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H I S TO RY A N D P O L I T I C S
BA (Hons)
Why study this course?
Politics dominates the news and affects our everyday lives, from how we choose those who
govern us to how much tax we pay. However, today’s politics is shaped and moulded by
historical events. In this course, you’ll explore key historical trends whilst assessing their
impact on contemporary politics.
Whether interpreting acts of resistance, assessing economic change, describing
environmental behaviour or understanding acts of oppression, an
appreciation of the past is essential to understanding where we are today and
how we’re attempting to shape the future. Even societies in the very distant
past can be highly relevant in this respect, which is why history and politics
work very well together as subjects.
You will learn the skills of the historian as you deepen your understanding
of eras, continents and cultures from political, social and religious
perspectives, and you will learn to use that knowledge to analyse how
societies govern themselves today. You’ll develop an understanding of
different approaches to history and politics, developing a range of methods
used in their pursuit.
What will this mean for my future?
The careers record of Keele History and Politics graduates are excellent.
Common graduate destinations include political research, think-tanks,
journalism, education, management, the civil service, local government and
the voluntary sector as well as in the preservation, archival and museum
sectors. Around a quarter of our graduates go on to take higher degrees with
many choosing to stay at Keele.
UCAS Code - LV21
Foundation Year
Yes
Indicative Entry
Requirements
Combined Honours
A level: BCC-CCC
BTEC: DMM-MMM
Indicative Modules
First Year
• Medieval Europe
• Modern History
• Defining Moments in History
1000-2000 (core module)
• Why Politics Matters
• Modern Democracies
• British Politics since 1945
Second Year
• Sources and Debates (core module)
• State and Empire in Britain 1530-1720
• Right-Wing Movements in
Interwar-Europe 1918-1938
• Elections, Voters and Public Opinion
• Freedom and Equality
• Why Policy Changes
• History of the US in the 20th Century
Third Year
• Dissertation
• The US Presidency
• ‘Eyes on the Prize’: The Struggle for
Civil Rights in America
• Human Rights
• The Falklands War 1982: War, Politics,
Society and Culture in 1980s Britain
Course Duration
3 or 4 years with an
international year
Study abroad
Yes
International Year
Yes
Learn a language
Yes
For further information on entry requirements please visit keele.ac.uk/entryrequirements