BA History and Politics at University of Sheffield

Programme overview

Develop your expertise in historical events and the political systems that surround them. You’ll build the toolkit needed to critically analyse a range of sources, from the past to modern policy, equipping you to excel as both a historian and a political analyst.

Faculty: School of History, Philosophy and Digital Humanities | Department: School of History, Philosophy and Digital Humanities, School of Sociological Studies, Politics and International Relations | Duration: 3 years | Intake: September | Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

First-year core modules include History Workshop, which teaches historical research methods, critical reading and essay writing, alongside politics modules.

Career pathways

Our history graduates are highly skilled in research, critical reasoning and communication. You'll be able to think and write coherently, to put specific matters in a broader context, and to summarise complex ideas in a discerning and creative way. Our graduates have gone on to become successful lawyers, marketing executives, civil servants, accountants, teachers, management consultants, university lecturers, archivists, librarians and workers in museums, tourism and the heritage industry.

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Entry requirements

Standard offer, 2027-28 entry (UCAS VL12): A Levels: AAB A Levels + a fourth Level 3 qualification ABB + B in the EPQ; ABB + B in Core Maths International Baccalaureate 34; 33, with B in the Extended Essay BTEC Extended Diploma DDD BTEC Diploma DD + A at A Level Scottish Highers AAAAB Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels B + AA Access to HE Diploma Award of the Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 36 at Distinction, and 9 at Merit Other requirements: GCSE Maths grade 4/C International applicants: IELTS 7.0 overall with at least 6.5 in each component (GCSE English Language grade 4/C or an alternative acceptable English language qualification also accepted). Applicants eligible for the Access Sheffield contextual scheme receive a lower offer.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Standard annual undergraduate tuition fee for new home students; reduced for year abroad/placement years. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years

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