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University of PortsmouthThe award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
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BA (Hons) | Full-time, Sandwich | 3 - 4 years | September | find out | find out |
Overview
Discover how the politics of the past have shaped the world we know today. On this BA (Hons) History and Politics degree, you'll retrace the political and social conflicts, revolutions and protest movements of yesterday in order to make sense of the here and now and create positive change.
Travel back to pivotal political moments in time from around the globe guided by our expert academics. Craft your own learning experience by choosing to study the historical and political subjects and eras that most inspire you, such as the French Revolution, post war Britain and Germany, or the American Civil Rights Movement.
As this is an interdisciplinary course, each year you'll also study a bespoke combined history and politics module as well as delving into each subject separately.
Through the course's overarching theme of 'changing the world', you'll use what you learn to rethink modern societal issues, such as social justice, racial and gender equality, and global migration.
You'll graduate with an insight into the powers and processes that have formed today's societies and how positive changes are made. Armed with this understanding of the past, you'll be empowered to address the challenges of the future.
Course highlights
Careers and opportunities
Studying history and politics together will give you transferable skills in critical thinking, collaboration, research, analysis and argument, all of which are highly valued by many kinds of employers.
You could also continue your studies at Master's or PhD level in history, politics or a combination of the two.
What areas can you work in with a history and politics degree?
Graduates from our other history and politics courses have taken up roles in the following sectors:
Our history and politics alumni have worked with organisations including:
What jobs can you do with a history and politics degree?
Roles our graduates from other history and politics courses have taken on include:
Placement year (optional)
After your second or third year, you'll have the chance to do an optional year-long work placement to get valuable work experience in a sector of your choice.
Potential placement roles
Students from our other history and politics courses have secured placements at:
The sort of activities you could do during your placement year will depend on the field of your chosen placement. Among other activities, our previous placement students have curated exhibitions, worked as paralegals, organised charity events, or supported MPs in their constituency offices.
We'll help you to identify opportunities and approach possible organisations and businesses. You'll have support from our Placement and Internship Centre and a personal tutor throughout the year.
We can also help you find shorter placements, internships or volunteering opportunities in and around Portsmouth to complement your studies and build your CV. Previous students have done projects for community groups and worked with heritage sites, archives, political parties and local government.
You could also choose to set up your own business, or take a voluntary placement.
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96-112 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent, to include a relevant subject.
English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.
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