
BA (Hons) History and Politics with a Year Abroad
University of East AngliaNorwich Research Park, Norwich
Course overview
Are you as interested in Tudor intrigues as you're in battles over Brexit? Do you want to explore today’s political world while studying its roots? If so, then our History and Politics with a Year Abroad degree is for you.
From the ancient world to our own global politics, you’ll choose from modules which stretch across borders and through time. You’ll learn from experts in both history and politics, drawing on a wide range of options to develop a deep understanding of the two subjects – and the relationship between them. As well as the knowledge you gain, you’ll build invaluable skills in critical thinking, communication and digital literacy.
You’ll study the past and present alongside one another, with your first year giving you a firm grounding in both subjects. Afterwards, flexibility will be at the heart of your degree: in your second and third years, you’ll split your time between history and politics in the way that suits you best. Norwich is an ideal place in which to study, with its historic centre reflecting its journey from medieval hub to radical modern city.
On our beautiful campus, you’ll benefit from our strengths in British, European and global research, including internationally renowned centres in Eastern European history and East Anglian studies. Our network of partnerships with the region’s leading heritage organisations, such as Norfolk Museums, gives you the chance to experience history first hand. Our graduates go on to careers reflecting their pa
Key highlights
- Modules span ancient world to contemporary global politics
- First year builds a firm grounding in history and politics
- Flexible split between history and politics in later years
- Research centres in Eastern European history and East Anglian studies
- Heritage partnerships including Norfolk Museums offer hands-on history experience
- Develops critical thinking, communication and digital literacy skills
Entry requirements
- International Baccalaureate: 32 — Further Examples of Typical Entry Requirements: International Baccalaureate 32 points overall Irish Leaving Certificate 3 subjects at H2, 3 subjects at H3 Scottish Highers AAABB Scottish Advanced Highers BBC A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable
- Scottish Advanced Highers: BBC — A combination
- Scottish Highers: AAABB — Further Examples of Typical Entry Requirements: International Baccalaureate 32 points overall Irish Leaving Certificate 3 subjects at H2, 3 subjects at H3 Scottish Highers AAABB Scottish Advanced Highers BBC A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable
- Irish Leaving Certificate — 3 subjects at H2, 3 subjects at H3
Careers this course leads to
- Policy Officer
- Civil Servant
- Political Researcher
- Heritage Officer
- Journalist
- Museum Curator
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £23,100 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 University of East Anglia, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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