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History and Politics, BA (Hons)
Coventry University, United Kingdom
Subject ranking
UK / ARWU 44th
UK / Times 47th
UK / Times 48th
Costs
food & rentS$16.8K / year
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Duration
2027
Course summary
This integrated degree brings together the two complementary disciplines of politics and history.
- We combine the teaching of comparative 21st century politics and political ideas with modern global, political and social history, with a focus on Britain, Europe, America and the Middle East.
- The course examines past issues of conflict, poverty, marginalised communities, the environment and gender.
- It aims to enhance your understanding of today’s socio-political problems and associated decision-making.
- You can develop academic and professional skills which are embedded into the course. We provide you with opportunities to improve your powers of reason, judgment, critical thinking, analysis and problem solving.
- You can gain an insight into the working of modern political systems and an understanding of the ideas and theories underlying contemporary political structures, movements and debates.
- We teach the transformation of Britain from Victorian Imperialism to the present.
- We examine the major developments and themes in world politics since the end of the Second World War.
- With an emphasis on contemporary European history, we examine key aspects of world history in the 20th and 21st centuries.
Modules
This course has a common first yearThe common first year enables you to work alongside students doing similar courses to you, to widen your knowledge and exposure to other subject areas and professions. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other students, so you can share your insights and experience which will help you to develop and learn.If you discover an interest in a specific subject you have studied, upon successful completion of your first year, you could swap degrees with another course in your common first year (subject to meeting progression requirements).Common first year coursesHistory BA (Hons)History and Politics BA (Hons)International Relations BA (Hons)Politics BA (Hons)Politics and International Relations BA (Hons)Year TwoIn year two, you will continue to develop the skills and knowledge you’ve learnt. We do this by embedding the following four principles into the curriculum and developing your:Technical skills – digital fluency, backed with the right academic knowledgeStudy skills – to be an adaptive, independent and proactive learnerProfessional skills – to have the behaviour and abilities to succeed in your careerGlobal awareness – the beliefs and abilities to be a resilient, confident and motivated global citizenIn year two, you will develop more advanced knowledge and skills to do with: liberal democracy, British espionage and the making of the modern United States, amongst others.Placement YearThere’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement* can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final year of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future.If you choose to do a work placement year, you will pay a reduced tuition fee* of £1,250. For more information, please go to the fees and funding section. During this time you will receive guidance from your employer or partner institution, along with your assigned academic mentor who will ensure you have the support you need to complete your placement.Final YearYear three aims to bring you to the level to enter the world of work by consolidating your knowledge and skills from year one and two.In year three, you will develop more advanced knowledge and skills to do with: women’s lives in Britain and the US, post-war Germany, and The Green Movement, amongst others.You will be asked to choose optional modules to total 120 credits in your final year.We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated. Before accepting any offers, please check the website for the most up to date course content. For full module details please check the course page on the Coventry University website. *For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website
Assessment method
This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module.Assessment methods can include:Phase testsEssaysGroup workPresentationsReportsProjectsCourseworkIndividual AssignmentsThe Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.
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