BA (Hons) History and Politics at University of Hull

Programme overview

This joint degree examines the progress of people, events and government through time and applies historical insight to present-day politics and governance. A parliamentary placement scheme, running for over 35 years, offers the chance of a three-month internship for an MP in Westminster.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Social Sciences and Education | Department: School of Criminology, Politics and Law / School of Arts and Humanities | Duration: 3 years | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Hull, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

First year includes British Political History since 1945, History of Freedom, Introduction to Political Ideologies and Introduction to Policy-Making. Second year includes History: Then and Now, Research Methods and Ethics and options such as British Government and Understanding Terrorism, and the final year includes a Final Year Project with options such as UK Politics in an Age of Decline and Renewal, The Contemporary House of Commons, a trimester abroad or an internship.

Career pathways

Graduates work as political researchers, historians, museum conservators, researchers and teachers, and in journalism, the Civil Service, marketing and law.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 96–112 UCAS points (A levels CCC to BBC; BTEC MMM to DMM). Contextual offer 96 UCAS points. At least 80 points must come from A levels, BTEC, or other equivalent qualifications. Alternative qualifications: IB Diploma: 28 points. Pass Access to HE Diploma overall with a minimum of 96-112 UCAS tariff points. International applicants: academic IELTS 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each skill.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Standard annual tuition fee for the full-time course as published for 2027 entry; placement, year abroad and foundation-year fees are charged separately and are not included. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,945 a year (2027/28). Standard annual tuition fee for the full-time course as published for 2027 entry; placement, year abroad and foundation-year fees are charged separately and are not included. Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/courses/1eb0725f-62ed-3eab-276b-a3e178df9c70

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