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History/Politics (Equal) - BA (Hons)

University of York

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Course options

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    University of York - Heslington Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Understanding the past is crucial to responding to the political challenges of the future.This exciting combined degree in History and Politics will help you attain a global understanding of events, institutions and structures. You'll explore how human society works now, and how it has worked in the past. You'll analyse the meaning of ideas such as freedom and democracy, and investigate the factors that have shaped society and culture around the world over time. You'll join two highly respected research intensive departments, being taught by academics at the forefront of their field. You'll graduate with the knowledge and the practical skills to play your part in tackling some of the world’s most important problems.

Application deadline

05/09/2025

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
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£ 25,800per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of York

University of York

University of York

  • University League Table

    20th

  • Campus address

    University of York - Heslington Campus, Heslington, York, York, YO10 5DD, United Kingdom

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One of only four UK universities (beside Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial) with TEF Gold for teaching and Top 10 for Research quality (Complete University Guide).
The University of York is in the top ten of the Complete University Guide league tables in an impressive 12 subject areas (Complete University Guide 2027).
Home to over 20,000 students from over 140 countries, creating an inclusive community and lifelong global network through their York for Life alumni platform.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    History

    8th out of 91

    12th out of 77 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 202
    152 75%

    16th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    79.0 79%

    7th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.15 79%

    70th

    13

  • Entry standards

    / Max 197
    141 71%

    22nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    8th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.17 79%

    31st

    33

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