BA (Hons) History & Politics

The History and Politics BA at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is a dynamic, thought-provoking course which focuses on the key themes and issues that have shaped past societies, drives contemporary events and influences the political landscape. By understanding the events of the past, students will be better equipped to understand and influence the present and future political world.Course Content: This combined honours degree course aims to develop students' historical knowledge, understanding and skills, and political awareness and analysis. The course covers topics like Europe’s turbulent 20th century history, American history from construction through to disruption, and British and global politics. Students will learn through a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops, individual tutorials, and self-directed study. The coursework will involve essays, presentations, reports, group work projects, and dissertations.Key Modules: Some key modules in this course are 'Making History', 'Image and Power: Understanding 20th Century Visual Culture', 'Modern Global Migrations', 'The Politics of the European Union', and 'The Making of Modern Britain: From Queen Victoria to Maggie Thatcher'.Accreditations: The university doesn't note any specific accreditations for this course.Future Careers: The transferable skills that students gain from this course make it an excellent preparation for a wide range of careers. Graduates have gone on to work in politics, law, journalism, business, teaching, social work, civil service, further study, and other areas.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.