History and Politics
Aston University, Birmingham
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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The BSc (Hons) History and Politics programme offers a well-rounded combination of historical and political exploration with practical experiences like field trips to historical sites and hands-on research in local archives.The programme delves into topics such as nationalism, state-building, war and peace, religious conflicts, and globalisations historical context. Within the politics segment, you will explore topics such as security, political economy, democratisation, ethics, sports, gender, ...Read more

The BSc (Hons) History and Politics programme offers a well-rounded combination of historical and political exploration with practical experiences like field trips to historical sites and hands-on research in local archives.The programme delves into topics such as nationalism, state-building, war and peace, religious conflicts, and globalisation's historical context. Within the politics segment, you will explore topics such as security, political economy, democratisation, ethics, sports, gender, protests and religion.With the help of the integrated placement year, studying history and politics together fosters critical thinking, independence, and advanced analytical skills, preparing you for a successful career in a range of industries. As an Aston University History and Politics graduate, you will be equipped for a range of different career options. Our recent graduates have gone on to work across the public, private and third sectors for organisations including: Birmingham City Council, Civil Service, IBM, West Midlands Police, Lidl.

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68/91
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29th
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44th
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Max
19 Feb 24

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SR
Student Reviewer
08 Apr 22

Aston University is an all inclusive, very welcoming university. The location is amazing, it’s directly in the city centre. The student support is amazing, they helped me a lot..Read more

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£9,790 per year

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£9,790 per year

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£22,575 per year

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Max
19 Feb 24
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SR
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08 Apr 22
Aston University is an all inclusive, very welcoming university. The location is amazing, it’s directly in the city centre. The student support is amazing, they helped me a lot...
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Aston University, Birmingham
Aston Triangle Birmingham B4 7ET United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Birmingham Moor Street  0.3 miles away
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