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History and Politics BA at University of Leicester

University of Leicester, United Kingdom

Programme overview

By studying history and politics side by side, you learn how to analyse and untangle the past in order to tackle the problems facing society today, exploring global developments through two complementary disciplines.

Faculty: College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities  |  Department: History  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Leicester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The first year introduces major developments in medieval, early modern and modern history, European and global politics, and political ideas. Core modules include Making History, Introduction to Comparative Politics: Europe and the USA, Key Concepts in Politics, Global History, Modern Britain.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-levels: ABB-BBB. A-Level History preferred but not essential. Two AS-Levels considered in place of one A-Level. General Studies accepted. EPQ with A-levels: BBB-BBC + EPQ at grade B. English language: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. UCAS code(s): VL12.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). First-year fee; fees for later years may rise. Source

International applicants: GBP 20,950 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://le.ac.uk/courses/history-and-politics-ba

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