History and Politics
University of CambridgeCourse Overview
The BA (Hons) History and Politics at University of Cambridge is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding human thought and history. Based in Cambridge, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. History and Politics at Cambridge is a joint degree that gives you the opportunity to combine the study of politics and history. You'll engage with contemporary social and political issues, reflecting on their relationship. Please note that it’s not possible to apply to this course as an affiliate student (to take the course as a second undergraduate degree in a year less than usual). A minimum ielts score of 7.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 94% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £32,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.
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Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | A*AA Please check the website for subject requirements for this course (www.cam.ac.uk/courses) Please be aware that the entry requirements listed above are the minimum offer level for this course. Entry requirements may vary across our Colleges, and some may set additional conditions for most or all offers. For example, some Colleges may require additional subjects, make a higher offer or specify an A* (or equivalent) in a particular subject. It’s important that you check the entry requirements for your shortlisted College(s) before you make an application, as these may be different to what is listed above. You can find a list of Colleges that usually make offers at the minimum offer level, as well as Colleges that have additional conditions, on our course pages (linked below). |
| International Baccalaureate | 41 - 42 points Minimum IB offer level: 41-42 points, with 776 at Higher Level Please check the website for subject requirements for this course (www.cam.ac.uk/courses) |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 7.5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| PTE Academic | 49 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
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Number 1 in the UK for History (The Complete University Guide 2026)History and Politics at CambridgeThis course balances a strong grounding in history and politics. You'll explore the ways that historical and political understanding illuminate the modern world.Our course covers a range of subjects from our history, politics and international relations courses. These include: political science history of political thought a wide variety of modern British, European, American and world history conc
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Cambridge
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £27,000 | £31,000 | £34,000 |
| 3 years | £25,500 | £32,000 | £43,000 |
| 5 years | £33,500 | £43,500 | £73,500 |
UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £11,500 from year 3 to year 5
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