BA (Hons) History with Politics

Examine the politics of past, present and future as you explore these two connected and complimentary subjects. Deepen your understanding of current political issues by searching through the centuries to find the events that caused them, and shed a new light on historical intrigues by applying modern political science. Your knowledge of affairs old and new, analytical abilities and proven problem-solving skills ensure you to stand out to employers.You will have the opportunity to travel and spend either a semester or an entire year exploring history with one of our partner institutions in the US or Europe. You will also have the opportunity to engage with politics alongside likeminded people through PIASOC, Plymouth University’s International Affairs Society. You’ll be able to gain workplace experience with local public history and heritage sites so you can kick-start your career as soon as you graduate.* Enhance your career options with a degree that helps you develop highly sought-after analytical and communication skills while you home in on your passion. * Expand your critical and creative writing skills, with the option to focus on modules that align with your interests. * Gain workplace experience with local public history and heritage sites so you can kick-start your career as soon as you graduate.* Plot your own course through the centuries as you take the lead in your research projects and choose areas of study from our flexible range of modules, creating a tailor-made degree.* Our international exchange programme gives you the opportunity to travel and spend either a semester or an entire year exploring history with one of our partner institutions in the US or Europe * Study both modern and historical literature, building your knowledge of different periods and cultures. * Explore history with your friends and course mates by joining the History Society, a lively and supportive community hosting educational and social events.