Overview

A special feature of the History and Politics course offered at the University of Oxford is the chance to choose from a broad range of subjects across the two disciplines, making it possible, for example, to combine medieval history options with analysis of contemporary political systems. The intellectual rigour of this course benefits from the expertise of Oxford’s political theorists and historians in the history of political thought. It is also strengthened by the thematic approach taken to European and World history teaching in the first year, combined with an emphasis on interdisciplinarity in a number of both Politics and History papers.

Careers

While some History and Politics graduates go on to further study and research to become professional historians, others move into different areas. Recent graduates have started their careers in accountancy, advertising, archive work, finance, the Civil Service, consultancy, international charity work, the media, the law, librarianship, management consultancy, museums, politics, publishing, research, social work, teaching and the theatre. Graduates include a PhD researcher in political science, a senior account executive in public relations and a civil servant.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Either any one of the seven periods in the history of the British Isles or any one of the four periods of European/World history
Theory of politics or Theories of the state

Quantification in history
Approaches to history
Historiography: Tacitus to Weber
Any of the optional subjects (see History, except Theories of the state) or any one of six foreign texts

The practice of politics
Quantitative methods: political analysis (not examined)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

110

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PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oxford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

History Political Science View 650 other Bachelors in History 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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110

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76

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IELTS

7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A-levels: AAA

Advanced Highers:AA/AAB

IB: 38 (including core points) with 666 at HL

It is highly recommended for candidates to have History to A-level, Advanced Higher, Higher Level in the IB or any other equivalent.

Sociology, Politics or Government and Politics can be helpful to students in completing this course, although they are not required for admission.
All candidates must take the History Aptitude Test (HAT) as part of their application.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

43600 GBP / year

≈ 43600 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

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Living costs

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United Kingdom

939 - 1530 GBP / month

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

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