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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

    SEP

  • 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. History at Southampton challenges you to interpret history of past societies critically and imaginatively while developing critical thinking and communication skills for post-university life. You’ll study contemporary issues such as international security, migration and globalisation. We are ranked joint 10th for History research quality in the Complete University Guide, 2024.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.You'll have access to document collections, including the Parkes archive - consisting of a wealth of material of interest to the historian of Anglo-Jewry.Our digital humanities facilities will allow you to study and research through cutting-edge technology, such as virtual reality, 3D scanners and printers, and a 360 degree fully immersive audio-visual centre. Supported by an expert team, these technologies will enable you to start making and exploring in new and immersive ways.

Tuition fees

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£ 22,300per year

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University information

University of Southampton

University of Southampton

  • University League Table

    20th

  • Campus address

    University of Southampton, Highfield, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1BJ, England

Southampton is proud of its inclusive global community and welcomes students from over 130 countries.
As a truly global university, Southampton has many opportunities for students to develop intercultural skills through its wide variety of clubs and societies.
Specialist careers support and paid year in employment and internship opportunities prepare international students for their future.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    22nd out of 91 6

    31st out of 79 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 204
    142 70%

    26th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    28th

    10
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.06 77%

    76th

    39
  • Entry standards

    / Max 215
    135 63%

    31st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    26th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.95 74%

    65th

    19

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