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BA (Hons)

History & Politics

Attendance

Campus

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Duration

3 Years

Start

September 2023

UCAS Code

LVF1

Delivery

Campus Taught

Foundation entry

Understanding the past is crucial to analysing and responding to the political challenges of the future. Our BA (Hons) History and Politics degree will help you to see the bigger picture.

If you’re interested in the connections between today’s politics and their wider historical contexts, then this is the course for you.

You’ll learn to understand, evaluate and critically respond to external developments, processes and questions in historical and contemporary form that affect so many aspects of our daily lives. We’ll develop you into an independent thinker and researcher who’s capable of producing your own interpretations of historical events through analysis of the evidence.

The Politics element of the course provides you with training in political analysis and research methods. You’ll look at theoretical and empirical issues that affect people’s lives and prospects at the local, national and international level – and we don’t shy away from the controversial and practical questions.

Why study with us

Social Sciences is ranked 4th in the UK with 90% student satisfaction. (National Student Survey 2022).
Politics at the University of Central Lancashire is ranked 3rd in the North West and top 10 nationally for student satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2022).
Opportunities to go on work placements with host organisations such as Lancashire Archives, the People’s History Museum and the Lancashire Museum Service.

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What you'll do

You’ll get to take on our optional Community History Project, which involves working on a live project brief with a real client.
You’ll also have the chance to get involved in international volunteering projects through the University’s Centre for Volunteering and Community Leadership (CVCL), with some modules accredited by the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM).
You can support the international dimension of your History and Politics degree by learning a language or travelling abroad, with awards and bursaries available through the University’s Worldwise Learning Centre.

Module overview

Course delivery

This course is taught face-to-face at one of our UK campuses.

100%Face-to-face

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

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Accreditations

The Institute is at the leading edge of management thinking and are a globally recognised professional membership body for leaders and managers. Their research into new ideas, techniques and methods ensures that ILM courses are constantly improving, helping to develop students' leadership and management skills.

Future careers

Our History and Politics degree can open doors to a wide range of careers. Many of our graduates have gone on to successful careers in education, the museum and heritage sectors, journalism, public relations, central and local government, the European Union, charities and non-governmental organisations.

Fees and funding

2022/23

Full-time£9250 per year

Part-time£1540 per 20 credits

International

Full-time£14250 per year

2023/24

Full-time£9,250 per year

Part-time£1,540 per 20 credits

International

Full-time£14,900 per year

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of scholarships, bursaries and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

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During this course you’ll benefit from being taught by staff who are experts in their areas of study. Many are active researchers and writers who contribute to discussion and debates in the policy and public sphere and in the media.

Your teaching sessions will include a mixture of lectures, seminars, group debates and simulations of political scenarios. Independent study is an important aspect of this course.

Discussion and debate is a distinctive feature of our History and Politics course – you’ll be encouraged and supported to develop your own ideas and engage in discussion and debate.

We’ll assess your progress through a variety of coursework essays, written exams, seminar presentations, case work and reviews.

The History and Politics team have important links and partnerships with a range of important local, regional and national historical and heritage organisations. These help to inform our teaching and research collaborations and can also provide you with opportunities for educational placements and work experience.

These include:

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This course is based in the School of Humanities, Language & Global Studies located in the Faculty of Culture and Creative Industries

For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information

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