Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in History and Politics

Leeds Beckett University - City Campus

UK,England

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36 Months

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CAD 16,000/year

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UK, England

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1992

Total Students: 23,280 +

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City Campus Leeds United Kingdom LS1 3HE

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in History and Politics

Program Overview

Explore pressing issues in contemporary politics, including Brexit, climate change and the resurgence of right-wing populism. You’ll gain an in-depth historical perspective including the rise of the nation-state, European imperialism, and the ideological conflicts of the 20th Century.

As part of this course, you’ll:

  • Examine how historical events and processes have shaped the modern world, its ideologies and political institutions
  • Understand how circumstances, chance and human agency have affected global events and processes
  • Evaluate theories, methods and approaches relevant to both history and politics and apply these to your studies with confidence and creativity
  • Analyse primary sources and the writings of historians and political scientists
  • Be introduced to political theory and key issues around governance and international relations

This course blends skills in critical thinking from a historical perspective, evaluation of evidence and consideration of context. You’ll also learn to analyse the ideas, ideologies, policies and institutions that form the foundations of modern politics.