Overview

The Modern History and Politics with Year Abroad BA course offered by the University of Southampton challenges you to critically interpret histories of societies. The study of politics encourages you to explore people’s organisation and behaviour.

You'll spend your third year at a partner university. You can choose from locations in Europe, the United States, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea or Australia.

On this course you can:

study the modern history of an extraordinary range of places, from Western Europe and the Americas, to Africa and South Asia
examine the rare artefacts from the university’s own collections, as well as take part in guided visits to other museums and galleries
learn about democracy, the modern state, comparative politics and international relations

The chance to study modern history and politics abroad at a partner university will expand your knowledge and prepare you for a range of careers.

Career Opportunities

The employability and enterprise skills you'll gain from this course are reflected in the Southampton skills model. When you join us you'll be able to use our skills model to track, plan, and benefit your career development and progress.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Comparative Politics

Engaging Political Ideas

History Matters (Object, Image, Text)

World Histories

Antisemitism and Islamophobia in modern European history

Modern Politics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Southampton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

International Relations Modern History Political Science View 649 other Bachelors in Political Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

One of the following:

A-levels: AAB including History or a related subject
International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass, with 34 points overall with 17 points at Higher Level, including 5 at Higher Level in History or a related subject
BTEC: Distinction, Distinction, Distinction in the BTEC National Extended Diploma, or Distinction, Distinction in the BTEC National Diploma plus A in an A level, or Distinction in the BTEC National Extended Certificate plus AA from 2 A levels.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

25500 GBP / year

≈ 25500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

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Living costs

Southampton

United Kingdom

697 - 1093 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Disciplines

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General requirements

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