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Bachelor of History and Politics

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A three-year full-time Bachelor of Arts in History and Politics taught in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences on Northumbria's City Campus in Newcastle.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply concepts and methods in History and Politics to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Late Medieval and Early Modern Europe 1200-1720
Making History. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

Finance
Law
Journalism
Civil service
Museums
Archive management

Curriculum

Three-year full-time degree. Year 1 core: The Making of Contemporary Europe
Late Medieval and Early Modern Europe 1200-1720
Making History
Democrats and Dictators. An optional placement or study abroad year is available.

Entry requirements

Academic

SQA Highers AAAB by end of S5 or AAAA by end of S6
A levels from A*A*A* to AAA
IB from 37 points with 666 at HL to 34 points with 655 at HL
Plus English language evidence
Other qualifications: international equivalent chosen by country on the programme page.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school leaving qualification meeting the programme requirements, Including required subjects, English language evidence, Applicants whose qualifications are not accepted use the International Foundation Programme.

Documents you’ll need

English Language Test Results
Personal Statement
Academic Transcripts
Recommendation Letters.

How to apply

Check the programme's entry requirements and the UCAS deadline (13 January 2027 for most programmes) at. Apply through UCAS using the programme's UCAS code. Provide your qualifications
Personal statement
Reference and English language evidence. Wait for the selection decision. Some programmes also ask for a portfolio or interview. Accept your offer and submit your qualifications. Apply for a Student visa before the start date. The Student Immigration Service can help.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£31,100 GBP
Application fee	£35 GBP
Deposit	£41,927 GBP

Program details

Campus	Central Area
Faculty or school	School of History, Classics and Archaeology
Department	Social Sciences
Teaching language	English
Credit value	480
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
13 Jan 2027
60 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.