History and Politics BA (Hons)

Edge Hill University

United Kingdom, Aberdeen

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Edge Hill University

United Kingdom , Aberdeen

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Edge Hill University

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 6 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 17,000 / year

Next Intake September-2026

History and Politics BA (Hons)

About

We are living in extraordinary political times, but can the lessons of history help us plot a path to calmer waters?

If you are curious about how decisions are made and communicated, or why we have certain structures and organisations and how they came to be formed, then this BA (Hons) History and Politics degree is for you.

You will approach key themes from political and historical perspectives. Gaining a real-life understanding of the world of politics, you’ll explore current practice in the UK, as well as developments around the world.

History content examines key themes and events in modern history relevant to political and social development. From African-American civil rights to the origins of the Israel/Palestine conflict.

You will graduate with key transferable skills, including the ability to conduct research, craft a message to communicate a point of view, and analyse complex information.

Place the study of politics in its historical context as you combine the analysis of political systems, institutions and policies with an exploration of modern history from across the globe.

Disciplines

History

Geography and Social Sciences

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Typical offer 112-120 UCAS Tariff points.

We recognise prior learning with students being considered for entry to the course at a higher level depending on learning already undertaken.

Qualification Requirement A Level BBC-BBB. UCAS Tariff points 112-120 points. BTEC Extended Diploma (or combination of BTEC QCF qualifications) Distinction, Merit, Merit (DMM). T Level Overall grade of Merit. International Baccalaureate (IB) We are happy to accept IB qualifications which achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points. Subject-specific requirements at Higher Level (HL) Grade 5 may apply. Access to Higher Education Diploma 45 credits at Level 3, for example 15 credits at Distinction and 30 credits at Merit or 24 credits at Distinction and 21 credits at Merit. The required total can be attained from various credit combinations.

English Program Requirements

International students require IELTS 6.0, with a score no lower than 5.5 in each individual component, or an equivalent English language qualification.

If your current level of English is half a band, one band, or one-and-a-half bands lower, either overall or in one or two elements, you may want to consider our Pre-Sessional English course.

Fair Entry Criteria

Our new Fair Entry Criteria is a Contextual Admissions Policy that takes an applicant’s personal and educational background into account. This policy will allow eligible applicants to receive up to a two-grade reduction in their entry requirements for this course. Find out more and see if you qualify.

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Career

Your future career

Career paths for BA (Hons) History & Politics degree graduates include working as a parliamentary researcher or caseworker, local government officer or think tank researcher.

You will also be well placed to secure employment working in journalism, public relations, marketing, logistics, law, information management or teaching (further training required).

Alternatively, you may wish to progress onto postgraduate study.