BA (Hons) History and Politics at Loughborough University

Programme overview

Explore past and present political issues at one of the UK’s leading universities for Politics. Our engaging History and Politics course will give you equal exposure to both disciplines — making it the perfect choice for those with an interest in both topics. Studying the historical and modern political roots of contemporary issues will enable you to deeply understand and be equipped to meet some of the major political challenges of the twenty-first century.

Faculty: School of Social Sciences and Humanities | Department: International Relations, Politics and History | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement year | Study mode: full-time; optional placement year (sandwich) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Loughborough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Allows students to development their academic skills for successful study in Politics, International Relations, Philosophy and/or History. Year 1 compulsory modules: Academic Foundations in International Relations, Politics and History, The Atlantic World: The Americas, Europe and Africa since the 15th Century, What is History?, Politics and Government, The Global Cold War.

Career pathways

This course will provide you with key skills sought after by employers worldwide, preparing you for a rewarding future in your desired field, whatever this may be. We design our courses to ensure that they provide all students with the knowledge they need to develop an expertise in their chosen field, but also the skills they need to succeed in an increasingly competitive marketplace.

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Entry requirements

Typical A level offer: ABB. Typical IB offer: 34 (6,5,5 HL). Typical BTEC offer: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: DDM; BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: DD plus one A level at Grade B. GCSE: GCSE English Language grade 4/C. Selection: Applicants are usually selected solely on the basis of their UCAS application, but in exceptional cases, an interview may be required. Ghana (WASSCE): Students taking the WASSCE will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year. Loughborough University offers a Foundation Year through ONCAMPUS.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). full-time, per academic year Source

International applicants: GBP 25,500 a year (2027/28). full-time, per academic year Source

Intake: September 2027

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

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/

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