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Politics and Modern History BA (Hons)

University of Manchester

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UCAS CODE: VL12

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    16-SEP-24

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

BA Politics and Modern History is one of the longest established programmes of its kind in the country, combining an investigation of the historical development of the modern world with a study of its political machinery and an examination of its political thought in a historical setting. Broad course units in history, government institutions and political thought constitute the core of the degree in the first two years, with more specialist options in Year 3, including a 12,000-word thesis. Studying politics and modern history together aims to give you a unique insight into how societies work in both past and present. The course combines two complementary ways of looking at the world and will give you the tools to understand the workings and history of political systems, international relations, conflict and cooperation in Britain, Europe and around the world. The degree will take you through various stages, at each step developing both your background knowledge in politics and history and, crucially, the skills of critical analysis and logical argument. Throughout, you will engage with a broad range of themes in both subjects, ranging from globalisation in historical perspective to the politics of modern China.

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

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25,500per year

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A level : AAB

Grades AAB. This should include grade A in either History, Government or Politics. General Studies is welcomed but not included as part of the standard offer.The University recognises the benefit of the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and the opportunities it provides for applicants to develop independent study and research skills. We strongly encourage you to provide information about the EPQ in your personal statement and at interview. For this programme, as well as the regular conditions of offer, we may make st

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University information

University of Manchester

  • University League Table

    19th

  • Campus address

    The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, England

Subject rankings

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    11th out of 91

    15th out of 80

  • Entry standards

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    164 81%

    17th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    74.0 74%

    13th

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  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.71 74%

    84th

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    / Max 219
    160 74%

    18th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    79.0 79%

    16th

    3
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.66 73%

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