Modern History and Politics

About this programme

Modern History and Politics at Lincoln combines the study of history from 1750 to the present day with big contemporary political issues, looking beyond the headlines to explore concepts such as power, democracy, and justice. This close focus offers the opportunity to better understand and navigate an increasingly socially, culturally, and politically complex world. The BA (Hons) Modern History and Politics at Lincoln is distinctive both for its focus on these two disciplines, and for the breadth of topics that students can choose to study. Students can study British, European, American, African, Asian, and global history, as well as a wealth of domestic and global politics and specific issues surrounding political theory, nationalism, gender, migration, and international relations. Explore the relationship between history and politics Study how modern historical events continue to shape political systems, international relations, public policy, and global society today. Focus on modern and contemporary issues Examine topics connected to the modern world, including: Build career-ready skills Develop highly transferable skills valued by employers across many sectors, including: Learn from specialist academics You’ll be taught by academics with expertise across modern history, political history, international politics, diplomacy, conflict, political thought, and contemporary global issues. Tailor your studies to your interests As the course progresses, you can shape your degree around areas that interest you most, allowing you to explore specialist themes connected to m