BA Jt Hons History and Politics

Course Overview This interdisciplinary course explores the profound and enduring connection between modern history and contemporary political systems, providing the essential context needed to understand today's world. You will develop critical skills in historical research and political analysis, learning to compare political institutions and debate their evolution from primary sources. The program is specifically designed to investigate the dynamic—and sometimes tense—relationship between these two complementary fields. Key Program Highlights Examine how seminal events like the American and French Revolutions continue to shape modern political institutions and culture. Develop advanced research skills using both primary and secondary historical sources to write and debate key topics. Learn to critically compare and contrast different political systems, institutions, and behaviors across the globe. Take a unique second-year module exploring the specific overlaps and tensions between the disciplines of History and Politics. Choose from a wide range of optional modules covering a vast chronological and geographical scope for specialized study.