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History, Politics and International Relations

  • 2 Study options
  • Undergraduate
Leicester Campus
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2026-20272027-2028
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Course summary

Sharpen your research and analysis skills and learn to communicate complex ideas with confidence on this globally focused, diverse programme.

Reflecting the globalised world we live in, you will explore modern and contemporary histories from across Europe and beyond, covering key themes such as colonialism, decolonisation, immigration, racism, and gender.

You will also delve into the role of politics at local, national, and global levels - unpacking the major issues shaping the world today, while gaining the tools and knowledge to understand and respond to today’s social, political, and economic challenges.

  • Combine History with Politics and International Relations, tailoring your degree to your interests while boosting your employability across three diverse and career-focused disciplines.

  • Tailor your degree to your personal goals and passions, with the option to specialise in your area of interest: History, Politics or International Relations.

  • DMU is the only university in the UK to hold both ‘Congress to Campus’ and ‘European Parliament to Campus’ events, featuring visits from prominent political figures to enhance your study experience.

Modules

Course Modules

First year
Block 1: Ideas and Change
Block 2: Journeys and Places
Block 3: Global Challenges
Block 4: Ideology, War and Society in the 20th century

Second year
Block 1: Global Cold War
Block 2: Exploring Work and Society
Block 3: Not Westminster OR Global Political Economy
Block 4: Investigating the Past: Theory and Method OR Political Research in Action

Third year
Block 1: Special subject
Block 2: Empire and its Aftermath OR Decolonising Politics
Block 3: Tackling Global Crises
Block 4: History OR Politics Dissertation

https://www.dmu.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate-courses/history-politics-and-international-relations-ba/history-politics-international-relations-ba-degree.aspx#what-you-will-study

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Leicester Campus

Study options

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years
  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (mandatory) • 4 Years

Start dates

Application codes

Institution code:
D26

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Application codes

Institution code:
D26

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
BBC

T Level
M

UCAS Tariff
Offer: 112

From at least two A-levels or equivalent

Access to HE Diploma
Merit: 30

Pass QAA Access to Higher Education course with at least 30 level 3 credits at Merit. We will normally require students have had a break from full-time education before undertaking the Access course.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 26

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

Here at DMU we welcome all applications, no matter what your background. To make sure you get fair and equal access to higher education, when looking at your application we consider more than just your grades–we take into account any challenges that you may have faced in your education. Contextual Offers will be offered to candidates who are in receipt of Free School Meals, who are Care Experienced or who are deemed to live in areas of low HE participation neighbourhoods (POLAR Quintiles 1 & 2).

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Historical entry grades data

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£10050
EU & International£16800*

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Please note, this fee is subject to parliamentary procedure and will also be subject to a compounded annual inflationary increase.

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