Overview

The History and Politics (Honours) degree at the University of Westminster , aside from learning the main themes, skills and approaches in both disciplines, you'll also be able to choose from a wide range of optional modules, which give you a truly global outlook: history lectures explore the modern histories of Europe, China, Africa, South-East Asia and America form British, European and international perspectives, while politics modules focus on Britain, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, Africa, Asia and America.

The University of Westminster and its courses are located in London.

Career Path

This course will prepare you for roles such as:

Archivist

Copywriter

Digital content producer

Museum curator

Politician’s assistant

Public affairs consultant

Public relations researcher

Social/political/historical researcher

Teacher

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

British Politics

Democracy in Crisis

Global Governance and Development

Political Ideas in Action

Protests: From Bread Riots to Extinction Rebellion

The Making of the Modern World: Global Perspectives on the Long Nineteenth Century

This Imperial Island, 1760-1867

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-03 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-08-14 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

115

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TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

History Political Science View 651 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

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115

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TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Levels – CCC (96 UCAS Tariff points)

T levels –96 UCAS Tariff points

International Baccalaureate – 96 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme. International Baccalaureate Career-related programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis

BTEC Extended Diploma – MMM

BTEC Diploma – DD

Access – 96 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

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Non-residents

17600 GBP / year

≈ 17600 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time fees:

UK fees: £1,589 (Price per 20-credit module)

International fees: £2,930 (Price per 20-credit module)

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 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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