History, Politics and Economics BA (Hons)
University College London
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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

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History, politics and economics are brought to life in the exciting context of Russia and Eastern Europe, and combine some of the most important approaches for understanding the social, cultural, economic and political world around us. Students on this programme will develop skills essential for a wide range of future careers and activities, whilst having flexibility to specialise in disciplines as study progresses. The History, Politics and Economics BA is carefully structured to give all ...Read more

History, politics and economics are brought to life in the exciting context of Russia and Eastern Europe, and combine some of the most important approaches for understanding the social, cultural, economic and political world around us. Students on this programme will develop skills essential for a wide range of future careers and activities, whilst having flexibility to specialise in disciplines as study progresses. The History, Politics and Economics BA is carefully structured to give all students a solid foundation in each of the three subject pathways, while promoting increasing specialisation as the degree progresses. Students will choose two specialist disciplines in year two and one specialist discipline in the final year, including a research dissertation. This programme structure enables students to tailor their studies to their evolving interests, while also encouraging them to explore the interface between history, economics and politics in years two and three.

Key stats

Politics
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
4th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
9th
Economics
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 - 96 = 4% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
4%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
83%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Economics graduate salary at this uni
£27,000
UK Economics graduate salary
£24,000
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 - 96 = 4% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
4%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
83%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
History graduate salary at this uni
£23,000
UK History graduate salary
£22,000
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 - 96 = 4% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
4%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
75%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Politics graduate salary at this uni
£27,000
UK Politics graduate salary
£24,000
What students say
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Modules

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

AAA Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

AAA Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:33,M:12 Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

D3,D3,D3 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

38 Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Any three subjects from Economics, History, Mathematics and Politics preferred.Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme.

AAA at Advanced Highers (or AA at Advanced Higher and AAA at Higher), any three subjects from Economics, History, Mathematics and Politics preferred at Advanced Higher.

Pass in Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 33 credits at Distinction and 12 credits at Merit, all from Level 3 units. Economics, History, Mathematics or Politics preferred.

D3,D3,D3 in three Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects. Any three subjects from Economics, History, Mathematics and Politics preferred.

A total of 18 points in three higher level subjects, any three higher level subjects from Economics, History, Mathematics and Politics preferred, with no score below 5. The programme will accept either 'Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches' or 'Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation' at higher level.Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme.

Successful completion of the WBQ Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate plus 2 GCE A-Levels at grades AAA. Any three subjects from Economics, History, Mathematics and Politics preferred.

Popular A-level subjects

Economics

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

Mathematics
96%
Economics
74%
Further Mathematics
56%
Physics
39%
Chemistry
23%
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Politics

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

History
63%
Mathematics
46%
Economics
44%
Government & Politics
37%
English Literature
19%
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History

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

History
56%
Mathematics
34%
English Literature
34%
Psychology
22%
Biology
20%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£28,100 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£28,100 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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£28100 Per year

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