BA (Hons) History and Politics at University of Greenwich

Our history and politics degree offers an in-depth introduction to history and politics in a setting with a rich historical and political heritage. This degree in history and politics introduces you to the study of contemporary and historical political theory and practice. Our innovative modules explore race, gender, violence, political systems and international development.

Faculty: Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time; 4 years sandwich  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time; sandwich  |  Intake: September  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You’ll study contemporary and historical political theory and practice in a vibrant and engaged intellectual setting. You’ll work with creative and inspiring teachers on innovative modules exploring race, gender, violence, political systems and international development. In the final year, you can develop practical and professional skills through a dissertation or work placement. Throughout the course, you are supported to achieve your career goals through innovative applied history and politics modules and skills-enriching assignments.

Career pathways

The skills you acquire through studying History and Politics at Greenwich will prepare you for careers in a wide range of industries and roles. Recent graduates of History at Greenwich have gone on to careers in museums and heritage management, teaching, research, information services, government, journalism, publishing, and arts administration.

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