Course Overview

Politics and history at Brunel is a dynamic combination of high-level study in both subjects. Your political studies will help you address critical questions like Who has political power? Why do they have it? And in whose interest do their exercise it? Meanwhile, your studies in history will take you back into the societies of the past in Britain, Europe and the wider world to help you understand contemporary issues all the more. Both subjects will help to demonstrate your intellectual acumen and understanding of world affairs, which will be an asset in so many fields of work.

Whether you’re studying modern Africa, imperialism or intelligence and security, you’ll not just learn about them – you’ll be analysing them using the tools of political science or the craft of the historian to help deepen your understanding and critical thinking.

Opt for a placement year and you'll gain work experience that is highly valued by employers. Brunel students have secured placements in the Environmental Audit Committee, the House of Commons, the Directorate of Gender Affairs, HM Treasury and the Competition Commission, to name only a few.

It’s a competitive world out there, so you’ll get plenty of support from your lecturers and the University’s Professional Development Centre to help prepare you for your placement year and the world of work.

Why not increase your career options with an accredited journalism course, a free modern language course, or a social media internship? You can even opt to study part of your degree abroad in one of our partner universities in Europe or participate in an exchange programme to China or the USA.

General Eligibility

• GCE A-level BBB.

• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma DDM.

• BTEC Level 3 Diploma DM with an A-level at grade B.

• BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma D with A-levels grade BC.

• International Baccalaureate Diploma 30 points. GCSE English equivalent Standard Level 5 or Higher Level 4 and Mathematics Standard Level 4 or Higher Level 4

• Obtain a minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points in the Access to HE Diploma.

• T levels: Merit overall

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS: 7 (min 6.5 in all areas)

  Pearson: 64 (59 in all subscores)

  BrunELT: 68% (63% in all areas)

  TOEFL: 98 (min 23 in all areas)