BA (Hons.) History & Politics

The History and Politics course at Edge Hill University offers a comprehensive approach to understanding past and present challenges. This dual-honours degree provides a deep understanding of how historical context shapes political activity while examining international politics, conflict resolution, global governance, and political philosophy.Course Content: The course tackles political theory, comparative government structures, and historical occurrences around the globe. It intertwines the study of history, from the early modern era to the present day, with the exploration of political principles, systems, and ideologies. Students will develop an independent outlook, critical thinking, and advanced analytical skills.Key Modules: Modules include Democracy and Dictatorship in Europe, From Slavery to Civil Rights: African American History 1860-1960, The People's Century: Britain 1815-1901, Letters from Abroad: Travel, Tourism and the British Imagination 1760-1840, From Blitz to Brexit: Britain since 1940, and Russia and its Rulers 1855-1964. Future Careers: Students with a degree in History and Politics often move on to careers in education, journalism, marketing, the civil service or politics.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.