History and Politics

About this programme

Politics and history are complementary and intersecting disciplines. They both explore the nature of power over time and provide critical insights into the world today. Contemporary political ideas and practices are deeply shaped by modern history. For example, understanding the political institutions of America and France today requires looking back at the American and French revolutions of the 18th century. On this degree, you’ll engage with both primary and secondary historical sources to research, write and debate. You’ll also examine and compare different political institutions, systems and behaviours. Through a variety of research and analysis methods, you’ll gain skills that are highly valued in many careers. Politics and history are complementary and intersecting disciplines. They both explore the nature of power over time and provide critical insights into the world today. Contemporary political ideas and practices are deeply shaped by modern history. For example, understanding the political institutions of America and France today requires looking back at the American and French revolutions of the 18th century. On this degree, you’ll engage with both primary and secondary historical sources to research, write and debate. You’ll also examine and compare different political institutions, systems and behaviours. Through a variety of research and analysis methods, you’ll gain skills that are highly valued in many careers. This online prospectus has been drafted in advance of the academic year to which it applies. Every effort has been made to ensure that the infor