BA (Hons) Politics and History at University of Wolverhampton

Programme overview

A joint degree exploring how political ideas, institutions and historical change have shaped Britain and the wider world from the sixteenth century to the present, covering class, gender, migration, activism, empire and political violence. Every student is guaranteed a professional placement.

Faculty: School of Social Science, Humanities and Creative Industries | Department: Politics and History | Location: Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Contemporary Political Ideologies and Research in Action, with options such as America and the Cold War, Campaigning and Citizenship, Migrant Stories, Political Violence, World Politics, Ending Empire in South Asia, Understanding the Holocaust and Independent Study in History.

Career pathways

Teaching, local government, archive work, journalism and writing.

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Entry requirements

Typical offer: 96 UCAS points. A levels CCC or BCD; BTEC L3 Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge L3 Technical Extended Diploma MMM; BTEC L3 Diploma DD; Access to HE Diploma (60 credits, at least 45 at Level 3, 96 UCAS points equivalent, minimum 45 credits at merit); T Levels with an overall Pass and at least grade C in the Core. Applicants should usually have studied at least two years post-GCSE; mature applicants without two years of post-16 study are considered where they have relevant work experience. Successful completion of the International Foundation Year in Social Sciences guarantees entry.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time UK home fee for undergraduate degree courses taught at the University Source

International applicants: GBP 17,600 a year (2026/27). Full-time international fee, September and January intake Source

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