Overview

A History - Politics (Hons) degree from University of York will prepare you to analyse the meaning of ideas and investigate the factors that have shaped society and culture around the world over time.

Key facts

Take an interdisciplinary view. Combining history and politics allows you to explore the forces that have shaped societies and cultures in the past. You'll graduate with an exciting global perspective.

Explore the principles of power. You'll not only discover how power is won, but also how it's used to drive the decisions that influence our daily lives. You'll learn to think politically about some of today's most pressing issues, such as poverty, debt, conflict and environmental change.

Choose from an extensive range of modules in both subjects. You’ll study modules spanning geographic, cultural and thematic boundaries. You'll hone your skills to focus on the areas of politics that interest you most.

Be supported by internationally-renowned experts. Our staff regularly contribute to news media and our politics staff advise governments and institutions across the globe. Their research informs their teaching. You'll engage with the latest thinking on current and historic events, then develop your own critical thinking in the process.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Thinking Through History

Group Research Project

Political Communities in World History

Societies in World History

Knowledge and Beliefs in World History

What is Politics?

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-29 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

87

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

York, United Kingdom

Disciplines

History Political Science View 664 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

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

87

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61

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A levels

AAA including an A in either History or Classical Civilisation

Access to Higher Education Diploma

Obtain Access to HE Diploma with 39 credits at Distinction including at least 9 credits in History-related units and 6 credits at Merit or higher.

BTEC National Extended Diploma

DDD with an additional A Levels or equivalent qualification in History or Classical Civilisation at grade A

Cambridge Pre-U

D3, D3, D3 including History

European Baccalaureate

85% overall, including 85% in History

International Baccalaureate

36 points including Grade 6 in History at Higher Level

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

26900 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

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Living costs

York

United Kingdom

646 - 1124 GBP / month

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