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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Location
Jesus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
01-OCT-25
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
History and Politics at Cambridge is a joint degree that gives you the opportunity to combine the study of politics and history.
You'll engage with contemporary social and political issues, reflecting on their relationship.​
History and Politics at Cambridge
This course balances a strong grounding in history and politics. You'll explore the ways that historical and political understanding illuminate the modern world.
Our course covers a range of subjects from our history, politics and international relations courses. These include:
- political science
- history of political thought
- a wide variety of modern British, European, American and world history
- conceptual issues in political science
- quantitative methods
Teaching and facilities
Teaching
You’ll be taught by some of the most eminent academics in the world.
Staff in the Faculty of History and in the Department of Politics and International Studies have a wide range of shared interests in political and international history, and the historical origins of contemporary domestic and international politics and political ideas.
Your future career
When you graduate you’ll be able to work independently, evaluate and discriminate between evidence, and present arguments clearly and persuasively. These skills are attractive to employers.
Recent graduates have progressed to careers in:
- media
- law
- public administration
- finance
- teaching
- the charity sector
Application deadline
15 October
Tuition fees
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A level : A*AA
Minimum A level offer: A*AAPlease check the website for subject requirements for this course (www.cam.ac.uk/courses)
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