Study History and Politics - BA (Hons) at University of Leicester in the UK, School of History, Politics and International Relations
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History and Politics - BA (Hons)

UK

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What will I learn?

At Leicester, you will explore global developments through the complementary disciplines of history and politics. The balanced combination of history and politics enables you to develop advanced understandings of the contemporary world and the historical roots of its ideas and problems, as well as its social, economic and political structures. A high degree of flexibility is built into this course from the first year onwards to allow you to build your degree around your own areas of interest. Our History and Politics degree offers a large choice of subjects, from the fifth century to the contemporary world and from all parts of the world: Britain, Ireland and Europe Eastern Europe and Russia China, Japan and India North America, Latin America and the Caribbean parts of Africa and the Middle East. Alongside political, cultural, intellectual, social, economic and international approaches to history, you will also study the most important and interesting issues in national and international politics, from poverty, debt and terrorism to ethnic conflict and environmental change.

Which department am I in?

School of History, Politics and International Relations

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
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Start date

September 2026

Venue

Main Site

University Road,

Leicester,

Leicestershire,

LE1 7RH, Central England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A/AS-levels: ABB-BBB at A-Level. We prefer A-Level History, though this is not essential. Two AS-Levels considered in place of one A-Level. General Studies is acceptedEPQ with A-levels: BBB-BBC at A-Level + EPQ at grade B. We prefer A-Level History, though this is not essentialAccess to HE Diploma: Pass relevant Diploma with 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at distinctionInternational Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 30 points including 6 in one Higher Level subjectBTEC Nationals: Pass Diploma with D*DD

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of Leicester

The University of Leicester is currently home to over 4,000 international students, making it a wonderfully multicultural place to study.

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