**Combine modern history with politics to understand the roots of contemporary issues. Study ideologies and identities and think critically about policies and political institutions.**
Explore pressing issues in contemporary politics, including Brexit, climate change and the resurgence of right-wing populism. You’ll gain an in-depth historical perspective including the rise of the nation-state, European imperialism, and the ideological conflicts of the 20th Century.
As part of this course, you’ll:
• Examine how historical events and processes have sha...
**Combine modern history with politics to understand the roots of contemporary issues. Study ideologies and identities and think critically about policies and political institutions.**<br/><br/>Explore pressing issues in contemporary politics, including Brexit, climate change and the resurgence of right-wing populism. You’ll gain an in-depth historical perspective including the rise of the nation-state, European imperialism, and the ideological conflicts of the 20th Century. <br/><br/>As part of this course, you’ll:<br/><br/>• Examine how historical events and processes have shaped the modern world, its ideologies and political institutions<br/>• Understand how circumstances, chance and human agency have affected global events and processes<br/>• Evaluate theories, methods and approaches relevant to both history and politics and apply these to your studies with confidence and creativity<br/>• Analyse primary sources and the writings of historians and political scientists<br/>• Be introduced to political theory and key issues around governance and international relations<br/><br/>This course blends skills in critical thinking from a historical perspective, evaluation of evidence and consideration of context. You’ll also learn to analyse the ideas, ideologies, policies and institutions that form the foundations of modern politics. <br/><br/>A series of optional modules reflecting the current research interests of staff across both subject teams will enable you to shape your own pathway through the degree.<br/><br/>**Why study History & Politics at Leeds Beckett University...**<br/>- We are ranked in the top 15 universities in the UK for studying History*<br/><br/><br/>- We offer distinctive and creative programmes that are responsive to the changes taking place in society<br/><br/><br/>- Benefit from strong and meaningful partnerships with community organisations<br/><br/><br/>- Work on real-world projects such as the Leeds Blitz website<br/><br/><br/>- Take assessments that build digital communication skills for the modern world<br/><br/><br/>- Get advice from our expert careers service<br/><br/><br/>*2024 Guardian Subject League Tables
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Study Mode
Part-time
Duration
6 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
City CampusC
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Course Code
V1L2
Institution Code
L27
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffGCSE/National 4/National 5GCSE English Language at Grade 4 or above (Grade C for GCSEs taken before 2017) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy are accepted in place of GCSEs. |
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