BA (Hons) History and Politics at City St George's, University of London

Programme overview

This joint degree develops your understanding of historical and contemporary political issues from an international and global perspective. You develop expert knowledge of the key historical events and political processes that have shaped the modern world.

Faculty: School of Policy & Global Affairs | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with placement year | Study mode: full-time (placement year option) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Introduction to Politics, Approaches in Comparative Politics, Modern Political Thought: History and Theory, The Development of the Modern World, The Bigger Picture: History in Contemporary Politics and Culture, and London in the World: History, Economics and Politics.

Career pathways

Graduates work in public policy and the public sector, politics, education, consulting, advocacy and NGOs, international organisations, law, publishing, the heritage sector and the cultural and creative industries.

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Entry requirements

A-level: BBC. Tariff: 112 UCAS tariff points. International Baccalaureate: 29 points overall, with a minimum of 5 in Standard Level English and 4 in Standard Level Mathematics. BTEC: DMM. GCSE: minimum grade 4 (C) in English Language or English Literature, and Mathematics. T Level: Merit. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Home/UK tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 22,790 a year (2027/28). International tuition fee Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with placement year

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