BA (Hons) History and Politics

The BA (Hons) History and Politics degree at Liverpool Hope University is a highly respected program that examines the social, economic, political and cultural developments of the past and present, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of both history and politics. This interdisciplinary degree allows students to explore the complexities of these fields individually and together, and it includes a year-long placement in a related field to gain real-world experience.Course Content: The course aims to develop a deep understanding of how past events shape current politics. It covers a wide range of topics, including contemporary politics, world history, and modern history. It is structured around the integration of theories, methods, and subject matter of history and politics. Students tackle issues such as terrorism, environmental politics, corruption, and others.Key Modules: Some key modules in the degree include Contemporary Politics, International Relations, Modern America: The USA, 1950 - 1975, Modern History, and The Making of Modern Britain among others.Future Careers: Graduates of this program have pursued successful careers in a range of fields such as the civil service, the public sector, teaching, law and business, journalism, international relations, and politics itself.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.