BA Hons History and Politics

The BA History and Politics course offered by Swansea University is a diverse and immersive three-year programme that allows students to delve into the rich tapestry of global history and the complicated machinery of politics. This course encourages learners to tackle complex questions about human history, societal transformation, and politics, whilst honing critical thinking, analytical, and communications skills. Course Content: The BA History and Politics programme layers academic study with in-depth contextual understanding, providing students with a comprehensive overview of different historical periods combined with political systems. This dual-honours course gives students the opportunity to study modern history and politics in a world-class environment, engaging in interactive sessions, lively debates, and independent research.Key Modules: Some of the core topics include War and Society, From the Second Empire to the Third Reich: Weimar Germany 1914 - 1933, and Politics and Culture in the 20th Century Britain. Optional modules also span a broad spectrum of subjects, including The Birth of Modern Europe, The Cold War, Medieval Kingship, The Age of Magna Carta, and Modernity, Politics and Society since 1945.Accreditations: This course is recognised by the College of Human and Health Sciences and the Hillary Rodham Clinton School of Law at Swansea University, which are known for their world-class teaching and research faculties.Future Careers: The BA History and Politics course can open up a wide range of career paths. Potential roles include political lobbyist, public relations officer, human resources officer, journalist or even roles within government and administration. The course also prepares students for further study or research at postgraduate level.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.