BA History and Politics
About this course
BA (Hons) in Politics and International Relations and History, combining political study with historical analysis. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, Historical Research, Communication & Writing, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The programme includes a parliamentary placement scheme running for over 35 years, offering three-month internships for an MP in Westminster. Students also have access to the Hull History Centre, the Blaydes Maritime Centre, and the Wilberforce Institute.
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Entry requirements
Most importantly, you need ambition. Together with our support and opportunities, you can go further than you ever thought possible. Our typical offer for this course is 96–112 UCAS points . Our contextual offer is 96 points. But there’s no ceiling on ambition. At least 80 points must come from A levels, BTEC, or other equivalent qualifications . Remember, we look at your whole application – not just grades. Achievements, work experience, extracurricular activities: they all count here. We also consider qualifications and experience from the UK and worldwide that may not exactly match those listed. Not sure if you’ll meet the entry requirements? Talk to our Admissions team today . We’ll look at your circumstances, give you personalised guidance and help you understand your options, one of which could be a Foundation Year . Alternative qualifications IB Diploma: 28 points Pass Access to HE Diploma overall with a minimum of 96-112 UCAS tariff points
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What students say
Based on about 28 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 99%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Community and Civil Enforcement Occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 175 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 4%
- North West: 10%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 54%
- East Midlands: 7%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 5%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Preparing for Learning in Higher Education
- Introduction to Study in the Humanities
- Research in the Humanities, Social Sciences and Education
- Group Challenge (Humanities)
- Foundation in Data Analysis
- Academic Writing Skills
- British Political History since 1945
- History of Freedom
- Introduction to Political Ideologies
- Introduction to Policy-Making
- World War Tudors: Rethinking British History
- Human Worlds
- History: Then and Now
- Research Methods and Ethics
- British Government
- Rethinking Political Economy
- Understanding Terrorism
- Global Britain and its Past
- Shamans, Priests and Witches
- History of Political Thought
- Understanding America
- The First Superpowers
- Interactions and Exchanges: The Roots of Globalisation
- Trends and Treasures
- Family, Sex and Death
- Understanding the European Union
- Final Year Project
- One Trimester Abroad
- One Trimester Internship
- UK Politics in an Age of Decline and Renewal
- Culture Wars
- The Contemporary House of Commons
- The Vikings and their World
- Insiders and Outsiders: Community and Belonging in History
- Fear and Terror
- Capstone Project (History)
- The Past in the Present
- Political Thought of the Right
- Single Trimester Project
- Troubled History: Irish Politics and Anglo-Irish Relations
- Defeating Nazi Germany: Strategy in Total War
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA History and Politics at University of Hull earn?
The median salary is £20,000 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £31,500. The £26,500 median after five years is £7,500 less than the UK median for Politics.
What do graduates of BA History and Politics at University of Hull do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA History and Politics at University of Hull?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA History and Politics at University of Hull?
The typical offer is 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 99 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA History and Politics at University of Hull?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.