BA (Hons) Modern History and Politics

The BA (Hons) Modern History and Politics program at the University of Essex provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the complexities of modern history and politics. The course covers a range of topics, including political ideologies, globalization, and social justice movements. Students will develop critical thinking skills and learn to analyze historical events and contemporary issues from multiple perspectives. This program is ideal for those interested in pursuing careers in areas such as diplomacy, journalism, or public policy.

Additional Information

The University of Essex has a strong reputation for research-led teaching, and the department of History and Politics is no exception. Students will have access to cutting-edge facilities and expert faculty who are actively involved in shaping the field of modern history and politics. The program also offers opportunities for internships, study abroad programs, and other experiential learning opportunities.

Discover the Heart of Modern History and Politics at the University of Essex

The University of Essex is an ideal choice for students interested in modern history and politics due to its strong research focus and diverse student body. The university has a vibrant campus life, with many extracurricular activities and clubs available to students. Additionally, the location of the university in Colchester provides easy access to London and other cultural and economic centers in the UK.

With this degree, you obtain a thorough grounding in the fields of modern history and politics and will consider how the two disciplines can be integrated. You take an Introduction to Politics module alongside your history modules in your first year and continue to combine modern history and politics modules in your second and third years. There is a range of relevant options to choose from in both departments and you choose to write your final-year dissertation in either politics or history.

In your history modules, you investigate the intersection of the ideas, cultures, and economics of different people over the last 200 years of western history. You’re introduced to the relationship between today’s ‘modern’ world, which assumes the significance of political liberty, global interdependence and sexuality, and events and ideas that originated in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Always seeking political cause and effect, our course casts light on aspects of life you might never ordinarily connect to politics and government. You investigate the scope of political science as a field of inquiry, and the methods used by political scientists, in order to explore questions concerning both what does occur in politics, and what should occur in politics.

UK entry requirements

A-levels: BBB

BTEC: DDM, depending on the subject studied - advice on acceptability can be provided.

IB: 30 points or three Higher Level certificates with 555

We are also happy to consider a combination of separate IB Diploma Programmes at both Higher and Standard Levels. Exact offer levels will vary depending on the range of subjects being taken at higher and standard levels, and the course applied for. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for more information.

Access to HE Diploma: 6 level 3 credits at Distinction and 39 level 3 credits at Merit, depending on the subject studied - advice on acceptability can be provided.

We also consider T-levels.

International & EU entry requirements

We accept a wide range of qualifications from applicants studying in the EU and other countries. Get in touch with any questions you may have about the qualifications we accept. Remember to tell us about the qualifications you have already completed or are currently taking.

20 hours per week.