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History and Politics

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 20 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
University Park Campus
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Course summary

Politics and history are complementary and intersecting disciplines. They both explore the nature of power over time and provide critical insights into the world today. Contemporary political ideas and practices are deeply shaped by modern history. For example, understanding the political institutions of America and France today requires looking back at the American and French revolutions of the 18th century.

On this degree, you’ll engage with both primary and secondary historical sources to research, write and debate. You’ll also examine and compare different political institutions, systems and behaviours. Through a variety of research and analysis methods, you’ll gain skills that are highly valued in many careers.

On this History and Politics course, you will:

  • develop your understanding of both historical developments and political ideas, systems and institutions across a diverse range of geographical, chronological and cultural contexts.

  • evaluate the relationship between government and society in both historical and contemporary contexts.

  • learn the theories and methodologies that you can use to explain and interpret historical and political phenomena.

  • critically reflect on the development of both disciplines and their relevance to the contemporary world.

  • have opportunities to specialise in political sub-fields and historical periods that interest you.

  • acquire a broad range of professional skills, including for research, analysis and presentations.

Why choose this course

Course highlights

Proven results

  • We’re ranked 16th in the UK for history (Daily Mail University Guide 2026) and 18th in the UK for politics (Complete University Guide 2026).

  • The average starting salary for history undergraduates within 15 months of graduation was £29,682 (HESA Graduate Outcomes 2022/23).

Modules

Course Modules

For detailed information about the modules you will study, please visit the course page:

https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/History-and-Politics-BA-Jt-Hons.html

Assessment method

For detailed information about the course assessment methods please visit the course page: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/History-and-Politics-BA-Jt-Hons.html

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University Park Campus

Study options

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

Start dates

  • 20 September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
AAA

T Level
D

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

Scottish Higher
AAABB

This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Advanced Higher grades AA

Access to HE Diploma
Distinction: 36 Merit: 9

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE requirements - English grade C ( numeric grade 4)

Scottish Advanced Higher
AA

Including Scottish Highers AAABB.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*D

plus A level grade A

Mixed qualifications accepted.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 34

(or 666 in 3 Higher Level Certificates)

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

Accepted alongside A Levels

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*DD

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D

BTEC Subsidiary Diploma/ National Extended Certificate D + A Level grades AA

Mixed qualifications accepted.

Applicants to this course may be eligible for our Additional Qualifications Offer Reduction Scheme. If you achieve a grade A in an EPQ, Core Maths*, IB Extended Essay or additional AS level qualification* then you will receive a one grade reduced offer for this course.

Please note that if you qualify for an enhanced contextual offer or receive an alternative offer based on taking four A levels, your additional qualification will not be taken into consideration as we are unable to make any further adjustments to your offer.

  • Additional eligibility requirements apply. View further details on this scheme.
    https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/articles/applying/entry-requirements.html

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6.5(no less than 6.0 in any element) As well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English. Check our English language policies and equivalencies for further details. (https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/international-applicants/english-language/english-language-requirements.aspx) For presessional English or one-year foundation courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations. If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a Presessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP) course (https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/cele/pre-sessional/index.aspx). Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK. If you successfully complete your presessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent.

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.

We make contextual offers to students who may have experienced barriers that have restricted progress at school or college. Our standard contextual offer is usually one grade lower than the advertised entry requirements, and our enhanced contextual offer is usually two grades lower than the advertised entry requirements. To qualify for a contextual offer, you must have Home/UK fee status and meet specific criteria.

Learn more on the University of Nottingham website

International entry requirements

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Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course 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.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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

* 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

View undergraduate tuition fees for UK and international students: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees/tuitionfees/202627/undergraduate.aspx

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