BA in History and Politics

We offer several practical or placement modules so that you can gain hands-on experience in your chosen career path. For instance, our 'History in the Classroom' module includes practical teaching experience by incorporating a placement in a local school, and our 'Heritage Field Project' will give you hands-on experience working in the heritage industry, offering you invaluable experience for the future.

The final year 'Parliamentary Studies' module is approved and co-taught by staff at the Houses of Parliament. You will have an opportunity to visit Parliament as part of this module.

We routinely develop paid internship opportunities for our students to gain additional, relevant work experience during their degrees. Roles such as research assistance, conference organizer, and editorial assistant have been offered in recent years.

Graduate destinations

Graduates from our History degrees have gone on to work for a wide range of employers, including:

Department of Education

Troubadour Publishing

British Standards Institution

Nissan

A/AS-levels: ABB-BBB at A-Level. We prefer A-Level History, though this is not essential. Two AS-Levels are considered in place of one A-Level. General Studies is accepted.

EPQ with A-levels: BBB-BBC at A-Level + EPQ at grade B. We prefer A-Level History, though this is not essential

Access to HE Diploma: Pass relevant Diploma with 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at distinction

International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 30 points, including 6 in one Higher Level subject

BTEC Nationals: Pass Diploma with D*DD

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.