History with Politics, BA (Hons)

Starting in September 2024, the School of Arts and Humanities, including this History with Politics course, will relocate to our City Campus. The curriculum remains unchanged, and applicants should have received an email outlining any potential impacts. This program explores historical and political events shaping modern society, from the war in Afghanistan to the European Union, demanding passion, intellectual curiosity, and independent learning. Students will study diverse peoples, nations, and ideas across periods from medieval to contemporary history in regions like Britain, Europe, the Americas, Asia, and the Far East.The course builds key skills through modules on political thought and ideologies. Year One focuses on foundational historical practices and introductory politics; Year Two offers customizable pathways with options for travel or specialization; and Year Three emphasizes advanced research projects with expert guidance. Assessments include essays, presentations, digital projects, and reports, designed to enhance employability, digital skills, and problem-solving throughout the degree.

Develop your knowledge and understanding of the history of political thought. You'll cover a diverse range of historical periods, regions and ideas, as well as political theory, ideas and ideologies. We offer you a wide range of options so you can study what you are passionate about, or discover a new and exciting area you never even considered before. Year One builds the key historical skills and practices you'll need in your future, alongside introductory modules on politics and political thought. Year Two is all about you. You can choose a pathway which suits your needs and interests with the opportunity to travel, work or specialise your study with optional modules. Year Three is your chance to really explore what fascinates you, with a further range of options and a project on a specialist research topic of your choice. You'll be guided along with expert supervision from your teaching team. Throughout your degree you will be building your employability with extensive work-like experiences, digital skills and problem-solving.