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History and Politics (with placement year) BA (Hons)

Loughborough University

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Loughborough University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

A joint honours degree, our History and Politics course will give you equal exposure to both subject areas – making it the perfect choice for those with an interest in both topics.Our History and Politics BA (Hons) degree offers an extensive range of optional modules to choose from, giving you the ability to tailor the course to suit your interests and career aspirations. The course is split equally between the two subject areas.The historical component of the degree spans the period from 1600 to the present, focusing mostly on the modern era. Its subject matter includes Britain and mainland Europe, but extends further afield to North America, the British Empire, Soviet Russia, South Asia, Australia and China. It begins with broad survey courses, proceeds with the history of individual countries or themes and culminates in specialist case studies.The political component of the degree equips you to think critically and analytically about contemporary political issues, actors and institutions. It allows you to understand the mechanics of a variety of political institutions at a domestic and international level, as well as topical issues, ideas and controversies.

Tuition fees

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£ 23,000per year

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University information

Loughborough University

Loughborough University

Loughborough University

  • University League Table

    6th

  • Campus address

    Loughborough University, Epinal Way, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3TU, England

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The university's two campuses are located in Lougborough and London, both close to airports, making it easy to explore Europe and beyond.
Loughborough's research community is made up of over 1,200 research students spanning 90 nationalities, with more than 800 members of staff supporting them.
Home to over 19,000 students and staff from more than 130 different countries. Over 1,000 students are based at London campus, 80% are international students.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    History

    15th out of 91 3

    14th out of 79 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 204
    147 72%

    23rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    10th

    10

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.34 84%

    16th

    44

  • Entry standards

    / Max 215
    147 68%

    26th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    84.0 84%

    10th

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.29 82%

    10th

    16

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