Modern History and Politics, BA (Hons), with study abroad

Learn how we make sense of past events, ideas and problems with this dual honours modern history and politics degree. History at Southampton challenges you to interpret history of past societies critically and imaginatively while developing critical thinking and communication skills for post-university life. You’ll study contemporary issues such as international security, migration and globalisation. Core modules examine theories and methods in politics and history and a range of complementary options is available in both subjects. You’ll explore state structures, political ideologies and modern history from an extraordinary range of places from Western Europe and the Americas to Africa and South Asia. You'll have access to document collections: The Wellington, Palmerston and Mountbatten papers, and the Parkes archive - one of the largest Jewish documentation centres in Europe. Our year abroad destinations include Europe, the United States, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea or Australia.Our digital humanities facilities will allow you to study and research through cutting-edge technology, such as virtual reality, 3D scanners and printers, and a 360 degree fully immersive audio-visual centre. Supported by an expert team, these technologies will enable you to start making and exploring in new and immersive ways.