BA (Hons.) History & Politics

The History & Politics BA at Leeds Beckett University is a full-time, three-year undergraduate degree that provides a comprehensive understanding of the forces that have shaped and continue to shape the world. It allows students to scrutinize global politics, explore international relations theories, and study the history and politics of specific regions such as Europe, the Middle East and the USA.Course Content: Throughout this course, students will explore historical events and political theories, study the implications of major events on politics, learn about the workings of international political systems and how to negotiate them. The course will involve political debates and dissertations, unlocking complex political climates, roles, and policies in the modern world. The history modules will delve deep into key historical moments and their impacts in the present times.Key Modules: Students will complete modules like Democracy and Dictatorships, The Making of Contemporary Britain, Politics And Policy In Action, Identity in Modern American History, Contemporary Europe: Themes And Perspectives and more. Along with these, optional modules can also be chosen from a broad range of pertinent subjects.Future Careers: This degree provides a strong foundation for those planning to pursue careers in civil service, local government, NGO sector, teaching, journalism, law and business sectors. It also offers a beneficial groundwork for anyone aiming for a role in policy, research, diplomatic service or further academic study. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.