BA History and Politics (Cornwall) at University of Exeter

Study international, economic, cultural and social history and many geographical areas including the Americas, parts of Asia, Britain and Europe. You'll gain a sound knowledge of the four principal areas of politics: political thought, international relations, comparative government, and public policy. Our broad range of optional modules in your second and third years gives you the flexibility to tailor your degree to your interests and career ambitions.

Duration: 3 years; 4 years With Study Abroad; 4 years With Employment Experience  |  Study mode: full-time (variants: With Study Abroad; With Employment Experience)  |  Intake: 2027 entry  |  Location: Exeter, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our BA History and Politics degree is made up of compulsory (core) and optional modules, which are worth 15 or 30 credits each. Full-time undergraduate students need to complete modules worth a total of 120 credits each year. Depending on your programme you can take up to 30 credits each year in another subject, for instance a language or business module, to develop career-related skills or just widen your intellectual horizons. - Alongside your main degree you may be eligible (depending on your course) to choose modules from another subject to broaden your skills and interests.

Career pathways

You will be equipped with skills that are attractive to employers and relevant for a wide range of careers, including graduate-level roles in the heritage and arts sectors as well as other fields of work, including education, retail management, recruitment, charities, finance and accounting, and journalism.

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