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Course summary
This degree combination equips you with the skills to flourish as both a historian and a political analyst, enabling you to develop your knowledge of critical historical events and themes. You’ll develop expertise at working with historical sources and think about how we study the past, applying this to the exciting and expansive range of periods researched by the experts in the Department of History.
Explore social and political events of the past in order to understand the world we live in today - and anticipate the issues of tomorrow.
In order to better understand the current social and political climate, we must look back on events and historical actors that have shaped how people and states interact. Study past societies from 1000 BCE to the 21st century, exploring political, social, economic and cultural themes from around the globe - laying the historical context necessary for you to engage with the politics of the UK, EU and across the globe.
Using case studies and exploring political theories, you’ll develop and demonstrate your views and explain what can be done to address some of the big issues affecting society today - from food poverty to climate change to free speech.
Over three years, you’ll gain a host of transferable skills and knowledge that suit a huge range of careers - from local, national, and international government, to the charitable sector and the media.
Why study this course?
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Top 10 for International relations - according to The Guardian University Guide 2024.
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History Research-led Special Subject - in your final year, explore the details of your favourite area of history in small seminar groups and with a true expert on the topic, and become a specialist in your chosen area.
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Quality teaching time in smaller seminars - core to our teaching ethos, every history module includes a seminar with 12-16 people.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
Apply by
29 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- VL12
- Institution code:
- S18
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Sheffield has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
29 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- VL12
- Institution code:
- S18
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - AAB
typically including A in History or Classical Civilisation
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
in a relevant subject + A at A Level typically in History or Classical Civilisation
Access to HE Diploma - D: 36 credits M: 9 credits
Award of Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 36 at Distinction (to include History units), and 9 at Merit
Scottish Higher - Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DD
+ A at A Level typically in History or Classical Civilisation
Scottish Advanced Higher - A
A typically in History + AAABB in Scottish Highers
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 34 points
typically with 6 in Higher Level History
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024) - B
+ AA typically including History or Classical Civilisation at A Level
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H2, H2, H2, H2, H3
typically including H2 in History or Classical Civilisation
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE Maths grade 4/C
English language requirements
You must demonstrate that your English is good enough for you to successfully complete your course. For this course we require: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C; IELTS grade of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification
English language requirements for undergraduates https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/english-language
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades students were previously accepted with - learn more. It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
- Data from:
- This course
- Date range:
- 2022-2024
Grades held by accepted students
- A*A*A
- Highest grades
- BBB
- Lowest grades
Offer rate for UK school & college leavers
Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.
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Fees and funding
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Additional fee information
Tuition fees for 2025 entry have not been confirmed. Please use 2024-25 information as a guide.
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