Overview

This degree in History and Politics (Hons) at University of Greenwich introduces you to the study of contemporary and historical political theory and practice.

The innovative modules explore race, gender, violence, political systems and international development. You'll examine questions such as 'what do democracy, power and freedom mean?' and 'how did people come to the vote the way they do?'

What you should know about this course

You’ll study contemporary and historical political theory and practice in a vibrant and engaged intellectual setting.

You’ll work with creative and inspiring teachers on innovative modules exploring race, gender, violence, political systems and international development.

In the final year, you can develop practical and professional skills through a dissertation or work placement.

Throughout the course, you are supported to achieve your career goals through innovative applied history and politics modules and skills-enriching assignments.

Career:

The skills you acquire through studying our courses will prepare you for careers in a wide range of industries and jobs.

Graduates of this course have gone on to careers in research, teaching, administration, central and local government, librarianship and information services, museums and heritage management. Others have pursued careers in media and communications, publishing, the voluntary sector, the National Health Service, and business.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

History in Practice

Liberalism: Freedom & Toleration

Approaches to Development: Theories Actors and Alternatives

Empire and Nation in the Middle East

Rebel Earth? History and Politics in the Anthropocene

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 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

72

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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

Blackheath, United Kingdom

Disciplines

History Political Science View 650 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

72

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

112 UCAS Tariff points. We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, Access to HE and all other qualifications with UCAS Tariff points.

We make Contextual offers to this programme. Applicants that meet specific eligibility criteria will be made a contextual offer with a reduced tariff of up to 16 UCAS Tariff points.

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Tuition Fees

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17975 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

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Additional Details

UK Part-time (per 30 credits) £2,445
International Part-time (per 30 credits) £4,494

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