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Bachelor of History and Politics

University of Birmingham

  • Birmingham, United Kingdom
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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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: yes
  • 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

  • Course page entry requirement: A Level AAB
  • IB 6
  • 6
  • 5 Including 32 points overall. International applicants use country-specific equivalents listed on the course page and must show English proficiency.

Accepted academic background

A-levels or equivalent overseas qualifications (including the International Baccalaureate or a recognised foundation programme), The grade needed for each country is shown on the course page (country selector) and the country pages.

Documents you’ll need

  • UCAS Personal Statement
  • Academic Reference.

How to apply

  1. Review the course entry requirements. Prepare the UCAS application and personal statement
  2. arrange an academic reference. Submit the application by the relevant consideration deadline. Respond to requests for further evidence and accept an offer before making visa arrangements if needed.

Other costs

Tuition per year£26,220 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£37,047 GBP

Program details

CampusBirmingham
Faculty or schoolCollege of Arts and Law
DepartmentHistory
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value360
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
Scholarship noteScholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    13 Jan 2027

    60 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.