History and Politics BSc (Hons)

**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