Politics and Contemporary History BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Politics and Contemporary History BA (Hons)
Develop your understanding of both contemporary history and current political tensions and strategies
Develop your awareness of how our contemporary society, culture and politics have been shaped by historical events and political processes.
You will draw on developments from the late-nineteenth century to analyse contemporary political, economic and cultural trends, and gain a rich understanding of the workings of modern politics and history.
Pursue your interests
The course will allow you to choose your own area of i...
<strong>Develop your understanding of both contemporary history and current political tensions and strategies</strong><br/><br/>Develop your awareness of how our contemporary society, culture and politics have been shaped by historical events and political processes.<br/><br/>You will draw on developments from the late-nineteenth century to analyse contemporary political, economic and cultural trends, and gain a rich understanding of the workings of modern politics and history.<br/><br/><strong>Pursue your interests</strong><br/>The course will allow you to choose your own area of interest and develop your knowledge and skills to take a critical perspective on political events and their outcomes for the modern world.<br/><br/><strong>Learn from experts</strong><br/>You will learn from academics who are experts in their fields and use latest research to underline their teaching to ensure that you have access to the current debates within the study of politics.<br/><br/><strong>On this course you will:</strong><br/>• Study Politics both from policy-oriented and academic perspectives.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Examine significant events and periods from contemporary history.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Examine current political challenges and their historical roots, such as nationalism, terrorism, asymmetrical warfare and environmentalism.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Learn from our team of expert staff.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Build your degree around your interests.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Develop your critical thinking, team-working, research and digital skills, all vital for post-degree employment.<br/><br/>
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester
Application Details
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Codes/info
Course Code
VL12
Institution Code
C58
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
104
Access to HE Diploma
Pass.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
Extended Project
The University positively welcomes the Extended Project Qualification and this will be taken into account in offers.
A level
B,C,C
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
| International | £16,800 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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