BA History and Politics
Entry requirements
A level: A*AA IB: 41-42 points, with 776 at Higher Level . To apply to any of our Colleges for History and Politics, you will need an A level/IB Higher Level (or the equivalent) in: History If you’re not taking History but are able to demonstrate that you have developed other, equivalent skills by taking other relevant subjects, or through independent subject exploration, you should contact the admissions office of the College to which you are considering applying for advice.
About this course
BA (Hons) in History and Politics, a degree spanning politics and international relations and history. The first year introduces foundational themes through modules such as The Modern State and its Alternatives, International Conflict, Order and Justice, and Evidence and Argument. During the second year, students build depth with modules including International Organisation or Comparative Politics, History of Political Thought, and a long essay of up to 5,000 words. The third year offers advanced study through shared papers in politics and international relations along with History Special Subjects and Advanced Topic papers.
Modules
- one History Outline paper from a wide range of options, typically including papers on British, European, American, and Global history
- 2 Politics papers – The Modern State and its Alternatives, and International Conflict, Order and Justice
- one core interdisciplinary paper in Evidence and Argument.
- International Organisation or Comparative Politics
- History of Political Thought
- History Topic paper from a variety of options reflecting the diverse research interests of the History Faculty
- a long essay of up to 5,000 words on a question drawn from a wide range of subjects in History and Politics.
- Politics and International Relations papers shared with Human, Social, and Political Sciences
- History Special Subjects and Advanced Topic papers