BSc (Hons) History and Politics with Integrated Placement Year in Birmingham United Kingdom | Aston University

The BSc (Hons) History and Politics degree provides a comprehensive blend of historical study and political analysis, enriched by practical learning opportunities such as visits to significant historical locations and hands-on work with archival materials.

The curriculum examines key themes including national identity, political development, conflict resolution, religious tensions, and the historical roots of globalization. The politics component covers subjects like international security, economic policy, democratic transitions, moral philosophy, sports politics, gender studies, social movements, and faith in politics.

Through its mandatory placement year, this combined history and politics program develops sharp critical analysis, self-directed learning, and sophisticated evaluation skills - all valuable for diverse professional paths. Graduates from Aston University's History and Politics program have pursued careers across government, business, and nonprofit organizations with employers ranging from Birmingham City Council and national government departments to major corporations like IBM and Lidl, as well as regional police forces.