Why study with us?

History has been taught at Bangor since the foundation of the University in 1884 and has a welath of experience and a strong sense of tradition
We have real expertise in modern and contemporary history as well as in a medievel, early modern and Welsh history, archaeology and heritage
If you have a particular interest in Welsh History we are the natural place to study – we cover every period of the Welsh past
Bangor is located in an area with an outstanding range of archaeology monuments: prehistoric tombs and stone circles, Roman forts, native farmsteads, and medievel castles including the World Heritage sites of Beaumaris, Caernarfon and Conwy
You can take advantage of a range of field trips to these monuments
Students are encouraged to take part in excavations and there are opportunities to work in the local Archaelogical unit, museums and archives
The School has a proven record of research achievement, with the regular publication of books and articles by staff, several of whom have international reputations in their particular fields
We have a wide range of courses within the School and a broad range of optional choices
The School has an excellent teaching reputation and combines the use of new technologies with small group teaching and personal attention
We specialize in small group teaching:no student of ours is just a number
Over half of the schools at Bangor assessed to date in the teaching quality assessments have received the top rating of 'excellent'
We are rated the top university in the UK for the help and support provided to students (The Times Higher Educational Supplement (June 17, 2005)
We guarantee all our first year students a place in one of our halls of residence
In a survey by the Accommodation for Students website, Bangor was voted one of the best university cities in the UK for facilities and location.
We have one of the largest Peer Guiding schemes
The crime rate for North Wales is one of the lowest in the whole of the UK
Our Centre for Careers and Opportunities Careers is recognised nationally as being one of the most active careers services in the UK ensuring that over 87% of graduates enter employment or further study within six months
Low cost of living - cheaper accommodation and lower living costs than in most university cities. According to The Independent's A-Z of Universities and Higher Education Colleges, Bangor is "one of the cheapest places in Britain
We have on-line services through ‘BangorPortal’ to save you time (Which modules am I studying? What are my marks? etc)
Bangor is situated in a stunning location, between the Snowdonia Mountains and the Menai Straits. Our locatoin is also a paradise for sporty students.