This course covers the periods of Medieval, Early Modern and Modern History. From the Crusades to the Cold War and from Renaissance to Russian Revolutionaries, discover history in all its variety at Swansea University. Our staffs are especially strong in the history of political thought, welfare and conflict, maritime and imperial history, gender and sexuality, religious history, science and medicine, and travel and migration. In order to structure an academically coherent and intellectually rigorous programme, the degree is built around compulsory and optional modules. It is delivered through lectures, tutorials and seminars. They will usually receive nine hours minimum scheduled contact time with your teachers every week. All Arts and Humanities programmes include independent learning which requires initiative and hard work. We will challenge them with demanding teaching and assessment. Assessment includes essay, coursework and examination, presentations and a dissertation. 93.6 per cent of History Single and Joint Honours Graduates from Swansea University are in work and/or further study six months after graduation. Graduating with an internationally recognised degree in History will put you in a great position to succeed in a wide range of careers. You will gain excellent oral and writing skills and you will learn to present your ideas in a range of formats. You will also develop strong research and analytical skills and the ability to problem solve and make informed decisions. Our programme includes various forms of assessment, teamwork through seminars, tutorials and group presentations and an independent study - dissertation. In this course you will learn to manage your time and workload effectively. All of these skills will ensure you can compete very successfully in the employment market. Our students have progressed to a broad range of work sectors including education, recruitment, marketing, management, and heritage, working for companies such as: Mercedes Benz; English Heritage and St Fagans National History Museum. Other recent graduates have progressed to postgraduate courses in: MA Modern History; MA History; MA Early Modern History and MA Communication, Media Practice and PR.