BA (Hons) Social and Cultural History
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
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
