Program Overview

History and Politics BA Hons

The History and Politics BA Hons program at Lancaster University is a comprehensive undergraduate degree that combines the study of history and politics to provide students with a nuanced understanding of the past and its impact on contemporary political landscapes.

Overview

This interdisciplinary course explores the political and historical forces that have shaped the modern world, giving students a deep understanding of past events and their lasting impact on current political landscapes. The program equips students with a thorough knowledge of the political conditions of the past, as well as insight into the factors that will shape the future.

Why Lancaster?

Lancaster University offers a unique learning experience, with world-class academics and a rich history of power and justice. The city of Lancaster and its surrounds are steeped in history and politics, from Roman forts to memorials of the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Students will benefit from teaching by expert academics who regularly collaborate with government bodies and external partners, providing valuable insights into key political issues.

Course Structure

The program is structured to build students' understanding of key historical and political concepts, allowing them to explore issues of rights, power, and historical change. The course includes a range of core and optional modules, including:

• Controversy in History
• Parties, Populism and Protest
• Policy Lab
• Revolutions in History
• Human and Environment
• Theories of Power and the State
• Understanding Political Research

Optional Modules

Students can choose from a range of optional modules, including:

• Cultural Diversity and Professional Contexts (Discovery module)
• Democracy, Dictatorship and Everything in Between
• Employability, Purpose and Social Impact (Discovery module)
• Global Challenges and Collaborative Solutions (Discovery module)
• Information and Misinformation
• Inventing Rights
• Philosophical Perspectives on Politics and Economics
• Taking an Idea and Making it Happen (Discovery module)
• Who Governs Britain? Policy, Politics and Political Change

Careers

The course equips students with the skills and knowledge to succeed in a wide range of careers, including public policy, international relations, journalism, education, think tanks, charities, the civil service, and consultancy. Students will receive structured support in identifying career fields and presenting their skills to future employers.

Entry Requirements

The typical entry requirements for this course are:

• A levels: AAB
• Access to HE Diploma: 36 Level 3 credits at Distinction plus 9 Level 3 credits at Merit
• Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales: accepted in place of one A level, or equivalent qualification
• BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD
• International Baccalaureate: 35 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects
• Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers: we are happy to admit applicants on the basis of five Highers, but where we require a specific subject at A level, we will typically require an Advanced Higher in that subject

Fees and Funding

The annual tuition fee for this course is:

• Home: Ł9,790
• International: Ł25,490

Scholarships and Bursaries

Students may be eligible for a range of scholarships and bursaries, including:

• Lancaster Bursary: Ł1,000 in each year of study
• Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship Home: Ł3,000 in the first year of study
• International Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship: Ł3,000, as a tuition fee reduction, per year of study
• Undergraduate International Regional Scholarship: Ł3,000, as a tuition fee reduction, per year of study
• India Scholarship Undergraduate: Ł3,000, as a tuition fee reduction, per year of study

Similar Courses

Students may also be interested in the following similar courses:

• English Literature and History BA Hons
• History BA Hons
• History and International Relations BA Hons
• International Relations BA Hons
• Politics BA Hons
• Politics and International Relations BA Hons

Important Information

The University reserves the right to make changes to advertised courses. In exceptional circumstances, the University may need to amend the programs and provision advertised. Students are advised to revisit the University's website for up-to-date course information before submitting their application.