Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - History and Politics (Placement Year) (VL1H)

Loughborough University's History and Politics Bachelor of Arts (Honours) is a joint honours program which will give students equal exposure to both subject areas – making it the perfect choice for those students with an interest in both areas. The course is split equally between the two subject areas. Its structure provides students with the ability to choose from an extensive range of optional modules tailoring the course to suit their interests and career aspirations.

The historical component of the course spans the period from 1600 to the present, focusing mostly on the modern era. Its subject matter includes Britain and mainland Europe, but extends further afield to North America, the British Empire, Soviet Russia, South Asia, Australia and China. It begins with broad survey courses, proceeds with the history of individual countries or themes and culminates in specialist case studies.

The political component of the course equips students to think critically and analytically about contemporary political issues, actors and institutions. It allows students to understand the mechanics of a variety of political institutions at a domestic and international level, as well as topical issues, ideas and controversies.