Bachelor of Arts - Modern History and Politics (LV21)

The modules in History develop the students knowledge and critical understanding of the political, social, economic, and cultural structures of past societies. Our expertise reaches an extraordinary breadth of societies, periods and places, spanning the British Isles, Europe (east and west), Africa, Asia, and the Americas. This modules gives them the opportunity to study both well-established areas, such as political, social, cultural and gender history, or explore areas that might be new to them, such as environmental history or digital history.

The field of Politics allows students to explore how parliaments and government’s function and evaluate political ideas such as power, freedom, democracy, conflict, legitimacy or accountability as well as incorporating international relations. Modules are varied, allowing them to explore how politics works in Britain and further afield as well as investigate how public policy is made. Other strands of work discuss justice, democracy, human rights and international relations; providing them with a broad understanding of politics tailored to their own particular needs.

Through the degree students will develop the skills advantageous in the digital age: creativity, empathy, critical thinking, persuasive communication skills and the ability to challenge and question.