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Modern History and Politics - BA (Hons)

University of Southampton

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Avenue Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Learn how we make sense of past events, ideas and problems with this dual honours modern history and politics degree. You'll understand how society organises itself and makes decisions. You’ll study contemporary issues such as international security, migration and globalisation. The skills you gain will prepare you for a wide range of career options. Modern History at Southampton challenges you to critically interpret histories of societies. The study of politics encourages you to explore people’s organisation and behaviour. On this course you can: study the modern history of an extraordinary range of places, from Western Europe and the Americas, to Africa and South Asia learn about rare artefacts from the University’s own collections, as well as take part in guided visits to other museums and galleries learn about democracy, the modern state, comparative politics and international relations spend time at a university abroad in Europe, the United States, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea or Australia. Year abroad: A year abroad will enhance your understanding of modern history and politics and let you experience a new culture. Discover more benefits and financial support options for studying abroad. Apply using: course name: Modern History and Politics with With A Year Abroad UCAS code: VL13. Year in employment: Enhance your employability by taking this course with an industrial placement year. You'll spend this extra year applying the skills and knowledge you've learned so far. We regularly review our courses to ensure and improve quality. This course may be revised as a result of this. Any revision will be balanced against the requirement that the student should receive the educational service expected. Find out why, when, and how we might make changes. Our courses are regulated in England by the Office for Students (OfS).

Tuition fees

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£ 24,200per year

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University information

University of Southampton

University of Southampton

University of Southampton

  • University League Table

    17th

  • Campus address

    Main Site - Highfield Campus, Highfield, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1BJ, United Kingdom

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Southampton is proud of its inclusive international community, welcoming over 10,000 students from more than 130 countries.
Southampton is a truly global university. It has 350+ student-led clubs and societies, which provide great opportunities to build intercultural skills.
Specialist careers support and 400+ paid internships and work experience opportunities prepare international students for their future in the global job market.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    History

    17th out of 90 5

    25th out of 74 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 204
    152 74%

    21st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    74.0 74%

    23rd

    5

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.14 79%

    59th

    17

  • Entry standards

    / Max 217
    146 67%

    26th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    11th

    15

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.93 73%

    67th

    2

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