Contemporary political ideas and practice are heavily influenced by modern history. For example, the political institutions and culture of contemporary America and France can only be understood with reference to the American and French Revolutions of the late 18th century.
Politics and history are complementary disciplines. Both explore the nature of power across time and offer a critical understanding of the world today. They use many different methods of research and analysis, opening the door to a wide range of exciting careers.
You will use primary and secondar...
Contemporary political ideas and practice are heavily influenced by modern history. For example, the political institutions and culture of contemporary America and France can only be understood with reference to the American and French Revolutions of the late 18th century.<br/><br/>Politics and history are complementary disciplines. Both explore the nature of power across time and offer a critical understanding of the world today. They use many different methods of research and analysis, opening the door to a wide range of exciting careers.<br/><br/>You will use primary and secondary historical sources to research, write and debate history. Youll also learn how to compare and contrast different political institutions, systems and behaviours.<br/><br/>The second year module, History and Politics: A Problem or Solution?, is specifically designed for this course. It explores the overlaps and tensions between the two subjects, setting you up for more advanced study in year three. It sits alongside optional modules in both history and politics, covering a wide chronological and geographical range.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
University Park Campus
Application deadline
Provider Details
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Course Code
VL12
Institution Code
N84
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,A,A,B,B This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Advanced Higher grades AA including History. Access to HE DiplomaD:36,M:9 Pass Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at level 3 of which 36 credits must be at distinction and 9 credits at Merit. 12 level 3 credits must be from history and achieved at distinction. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme34 (or 666 in 3 Higher Level Certificates) including 6 in Higher Level History Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Unfortunately we are unable to accept this qualification on its own due to the subject specific requirements at A Level. BTEC National Extended Diploma D*DD + A Level History grade A accepted. GCSE/National 4/National 5GCSE requirements - English grade C ( numeric grade 4) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Mixed qualifications accepted if taking A Level History alongside. BTEC Diploma D*D + A in A Level History. Scottish Advanced HigherA,A Including History with grade A and Scottish Highers AAABB including History with grade A. Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalD3,M1,M1 Including History as principal subject at D3. Extended ProjectA If you have already achieved your EPQ at Grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)Accepted alongside A Levels Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)Mixed qualifications accepted if taking A Level History alongside. BTEC Subsidiary Diploma/ National Extended Certificate D + A Levels AA including grade A in History. A levelA,A,A Including A in History. General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted. |
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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 | £23,000 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |