History and Politics, BA (Hons)
Swansea UniversitySingleton Park Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Engage with the most pressing questions and challenges of politics in a globalising world and learn about its many connections with the past with Swansea’s BA in History and Politics. The Department of History, Heritage and Classic’s expertise covers a wide range of periods and subjects, from Ancient Mediterranean Empires to Europe’s medieval Crusades in the Middle East to the rise and fall of modern dictatorships. Our Lecturers in Politics, Philosophy and International relations will guide your study of contemporary politics and the forces that shape and drive it in the UK and world-wide.
At every stage of the course, you’ll take core modules that will give you a strong foundation of knowledge and skills. Alongside these, you can choose from optional modules that connect to different themes, letting you shape your own pathway based on what interests you most. This mix of structure and flexibility creates an inclusive learning environment where you can follow your passions and tailor your ambitions.
Key highlights
- Explores pressing political questions and challenges in a globalising world
- History expertise spans Ancient Mediterranean Empires to modern dictatorships
- Covers medieval Crusades in the Middle East and other periods
- Taught by lecturers in politics, philosophy and international relations
- Core modules at every stage build foundational knowledge and skills
- Optional themed modules let you shape your own pathway
Entry requirements
- A-level: ABB-BBC — ABB-BBC.
- UCAS tariff points: 112-128 — ABB-BBC DDM-DMM in Humanities or Social Sciences - minimum of 21 Distinctions and 24 Merits at Level 3 Merit 112 - 128 UCAS tariff points from 3 highest qualifications 32 points
Scholarships
International Excellence Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded as a discount on tuition fees worth up to £5,000 in the first year of study, with a further £2,000 awarded in Year 2 (for £5,000 awardees only, subject to achieving a 70% average).
Swansea University Sport Scholarship
Financial support (of up to £2000).
Thrive Bursary
The Thrive bursary is a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees for the first year of study, with a progression bursary of £2,000 in subsequent years (applied as a discount off tuition fees).
Up to £4,000
Careers this course leads to
- Policy Researcher
- Civil Service Officer
- Political Researcher
- Journalist
- Heritage Officer
- Public Affairs Consultant
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £18,400 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Swansea University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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