History and Politics, BA (Hons), with industry placement

If you’re passionate about Tudor intrigues and Brexit battles alike, our BA History and Politics with a Placement Year degree lets you explore contemporary politics through its historical roots while gaining a year of invaluable work experience. Spanning the ancient world to global politics, you’ll select modules that transcend borders and eras, learning from experts to build deep insights into both fields and their interplay—plus key skills in critical thinking, communication, and digital literacy.Your first year provides a solid foundation, followed by flexible module choices in years two and four. The third year features a 9-12 month placement in a relevant field. Based in Norwich’s historic centre, our campus excels in British, European, and global research, with partnerships like Norfolk Museums offering hands-on history. Graduates thrive in parliament, government, Civil Service, law, finance, heritage, media, teaching, and beyond. Course details may change; confirm at www.uea.ac.uk.