History and Politics with Foundation Year BA (Hons)
University of Sheffield
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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SEP-25

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Duration

4 Years

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Qualification

Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Location

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Full Time

Start date

SEP-25

Duration

4 Years

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Our degrees with a foundation year offer a route into degree level study for mature students without standard entry qualifications.The foundation year of this programme provides students with non-standard entry qualifications a thorough and supportive academic preparation for successful degree level study in the **Department of History** and the **Department of Politics and International Relations**. On successful completion of the foundation year, students will progress to **BA History and ...Read more

Our degrees with a foundation year offer a route into degree level study for mature students without standard entry qualifications.The foundation year of this programme provides students with non-standard entry qualifications a thorough and supportive academic preparation for successful degree level study in the


Department of History

and the


Department of Politics and International Relations

. On successful completion of the foundation year, students will progress to


BA History and Politics

.The foundation year to this degree is carefully designed to build your confidence in your abilities, develop essential academic and study skills, and provide the subject specific knowledge essential for success. You will study within the Department for Lifelong Learning, where we have nearly forty years’ experience working with adult learners, helping them to unlock their potential to succeed at degree-level study.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
1/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
18th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
18th
History
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
91%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
History graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK History graduate salary
£19,000
Politics
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 97 = 3% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
3%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
89%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Politics graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK Politics graduate salary
£20,000
What students say
J
Josh
14 Feb 25

I love how the uni is next to the city centre and all the areas where people love it. Every part of Sheffield feels different, and I feel the campus almost reflects that. I feel..Read more

M
Mia
14 Feb 25

The SU is amazing, such good outlets and events. Societies are also very good. Some facilities could be improved. But I love Sheffield and the student life is great, where..Read more

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Popular A-level subjects

Politics

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Government & Politics
67%
History
67%
English Literature
28%
Economics
20%
General Studies
16%
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History

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

History
68%
Psychology
37%
English Literature
32%
Biology
16%
General Studies
14%
HESA

Latest reviews

Latest Politics reviews

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J
Josh
14 Feb 25
Politics BA (Hons)
I love how the uni is next to the city centre and all the areas where people love it. Every part of Sheffield feels different, and I feel the campus almost reflects that. I feel...
Read more
M
Mia
14 Feb 25
History and Politics BA (Hons)
The SU is amazing, such good outlets and events. Societies are also very good. Some facilities could be improved. But I love Sheffield and the student life is great, where...
Read more
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University of Sheffield
University of Sheffield , Sheffield

The University of Sheffield is a prestigious research university in South Yorkshire, known for its excellence in education, research,...

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University of Sheffield
Western Bank Sheffield S10 2TN United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Sheffield  0.7 miles away
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