**History and Politics are a natural combination. Knowledge of the past helps us to understand the present. And current politics provides insights into history.**
On this degree, you’ll study the progress of people, events and government through time. And you could get to see modern politics functioning first hand on a three-month internship at Westminster. This flexible course lets you tailor your studies to suit your own interests and career plans.
Inspired by the rich history of Hull and its particular contribution to national politics, this degree will enhance your understanding of the human experience over the long term. And it'll enable you to apply historical insights to the study of present-day politics and governance.
**Official Team GB partners**
Did you know that the University of Hull is the official University Partner of Team GB? Our united belief is that anyone, with the right opportunities ahead and a dedicated team behind, can achieve extraordinary things. This is what our partnership with Team GB is built on. Extraordinary is in you – and we’ll help you find it.
What does this mean for you? It means that whether you’re studying sports science, or marketing, or logistics, or healthcare, or engineering, you’ll be able to gain invaluable experience through this unique partnership.
We are working with Team GB to create opportunities for volunteering and work experience, to get involved with meet-and-greet sessions with Olympians, host on-campus talks from guest speakers and so much more. Some of our students recently helped Team GB athletes get their kit ready to compete in preparation for the Minsk 2019 European Games. It’s an extraordinary partnership, and you won’t find it anywhere else.
Find out more at hull.ac.uk/teamgb
Course Details - Modules
Year 1
Compulsory modules
British Political History since 1945
Introduction to International Relations
From Peasants to Consumers, from Subjects to Citizens: Themes in the Modern World
The Medieval World: Life, Power and Belief
Philosophy, History and Ideology
The Past: Reality and Reconstruction
Year 2
Compulsory modules
Thinking About the Past
Understanding America
Optional modules
British Government
Understanding States and Markets: An Introduction to Political Economy
Emperors, Vikings and Scholars: the Transformation of 'Barbarian' Europe, 750–1000
Into the Wild: US Environmental History from the 19th Century to the Present
Understanding the European Union
A Millennium of Persecution: Antisemitism in Europe from the Crusades to the Holocaust
The Shot Heard Around the World: 1776 in its Global Contexts
Understanding China
America's Wars in Asia
History of Political Thought
The United Nations and Global Security
Game of History
The British Empire
Imperialism, Nationalism, and Decolonization: Britain in SE Asia, c. 1850-1950
Year 3
Choose one of the following
Dissertation
One-Trimester Internship
One Trimester Abroad
Optional modules
Crisis and Conflict after the Cold War: Interpreting the Yugoslav Wars of the 1990s
The Third Reich, 1933-1945
UK Politics in an Age of Austerity and Brexit
Dangerous Minds
BRICS: Emerging Powers in International Affairs
Conflicts in British Culture
Critics of Capitalism
Medicine and Modern War
Gandhi to Mandela: the Rise and Fall of Apartheid in South Africa
Venice, Genoa and the Crusades: 1080–1351
The Archaeology of the Castle
The Politics and Philosophy of the Environment
The Contemporary House of Commons
Comparative Legislatures
Parliament in the UK: Approaches to Reform
Democracy and Legitimacy in the European Union
Germany in the New Europe
All modules are subject to availability and this list may change at any time.
Course Details – Assessment Method
You'll be assessed through a combination of written, practical and coursework assessments throughout your degree.
Written assessment typically includes exams and multiple choice tests.
Practical is an assessment of your skills and competencies. This could include presentations, school experience, work experience or laboratory work.
Coursework typically includes essays, written assignments, dissertations, research projects or producing a portfolio of your work.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
LV21
Institution code:
H72
Campus Name:
The University of Hull
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Points can be from any qualification on the UCAS tariff, but must include at least 80 points from
A levels
BTEC Subsidiary Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma
CACHE Diploma or Extended Diploma
Irish Leaving Certificate
Scottish Highers
Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma
or a combination of appropriate Level 3 qualifications
Applicants with other qualifications are welcome to apply.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)
6.0
This course requires IELTS 6.0 overall, with at least 5.5 in each skill. For other English language proficiency qualifications accepted by the University please visit www.hull.ac.uk
Institution's Own Test
60% overall (with minimum 55% in each skill)
Please click below for a list of the English language qualifications we accept.