History and Politics BA (Hons)
- Level(s) of Study: Undergraduate
- UCAS Code(s): LVF1
- Start Date(s): September 2023
- Duration: Three years full-time, four-seven years part-time
- Study Mode(s): Full-time
- Campus: Clifton Campus
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Introduction:
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100% of NTU’s research in History was assessed to be world-leading or excellent in terms of its impact - REF 2021. -
Choose between writing a dissertation and the Humanities Research Project. -
A flexible Joint Honours course, you can create a learning path as unique as you are. -
Complete a work experience placement, meaning you’ll graduate with valuable industry experience.
Knowledge and understanding of the past helps us understand the present. History and Politics provides a unique opportunity to explore key historical and political events that have shaped today's society.
History and Politics at NTU offers you exciting opportunities to discover and understand the past, whilst developing your understanding of the issues dominating our lives; from the war in Afghanistan to the European Union. It demands passion, focus, an open mind, intellectual curiosity and a willingness to engage with independent learning.
This course will develop your knowledge and understanding of diverse peoples, nations, and ideas from medieval and early modern through to modern and contemporary history, across Britain, Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Far East.
What you’ll study
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Careers and employability
Career development
Knowledge and understanding of the past is of incalculable value both to the individual and to society, and as one of our History and Politics graduates you’ll possess a wide range of academic and transferable skills.
Academically, the study of History instils an appreciation of the importance of historical context, the challenges posed by imperfect evidence, and a greater awareness of the historical forces unfolding in our own time. Proficiency in close textual analysis, developing rational enquiry, and constructing and articulating argument will provide not only valuable life skills but significant benefits to your employment activities. You’ll also have knowledge of communications and media processes and their impact on industry and society.
Politics and History graduates are effective communicators, and possess a range of major transferable skills that include critical reasoning and independence of thought, and excellence in research methodology and advanced problem solving. These skills are valued in a wide range of occupations and settings, which is why the immediate and longer term destinations of History graduates are so diverse.
Politics and History graduates have gone on to forge successful careers both within large, well known organisations and the small to medium sized companies that constitute much of the UK economy. Recent graduate roles have included law, publishing, marketing, PR, retail and finance.
Some graduates choose to progress to further study, either to continue their research within Politics or History, or to gain more direct vocational qualifications such as museum and heritage management, teaching, or tourism.
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How to apply
Ready to join us? Then apply as soon as you can.
For the full-time route just click the Apply button at the top of the page and follow our step-by-step guide.
If you're applying for the part-time route please apply online using the NTU Applicant Portal.
Make sure you check the entry requirements above carefully before you do.
Writing your application and personal statement
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You can apply for this course through UCAS. If you are not applying to any other UK universities, you can apply directly to us on our NTU applicant portal.
Application advice
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