**Are you ready to critically explore the past and understand the crucial role of politics in shaping the worlds future?**
**Course description**
The BSc (Hons) History and Politics programme offers a well-rounded combination of historical and political exploration with practical experiences like field trips to historical sites and hands-on research in local archives.
The programme delves into topics such as nationalism, state-building, war and peace, religious conflicts, and globalisations historical context. Within the politics segment, you will explore...
**Are you ready to critically explore the past and understand the crucial role of politics in shaping the worlds future?**<br/><br/>**Course description** <br/><br/>The BSc (Hons) History and Politics programme offers a well-rounded combination of historical and political exploration with practical experiences like field trips to historical sites and hands-on research in local archives.<br/><br/>The programme delves into topics such as nationalism, state-building, war and peace, religious conflicts, and globalisations historical context. Within the politics segment, you will explore topics such as security, political economy, democratisation, ethics, sports, gender, protests and religion.<br/><br/>With the help of the integrated placement year, studying history and politics together fosters critical thinking, independence, and advanced analytical skills, preparing you for a successful career in a range of industries.<br/><br/>**Key course benefits**<br/><br/><br/>- **Opportunity to grow** – 100% of students felt positive about the learning opportunities available to them (History programmes; National Student Survey, 2023)<br/><br/><br/>- **Our academics are clear** – 100% of students felt that teaching staff were good or very good at explaining things (History programmes; National Student Survey, 2023)<br/><br/><br/>- **Gold standard teaching** – Aston University was awarded Gold – the highest possible rating for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023)<br/><br/><br/>- **Experiential learning** – Experience learning by doing with innovative modules like the award-winning EuroSim module<br/><br/><br/>- **Earn more** – Our graduates are among the highest paid in the country, earning on average £36,100 five years after graduating (Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2023)<br/><br/><br/>- **Safe in our hands** – We were ranked top 5 in the UK for graduate prospects- on track (Politics; Complete University Guide, 2023)<br/><br/><br/>**Course details**<br/><br/>**Modules**<br/>For more information on this course and a full list of modules, visit the course page: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/history-and-politics-bsc<br/><br/>**Assessment method**<br/>For more information on the methods of assessment on this course, visit the course page: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/history-and-politics-bsc
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Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
LV21
Institution Code
A80
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Access to HE DiplomaD:15,M:30 We accept the QAA-recognised Access Diploma which must consist of 45 credits at Level 3. You must obtain a minimum of 15 Distinctions and the rest must be at Merit or Distinction. Please note that we do not accept the English and Maths components within the Access qualification and you must meet the GCSE entry requirement. International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammePearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDM The University also accepts the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate/BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma and BTEC Level 3 National Diploma/BTEC Level 3 Diploma for entry onto degree programmes, provided that they are studied in combination with other qualifications that are equivalent to three full A2 Levels. GCSE/National 4/National 5GCSE English Language/Literature and GCSE Mathematics are required at minimum grade C/4. A levelB,B,C B,C,C BBC: Standard offer // BCC: If the student is also presenting either Core Maths or Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) grade B, OR if eligible Contextual offer (Please see this webpage for more details - https://www.aston.ac.uk/undergraduate/contextual-offer-aston-ready) T LevelD The following T levels are accepted qualifications for this course: - Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction; - Digital Production, Design and Development; - Education and Childcare. |
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International | £21,500 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
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