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BA (Hons) History and Politics

University of Hull, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

History and Politics are a natural combination. Knowledge of the past helps us to understand the present. And current politics provides insights into history.

On this degree, you’ll study the progress of people, events, and government through time. And you could get to see modern politics functioning firsthand on a three-month internship at Westminster. This flexible course lets you tailor your studies to suit your own interests and career plans.

Inspired by the rich history of Hull and its particular contribution to national politics, this degree will enhance your understanding of the human experience over the long term. And it'll enable you to apply historical insights to the study of present-day politics and governance.

General Eligibility

Points can be from any qualifications on the UCAS tariff but must include at least 80 points from

  • A levels

  • BTEC Subsidiary Diploma, Diploma, or Extended Diploma

  • OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma, Diploma, or Extended Diploma

  • CACHE Diploma or Extended Diploma

  • Irish Leaving Certificate

  • Scottish Highers

  • Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma

  • or a combination of appropriate Level 3 qualifications

Alternative qualifications

  • IB Diploma: 28 points

  • Pass Access to HE Diploma overall with a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

COMPULSORY

  • British Political History since 1945

  • History of Freedom

  • Introduction to Political Ideologies

  • Introduction to Policy-Making

  • World War Tudors

  • Human Worlds

2 Year 2

COMPULSORY

  • History: Then and Now

  • Political Research

OPTIONAL

  • British Government

  • Rethinking Political Economy

  • Understanding Terrorism

  • Global Britain and its Past

  • Being Human

  • Shamans, Priests and Witches.

  • History of Political Thought

  • Understanding the European Union

  • Understanding America

  • The First Superpowers

  • Interactions and Exchanges: The Roots of Globalisation

  • Trends and Treasures

3 Year 3

CHOOSE ONE

  • Dissertation

  • One-Trimester Internship

  • One Trimester Abroad

OPTIONAL

  • The Third Reich, 1933-1945

  • UK Politics in an Age of Austerity and Brexit

  • Dangerous Minds

  • BRICS: Emerging Powers in International Affairs

  • Culture Wars

  • The Archaeology of the Castle

  • The Politics and Philosophy of the Environment

  • The Contemporary House of Commons

  • Comparative Legislatures

  • Parliament in the UK: Approaches to Reform

  • Democracy and Legitimacy in the European Union

  • Germany in the New Europe

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

IELTS 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each skill.

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For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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