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The BSc (Hons) History and Politics degree provides a balanced blend of historical and political studies, enriched by practical learning opportunities such as visits to heritage locations and archival research projects.
The curriculum examines key themes including national identity, governance development, conflict resolution, ideological clashes, and the historical roots of global interconnectedness. The political studies component covers areas like international security, economic policy, democratic transitions, moral philosophy, sports politics, identity studies, social movements, and faith-based politics.
The incorporated placement year enhances the combined study of history and politics by developing evaluative reasoning, self-directed learning, and sophisticated interpretation abilities - valuable assets for diverse professional paths. Graduates from Aston University's History and Politics program have pursued careers in various fields, with alumni securing positions at organizations such as: Birmingham City Council, Government departments, multinational corporations like IBM, law enforcement agencies including West Midlands Police, and retail chains such as Lidl.