BA (Hons) History with Politics at University of Buckingham

Programme overview

History with Politics, provides a rich understanding of both the world in which we live and the past societies that shaped it. History is one of the most popular subjects among UK university students, and with good reason. Having a historical perspective enables people to make sense of today’s rapidly changing world. Employers like it because history teaches you to think for yourself, to work under pressure, and to construct a coherent argument from the evidence.

Faculty: School of Humanities and Social Sciences | Duration: 2 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2026, January 2027 | Location: Buckingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our major/minor combinations allow you to study multiple subjects and earn a degree that truly reflects your interests. History with Politics is a very popular combination, pairing two highly interrelated subjects. Your History modules, which will make up two-thirds of your total course of study, all have significant political elements, from the transformation of the English monarchy under Tudor and Stuart kings and queens to the often painful birth of democracy in the age of Atlantic revolutions, to the rise and fall of totalitarianism in the twentieth century.

Career pathways

By studying History at Buckingham you will gain comprehensive knowledge that can be adapted to a wide range of careers. It gives you an ideal preparation for careers in diplomacy, international business, journalism, politics and education, as well as the academic grounding to pursue further studies in Global Affairs, History, Politics or International Relations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The standard entry requirements for History are A-level : BBB-BBC , IB:31-32 or equivalent qualifications. Applications are individually considered by the Admissions Office and other factors may be taken in to account. Applicants with BTEC qualifications are welcome to apply. Where an applicant is taking the EPQ alongside A-levels, the EPQ will be taken in to consideration and result in lower A-level grades being required. Foundation options are also available. Please contact the Admissions Office ([email protected] or +44 (0)1280 820227) for more information. Applications to Buckingham are individually considered by the Admissions Tutor and other factors may be taken in to account. Applicants with BTEC qualifications are welcome to apply, including if you have a mix of BTEC and A levels.

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,875 a year (2026/27). Full-time (2 years); From £13,875 per year Source

International applicants: GBP 22,200 a year (2026/27). Full-time (2 years); From £22,200 per year Source

Intake: September 2026, January 2027

Duration: 2 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.buckingham.ac.uk/course-redirect/?coursecode=UBAF9MHSPO

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