BA (Hons) History and Politics

**Our history and politics degree offers an in-depth introduction to history and politics in a setting with a rich historical and political heritage.**This degree in history and politics introduces you to the study of contemporary and historical political theory and practice. Our innovative modules explore race, gender, violence, political systems and international development. You'll examine questions such as 'what do democracy, power and freedom mean?' and 'how did people come to the vote the way they do?'You'll study five hundred years of British, European and global history in a historic location that offers easy access to important museum and library collections in London. You'll also be able to boost your future career prospects with a work placement in the political/policy, heritage, cultural or education sector.**What you should know about this course*** You’ll study contemporary and historical political theory and practice in a vibrant and engaged intellectual setting.* You’ll work with creative and inspiring teachers on innovative modules exploring race, gender, violence, political systems and international development.* In the final year, you can develop practical and professional skills through a dissertation or work placement.* Throughout the course, you are supported to achieve your career goals through innovative applied history and politics modules and skills-enriching assignments.