BA (Hons) History and Politics with placement year in Loughborough United Kingdom | Loughborough University

Our BA (Hons) in History and Politics provides a diverse selection of optional modules, enabling you to customize the program according to your academic interests and professional goals. The curriculum is evenly divided between both disciplines. The history portion covers from 1600 to modern times, with emphasis on recent centuries. It explores British and European contexts while also examining North America, the British Empire, Soviet Russia, South Asia, Australia, and China. Starting with comprehensive overviews, it progresses to focused national histories and thematic studies before concluding with specialized research topics. The politics segment develops your ability to analyze current political systems, key players, and governing bodies critically. You'll gain insight into how various political structures operate both nationally and globally, along with contemporary debates, ideologies, and challenges.