benefit from having access to world class resources, including the National Library of Wales as well as our own Hugh Owen Library.