Contemporary History and Politics

University of Salford

Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years HistoryPolitics

Contemporary History and Politics BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of Salford, based in Salford, taught full-time over 3 years. Graduates earn £27,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is See entry requirements.

A-Level Entry

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Typical offer · UCAS

UCAS Points

104 - 112 points

Typical offer · UCAS

Avg. Graduate Salary

£27,000

15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni

About this course

This fascinating modern history and politics degree explores the events that changed the world from the 19th to the 21st century – and the politics surrounding them.

Throughout your course, you’ll examine history and politics in a range of contexts, including international history, intelligence and security and the policy decisions that impact our lives. The diversity of modules on offer will enable you to align your studies with the subject area that interests you most, taught by academic staff who are recognised as being internationally excellent in the field of politics and contemporary history.

As you move into the second and third years of your degree, you’ll have the opportunity to study abroad for some, or all, of the year. Students who spend the full year studying at a European university may also qualify for a tuition fee waiver. Would you prefer to gain hands-on experience in the UK? You can also choose from a number of placement opportunities to give your CV the edge, including our politics placement scheme.

You will:
- Develop a thorough understanding of the most important historical and political events of the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries

- Choose from a diverse range of optional modules designed to explore the topics that interest you most

- Be given the opportunity to apply your newly acquired skills in a variety of real-world settings

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Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff Points 104 - 112 points
BTEC DMM

Career Prospects

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Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Salford
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
History, Politics
Avg. Graduate Salary
£27,000