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

This integrated degree combines the study of 20th-century comparative politics and political ideas with modern global, political, and social history, focusing on Britain, Europe, and America. It explores historical issues such as conflict, poverty, marginalised communities, the environment, and gender to deepen understanding of contemporary socio-political challenges and decision-making processes. The program fosters engagement with vital global questions through a vibrant, internationalised learning environment, including opportunities for field trips, a year abroad, or work placements.The course features a common first year for broad exposure, followed by specialised modules in years two and three, covering topics like modern British espionage, the history of Europe, and political ideologies. Assessment includes essays, presentations, reports, and projects, preparing students for professional success. Key benefits include enhanced knowledge of British and global history, with options for placements to build practical skills.

This course has a common first year. The 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). Year One Modules Ideas and Concepts that Shape the World Nations and Nationalism: From to Unification to Annihilation The Making of the Globalised World After Destruction: The World since 1945 Power, People, and the State Freedom, Rights and Democracy Year Two In 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 knowledge Study skills – to be an adaptive, independent and proactive learner Professional skills – to have the behaviour and abilities to succeed in your career Global awareness – the beliefs and abilities to be a resilient, confident and motivated global citizen In 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. Modules The Shadow Warriors: Modern Britain and Espionage Making of the Modern United States: Race, Class, and Gender The International History of Europe Making Humanities: Open Project History of Modern Political Thought British Politics since 1997 Placement Year There’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 Year Your final year 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. Modules Independent Project The Far Right in Britain and France Post-War Germany: From Division to Unification and Beyond The Green Movement: The Search for Sustainability Women's lives in Britain and the US 1800-1945 US Politics: Tyranny or Democracy? Nationalism and Democratisation in Post-Communist Europe Political Ideologies since 1945 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 further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website