BSc (Hons) History and Politics at Aston University

The BSc (Hons) History and Politics programme offers a well-rounded combination of historical and political exploration with practical experiences like field trips to historical sites and hands-on research in local archives. The programme delves into topics such as nationalism, state-building, war and peace, religious conflicts, and globalisation's historical context. Within the politics segment, you will explore topics such as government, political economy, political actors, climate change, sport, gender, technology and development.

Faculty: College of Business and Social Sciences  |  Duration: 4 years with integrated placement year (international students may opt out of the placement year)  |  Study mode: full-time (optional/integrated placement year)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

First year core modules: Learning and Working in a Digital World, Fundamentals of Communication, Ideas that Shape Society, Rewriting History: Narrative Genres and Techniques, Investigating Society and Culture, The Making of the Modern World and others. Second year core modules: Case Studies in Global History, Making Histories: Methods, Theories, Controversies, Political Theories and Ideologies, British Politics in Comparative Perspective. Placement year core modules: Integrated Placement Year.

Career pathways

Our BSc (Hons) History and Politics programme will prepare you for a range of careers across the public, private and third sectors. Our graduates are among the highest paid in the country, earning on average £33,200 three years after graduating (Politics, Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2025).

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