If you’re interested in politics and history, you don’t have to substitute one for the other. Why not study both in a combined degree? You’ll find they complement each other in so many ways. What is modern politics anyway but a reflection of yesterday’s political decisions?
Politics and history at Brunel is a dynamic combination of high level study in both subjects. Your politics 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 bac...
If you’re interested in politics and history, you don’t have to substitute one for the other. Why not study both in a combined degree? You’ll find they complement each other in so many ways. What is modern politics anyway but a reflection of yesterday’s political decisions?<br/><br/>Politics and history at Brunel is a dynamic combination of high level study in both subjects. Your politics 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.<br/><br/>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 craft of the historian to help deepen your understanding and critical thinking.<br/><br/>Opt for a placement year and youll gain work experience that is highly valued by employers. Brunel students have secured placements in the Environmental Audit Committee, the House of Commons, Directorate of Gender Affairs, HM Treasury and the Competition Commission, to name only a few.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>It’s all available at Brunel to help you make a difference in the world – now and in the future.<br/><br/>Brunel politics and history graduates enter diverse careers. Many of our former students go into politics and the civil service and some are currently at GCHQ and military intelligence. Others work in the public and private sector like the NHS, international banks, business consultancy, law, NGOs and the media.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
LVF1
Institution Code
B84
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherNot Accepted Access to HE DiplomaObtain a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points in an Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at Level 3. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme29 including SL5 or HL4 in English (if applicant does not have GCSE English grade C/4 or above) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM in any subject Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H3,H3,H3,H3,H4 GCSE/National 4/National 5A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 and above are required, including English Language (or grade B/5 in English Literature). Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DM in any subject and an A level at grade C OCR Cambridge Technical DiplomaDM in a any subject and an A level at grade C OCR Cambridge Technical Extended DiplomaDMM in any subject Scottish Advanced HigherB,B,C Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalM2,M2,M3 Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)M in any subject with A levels grade BB OCR Cambridge Technical Extended CertificateM in any subject with A levels grade BB A levelA,B,B B,B,C T LevelM |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £19,430 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |