BA Modern History and Politics at University of Southampton

Programme overview

Learn how we make sense of past events, ideas and problems with this dual honours modern history and politics degree. You'll understand how society organises itself and makes decisions. You’ll study contemporary issues such as international security, migration and globalisation.

Faculty: Social Sciences | Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Your course modules will reflect how modern history and politics complement, cut across, and underpin each other. You'll study compulsory and optional modules in each year. You do not need to choose your modules when you apply.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including local council libraries, universities, schools, colleges, museums, galleries, publishing, media groups. Careers directly related to the course include heritage manager, museum education officer, archivist, translator, interpreter, academic researcher, social researcher, policy officer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-levels: ABB. IB: Pass, with 32 points overall with 16 points at Higher Level. Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C) and mathematics (minimum grade 4/C). IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year. UK (home) students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

International applicants: GBP 28,300 a year. EU and international students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/how-to-apply/undergraduate-applications.page

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