Modern History and Politics, BA

By combining Modern History and Politics, students acquire a broad range of skills and knowledge, paving the way for diverse career opportunities. The programme balances time between subjects, enabling in-depth study of political systems alongside key historical events, with a selection of optional modules addressing themes essential to contemporary public life.History modules foster critical understanding of political, social, economic, and cultural aspects across societies in the British Isles, Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas, including emerging fields like environmental and digital history. Politics modules examine governmental functions, political ideas such as democracy and accountability, international relations, and public policy. Students develop vital skills for the digital era, including creativity, empathy, and critical thinking, while benefiting from global perspectives, expert teaching, institutional links, and placement opportunities.