Overview

The BA in Politics and History with Foundation Year (Hons) at University of Wolverhampton actively encourages intellectual curiosity and digital literacy and lets you apply the skills you have learned in the classroom to relevant work situations.

Graduates are in high demand and employers value the critical awareness, communication skills, initiative and organisational abilities the course instils in our students.

Key facts

Focusing on the cultural, political, social and economic aspects of historical change, you will be encouraged to study particular areas of interest and controversy in depth.

In your studies, you will learn the essential techniques of critical analysis, research methods and the skills required for handling and processing information.

You will also be given the opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of different historical and political approaches through a varied and dynamic learning and teaching environment.

Using traditional and enhanced electronic forms of learning, the History and Politics degree enables you to achieve your full potential, developing the skills for successful study and future employment.

Potential Career Paths

Journalism/ Writer

Archivist

Local Government

Teacher

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Britain and the World

Changing Times: Twentieth Century Histories

Issues in Contemporary British Politics

Witnesses to History: Archives and Oral History

Advocacy in Action

Europe and the Americas, 1776-1914

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 96 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

60

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

History Political Science View 641 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

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

60

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

We will consider applicants who have not achieved 48 UCAS points (equivalence) from prior level 3 qualifications, if you have a keen interest in this subject area or hold relevant experience.

You will be required to attend and pass a compulsory Prepare For Foundation assessment day where you will take part in a variety of activities which will assess your suitability for the course.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15995 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

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Living costs

Wolverhampton

United Kingdom

550 - 900 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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Credits

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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