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BA (Hons) Politics and Contemporary History at University of Chichester

University of Chichester, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This degree develops awareness of how contemporary society, culture and politics have been shaped by historical events and political processes, drawing on developments from the late 19th century to analyse contemporary political, economic and cultural trends.

Faculty: History  |  Department: History  |  Duration: 3 years full time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Chichester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The degree introduces the fundamentals of contemporary political and historical study before you branch out to follow your interests. Modules (indicative): Year One: Making History, War and Peace: Twentieth Century Europe and Global Conflict, The United States: An Introduction (1763 – The Present), Political Ideology: How Ideas Shape Politics and Why They Matter?, Introduction to Soft Power: Britain and its Cultural Diplomacy in the Twenty-First Century, Russia and China: An Introduction To 'Post-Communism'.

Career pathways

Graduates have succeeded in a range of positions after their studies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS: 104 tariff points; A Levels: BCC; BTEC/Cambridge Technical: DMM; Access to HE Diploma: Pass; IB: 28 points; IELTS: 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). UK fee Source

International applicants: GBP 16,800 a year (2026/27). International fee Source

Duration: 3 years full time

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