West Midlands Region · 90% Recommended
Explore University of StaffordshireLondon (Greater) · 88% Recommended
Explore The University of West London
Attend Surrey's next open day on June 21st, book now to avoid disappointment!
Find out more
Learn more about Bradford at their open day on May 13th - click here!
Find out more
Taken from 131,500+ data points from students attending university to help future generations
Find out more
Discover university rankings devised from data collected from current students.
Find out more
History/Politics (Equal) BA (Hons)
Course Overview - History/Politics (Equal) BA (Hons)
Understanding the past is crucial to responding to the political challenges of the future.
This exciting combined degree in History and Politics will help you attain a global understanding of events, institutions and structures. Youll explore how human society works now, and how it has worked in the past. Youll analyse the meaning of ideas such as freedom and democracy, and investigate the factors that have shaped society and culture around the world over time. Youll join two highly respected research intensive departments, being taught by academics at the forefront of thei...
Understanding the past is crucial to responding to the political challenges of the future.<br/><br/>This exciting combined degree in History and Politics will help you attain a global understanding of events, institutions and structures. Youll explore how human society works now, and how it has worked in the past. Youll analyse the meaning of ideas such as freedom and democracy, and investigate the factors that have shaped society and culture around the world over time. Youll join two highly respected research intensive departments, being taught by academics at the forefront of their field. Youll graduate with the knowledge and the practical skills to play your part in tackling some of the world’s most important problems.
Course Information
1 option available
Some courses vary and have tailored teaching options, select a course option below.
Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
10/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
VL12
Institution Code
Y50
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements.
Access to HE Diploma
D:39,M:6
Pass Access to HE Diploma with 39 credits at Distinction including at least 9 in History-related units and 6 at Merit or higher.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
36
With 6 in Higher Level History.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD
We consider a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. A Level in History or Classical Civilisation (or equivalent qualification) at grade A is essential.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
DDD
We consider a range of OCR qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. A Level in History or Classical Civilisation (or equivalent qualification) at grade A is essential.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3,D3,D3
Cambridge Pre-U History at grade D3 is essential.
Extended Project
A
If you achieve an A or higher at EPQ, you may be eligible for an alternative offer up to one A Level grade (or equivalent) below our typical offer.
A level
A,A,A
Essential Subjects: History or Classical Civilisation (or equivalent) at grade A is essential.
T Level
We consider a range of T Level qualifications, in combination with an A Level in History or Classical Civilisation (or equivalent qualification). Please contact us to discuss your qualifications.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
A
We will consider this qualification alongside or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications, as equivalent to one A Level.
Search Undergraduate Courses at University of York
Find more courses from University of York with our undergraduate course search.
Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £25,800 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
undergraduate Universities
undergraduate Uni's
,-Bristol.jpg)
