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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
History and Politics
University of Nottingham
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the History and Politics course at University of Nottingham.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,A,A
Most popular A-levels studied
The History and Politics course at University of Nottingham features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Government and Politics | A |
| History | B |
| Economics | A |
| Mathematics | A |
| English Literature | B |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| History | B |
| English Literature | B |
| Government and Politics | B |
| Psychology | B |
| Mathematics | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: VL12
Here's what University of Nottingham says about its History and Politics course.
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.
On this History and Politics course, you will:
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develop your understanding of both historical developments and political ideas, systems and institutions across a diverse range of geographical, chronological and cultural contexts
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evaluate the relationship between government and society in both historical and contemporary contexts
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learn the theories and methodologies that you can use to explain and interpret historical and political phenomena
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critically reflect on the development of both disciplines and their relevance to the contemporary world
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have opportunities to specialise in political sub-fields and historical periods that interest you
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acquire a broad range of professional skills, including for research, analysis and presentations.
Why choose this course?
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Top 20 for History and for Politics in the UK (Complete University Guide 2025)
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Student satisfaction - 95% of students said the teaching staff are excellent at explaining concepts (NSS 2024)
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Double your skills set - benefit from the skills development and assessment methods of studying two subjects
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Freedom to explore - following an introductory programme in year one, deepen your knowledge of your favourite topics and explore new ones through a wide range of modules
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Follow your interests - complete a year-long history Subject module, tailored to your interests
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For your dissertation, choose between History or Politics and International Relations
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Through the Schools Volunteering Project you get the opportunity to volunteer annually, delivering history lessons and after-school clubs in Nottingham’s primary and secondary schools, especially useful if you are considering a career in teaching,
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Work with our dedicated Faculty of Arts Placements Team to assist with your employability skills development via a range of placements, internships and volunteering opportunities.
Source: University of Nottingham
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
School of History
Location
University Park Campus | Nottingham
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• History
• Politics
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,790 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,790 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,790 per year (provisional) |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,790 per year (provisional) |
| EU | £24,700 per year (provisional) |
| International | £24,700 per year (provisional) |
The modules you will study
For detailed information about the modules you will study, please visit the course page: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/History-and-Politics-BA-Jt-Hons-U6UHISPT.html
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Nottingham
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The History and Politics course at University of Nottingham features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
88%
med
Teaching on my course
88%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
83%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
96%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
84%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
89%
med
Learning opportunities
83%
med
Learning opportunities
83%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
85%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
85%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
78%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
88%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
78%
med
Assessment and feedback
78%
med
Assessment and feedback
78%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
85%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
81%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
62%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
90%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
74%
med
Academic support
91%
med
Academic support
91%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
93%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
89%
med
Organisation and management
89%
high
Organisation and management
89%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
88%
high
How well organised is your course?
89%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
85%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
89%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
90%
med
Student voice
74%
med
Student voice
74%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
58%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
87%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
79%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
68%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
87%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
84%
med
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
89%
low
Teaching on my course
89%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
82%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
97%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
89%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
90%
low
Learning opportunities
82%
low
Learning opportunities
82%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
83%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
81%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
79%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
92%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
74%
low
Assessment and feedback
78%
low
Assessment and feedback
78%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
86%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
81%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
74%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
85%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
64%
low
Academic support
93%
med
Academic support
93%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
95%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
90%
med
Organisation and management
83%
med
Organisation and management
83%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
77%
low
How well organised is your course?
88%
med
Learning resources
90%
med
Learning resources
90%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
83%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
96%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
92%
med
Student voice
73%
med
Student voice
73%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
55%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
83%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
81%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
69%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
91%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
77%
med
Student information
The History and Politics course at University of Nottingham features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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Earnings after graduation
The History and Politics course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University of Nottingham graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£27k
First year after graduation
£33.6k
Third year after graduation
£39.4k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£23.4k
First year after graduation
£28.7k
Third year after graduation
£35k
Fifth year after graduation
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