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History and Politics BA (Hons)

University of Cambridge

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UCAS CODE: VL12

Course options

  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Jesus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-OCT-25

  • 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

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Entry requirements

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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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University information

University of Cambridge

  • University League Table

    1st

  • Campus address

    University of Cambridge, The Old Schools, Trinity Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1TN, England

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  • Entry standards

    / Max 204
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  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    88.0 88%

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  • Student satisfaction

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  • Entry standards

    / Max 215
    193 90%

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  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    88.0 88%

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  • Student satisfaction

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