Combine modern history with politics to understand the roots of contemporary issues. Study ideologies and identities and think critically about policies and political institutions.
Explore pressing issues in contemporary politics, including Brexit, climate change and the resurgence of right-wing populism. You’ll gain an in-depth historical perspective including the rise of the nation-state, European imperialism, and the ideological conflicts of the 20th Century.
As part of this course, you’ll:
• Examine how historical events and processes have shaped the modern world, its ideologies and political institutions
• Understand how circumstances, chance and human agency have affected global events and processes
• Evaluate theories, methods and approaches relevant to both history and politics and apply these to your studies with confidence and creativity
• Analyse primary sources and the writings of historians and political scientists
• Be introduced to political theory and key issues around governance and international relations
This course blends skills in critical thinking from a historical perspective, evaluation of evidence and consideration of context. You’ll also learn to analyse the ideas, ideologies, policies and institutions that form the foundations of modern politics.
A series of optional modules reflecting the current research interests of staff across both subject teams will enable you to shape your own pathway through the degree.
Building your future potential
As a student in the School of Humanities & Social Sciences, you’ll be encouraged to think about your future career right from the start of your learning journey. Information and advice about relevant future career options will be built into the first year of your degree. During your second and third years of study, you’ll be able to choose modules with live brief learning challenges (real life projects designed by employers) and work placement opportunities.
Why study History & Politics at Leeds Beckett University...
We are ranked in the top 15 universities in the UK for studying History*
We offer distinctive and creative programmes that are responsive to the changes taking place in society
Benefit from strong and meaningful partnerships with community organisations
Work on real-world projects such as the Leeds Blitz website
Take assessments that build digital communication skills for the modern world
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Minimum 64-72 from two A Levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies.
GCSE English Language at Grade 4 or above (Grade C for GCSEs taken before 2017) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy are accepted in place of GCSEs.
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