History, Politics and International Relations BA (Hons)

De Montfort University

United Kingdom, Leicester

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De Montfort University

United Kingdom , Leicester

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

LVF2

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines10-Sep-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 16,800 / year(s)

Next Intake 10-Sep-2026

History, Politics and International Relations BA (Hons)

About

Sharpen your research and analysis skills and learn to communicate complex ideas with confidence on this globally focused, diverse programme.

Reflecting the globalised world we live in, you will explore modern and contemporary histories from across Europe and beyond, covering key themes such as colonialism, decolonisation, immigration, racism, and gender.

You will also delve into the role of politics at local, national, and global levels - unpacking the major issues shaping the world today, while gaining the tools and knowledge to understand and respond to today’s social, political, and economic challenges.

Combine History with Politics and International Relations, tailoring your degree to your interests while boosting your employability across three diverse and career-focused disciplines.

Tailor your degree to your personal goals and passions, with the option to specialise in your area of interest: History, Politics or International Relations.

DMU is the only university in the UK to hold both ‘Congress to Campus’ and ‘European Parliament to Campus’ events, featuring visits from prominent political figures to enhance your study experience.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

Typical offer

UCAS points:

112

A Level:

BBC

BTEC Extended Diploma:

DMM

Contextual Offer:

DMU operates a generous contextual offer for students from underrepresented backgrounds in Higher Education.

This is a minimum of one to two grade reduction from our typical offer and full details including eligibility criteria can be found at dmu.ac.uk/contextual

T Levels:

Merit

Access to HE:

Pass with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit

International Baccalaureate (IB):

GCSEs:

5 x GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English and Maths

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential.

English language tuition, delivered by our British Council-accredited Centre for English Language Learning, is available both before and throughout the course if you need it.

Interview and portfolio

Interview required: No

Portfolio required: No

Career

Where we could take you

Placements

This course gives you the option to enhance and build your professional skills to progress within your chosen career, through a placement. Our dedicated team offers a range of careers resources and opportunities so you can start planning your future.

History students Kayleigh Cardy and Cory Hancock secured year-long placements as English language teaching assistants in Spain though DMU’s Erasmus+ programme. Kayleigh said: “It’s been so much more than a placement. I’ve travelled, I’ve learnt about a whole new culture, and I’ve grown as a person.”

Other students have gained professional experience at a large regional newspaper, Leicester’s award-winning King Richard III Visitor Centre, the House of Commons and local governments.

Graduate careers

Employability skills are embedded in the curriculum to prepare you for a range of careers both related to your subject and in wider industries.

Our graduates have gone on to forge successful careers in various professions, such as in teaching, law, public relations, marketing, journalism, civil service and the heritage and museum sectors. They currently excel in roles such as deputy manager at the National Waterways Museum, communication and marketing executive at Cambridge University Press, associate at multinational law firm Eversheds Sutherland and head of history at a high school, among many others.

Graduates also have the opportunity to undertake further studies such as Sports History and Culture MA at DMU.