History and Politics

This BA (Hons) History and Politics degree combines these two subject areas whilst giving you the opportunity to tailor the course to suit your interests. Explore past and present political issues at one of the UK’s leading universities for Politics. Our engaging History and Politics course will give you equal exposure to both disciplines — making it the perfect choice for those with an interest in both topics.

Studying the historical and modern political roots of contemporary issues will enable you to deeply understand and be equipped to meet some of the major political challenges of the twenty-first century. This degree programme offers an extensive range of optional modules to choose from, giving you the ability to tailor the course to suit your interests and career aspirations. The history component of the degree offers a modern, global and relevant curriculum that aims to help you answer two key questions: how do we make sense of the past?

And how has the past shaped the present? You will gain the skills to answer these questions and to apply your knowledge to a range of diverse careers in the future. Many of our modules look at the roots of contemporary concerns such as war, international relations, racism and global inequality.