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History and Politics BA (Hons)

Keele University

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Keele University
UCAS CODE: LV21

Course options

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Keele University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Are you intrigued by how power has shaped the world we live in, and by the impact of global events on our everyday lives? History and Politics at Keele explores big issues such as conflict, the environment, and human rights, providing a foundational knowledge of both subjects. Develop an understanding of the impact of governmental decisions within society by engaging with conversations around power, leadership, policies and political action, and explore how these have changed over time, and how they inform the contemporary world. You will become a confident professional, with key skills in analysis and communication, preparing you for an advanced career and employment.

Course overview

Our combined honours History and Politics course at Keele investigates how the past has shaped the world and the societies that we live in today, with consideration of power, governance, and conflict.

History at Keele is taught by academics who are active researchers and experts across a diverse range of fields (from political, social, economic and cultural history to the history of gender, health, sexuality and religion) and periods (from late antiquity to the present day). You will develop your knowledge, critical thinking, and analytical skills by studying a range of topics but will also benefit from the opportunity to specialise in areas that align to your personal interests and career aspirations. You will be able to trace the course of change in key areas of human history and appreciate the impact of events, forces, and processes on individual societies and the world as a whole.

You will learn how to research diverse topics effectively, how to critically interrogate evidence and reflect on pivotal moments in history. This will involve working both independently and as part of a team in order to broaden your knowledge and develop transferable skills that will allow you to interpret information from various sources critically and effectively.

Politics at Keele helps you to understand society and the events and forces which shape it, engaging with questions around justice, legitimacy and accountability. Our programme allows you to study the foundations of this subject area as well as tailoring your studies to suit your individual interests, whether these are theoretical, historical, empirical or related to specific issues.

Foundation Year

Our Foundation Year provides an excellent alternative route to Keele, providing a unique opportunity to better prepare for your chosen degree, and with guaranteed entry onto your undergraduate course once you successfully complete your Foundation Year.

This extra year of study can improve your academic skills, expand your subject knowledge, give you a better understanding of higher education and, perhaps most importantly of all, build your confidence.

Your future career

Enhance your employability

History and Politics will prepare you for a wide range of roles. You will have gained various skills in communication, analysis and problem solving that will prepare you for a variety of careers, for example in local government, the civil service and for campaigning/activist groups.

Your knowledge and expertise will allow you to take a balanced approach towards your work and make reasonable judgements and arguments when collaborating with colleagues. You will be able to confidently articulate and share ideas and make suggestions.

Upon graduation you may wish to explore the following areas:

Teaching and education

Government and policy

Heritage

Media and journalism

Parliament

Charities and NGOs

Diplomacy

Business

Law

International relations

Duration of study: 3 years / 4 years with international or placement year

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

拢 17,700per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Keele University

Keele University

  • University League Table

    61st

  • Campus address

    Keele University, Staffordshire, Keele, Staffordshire, ST5 5BG, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    History

    76th out of 91 5

    56th out of 79 12

  • Entry standards

    / Max 204
    122 60%

    45th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    67.0 67%

    48th

    30

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.12 78%

    59th

    6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 215
    119 55%

    46th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    67.0 67%

    58th

    31

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.99 75%

    56th

    25

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