BA (Hons) History and Politics Bachelor's degree at Westminster
BA (Hons) History and Politics at Westminster combines historical analysis with political study, drawing on core theory, research and methods, applied practice, specialist options, an independent project, and professional skills development.
About this course
BA (Hons) History and Politics is a Bachelor's degree (BA (Hons)) at Westminster, based in Regent Campus. It is studied part-time; duration varies by route.
For Social sciences graduates from this provider, 75% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 55% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £30,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for History, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Stronger evidence Published sample: 1,465. Cohort 2021-22. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 75% (2021-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 8 modules
- History and Politics Tutorial 1Core
Module details
Teaching and learning in small groups meeting your tutor on a regular basis. Content tailored to the group to develop study skills and work towards assessments.
- Doing Politics: Participation, Campaigning and ChangeCore
Module details
Students understand dilemmas and challenges of doing politics in contemporary political life. Focuses on political activism, participation, and campaigning. Foregrounds political challenges including inequality, right-wing populism, authoritarianism, militarism, anti-migrant politics, political alienation, democratic crisis, future of work, and climate crisis. Develops professional profile as change-makers through Westminster Award bronze level.
- The Making of the Modern World: Global Perspectives on the Long Nineteenth CenturyCore
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Examines crucial factors in the making of the modern world from mid-eighteenth century to early twentieth century. Explores ideas such as liberalism, democracy, republicanism, imperialism, socialism, and nationalism and their development with profound consequences for societies worldwide.
- Thinking Politics: Concepts, Ideas and IdeologiesCore
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Explores contested political concepts such as freedom, equality, power, and democracy. Examines answers given by political thinkers and actors. Facilitates development of critical thinking skills and judgement. Demonstrates methods of constructing political and academic arguments through examination of historical foundations of liberal democracy, competing ideologies, and ways political power is allocated, won and lost.
- Governance and Institutions: From the Local to the Global
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Introduces institutions and governance at local and global level. Focuses on nation-state as foundational unit. Explores and compares political systems and institutional arrangements across different states, including unitary and federal systems. Examines evolving role of local and regional governance, supranational and global governance organisations. Employs comparative method to examine how different states navigate constraints and opportunities.
- Imperial Island: Britain 1760-1867
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Provides insight into British history from social, cultural, political, and economic perspective between 1760-1867. Traces continuities and discontinuities through key moments, including formerly marginalised voices. Explores interplay between empire and metropole and influence of British Empire on everyday lives of Britons. Key moments include ideas of empire, industrialisation, urbanisation, political reform, radicalism, class politics, national identity, celebrity, mass-media and gender polit
- Protests: From Bread Riots to Extinction Rebellion
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Addresses protests as key drivers of modern history since the French Revolution. Uses wide variety of case studies to address when and why protests occur, who protests and for what reasons, different ways protests are expressed, how nature of protests has changed over time, why some protests succeed and others do not.
- Sites and Spaces of International (dis)order
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Presents immersive introduction to international relations and law. Elucidates how legal principles and international relations theories shape global order. Investigates foundational theories of justice and alignment with international relations concepts. Explores historical evolution of international system emphasising role of legal regimes and international treaties. Adopts interdisciplinary approach.
Year 2 2 modules
- History and Politics Tutorial 2Core
Module details
Teaching and learning in small groups meeting tutor weekly. Content tailored to the group to develop study skills and work towards assessments and preparation for dissertation at level 6.
- Empires, Ideas and Politics: Special Subjects in HistoryCore
Module details
Four case studies in modern history
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
This degree combines history and politics, equipping you to understand how societies are shaped and governed across time. You'll usually start with the historian's craft, learning how to work with sources and archives, alongside broad surveys of medieval to modern worlds. Year 2 moves into focused study of particular periods and themes through primary sources, alongside historiography and public history applications in museums and heritage settings. In Year 3, you'll pursue advanced specialist options in areas such as modern history, medieval studies, global and imperial history, social and cultural history, public history and heritage, or archival research, and complete an original dissertation based on primary research. Throughout, you develop skills in analysing historical argument, interpreting change, and placing politics within historical context.
Who it's for
This part-time programme suits students balancing study with work or other commitments. You'll develop analytical skills in historical and political contexts, preparing you for roles requiring critical thinking and evidence-based reasoning. The flexible delivery allows you to progress at your own pace whilst building qualifications valued across public, private and voluntary sectors.
Careers & job market
Across History courses nationally, 85% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating. Of those working, 55% are in highly skilled roles or pursuing further study. National earnings data shows starting salaries (15 months post-graduation) typically range from £23,500 to £31,000, rising to £25,500–£36,000 after five years. These figures reflect the broader graduate labour market rather than guarantees specific to this course. Check the university's funding pages for information on bursaries and scholarships.
University & format
This BA (Hons) is offered by The University of Westminster, a public university founded in 1838, based at Regent Campus in London. The course is studied part-time and taught in English. As a recognised UK degree-awarding body, the qualification is nationally recognised. The university holds a Silver award for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates
Opened 2 July 2026; last choice 19 October 2026. Check vacancies now. A cached page never claims a place is still available.
Entry & how to get in
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by Apply directly to the provider
Part-time application dates vary by provider. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Provider-sourced figure; academic year not supplied. The 2026/27 England cap is up to £9,790. Verify this course.
Check fees at Westminster →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
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Careers & earnings
What History graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £30,000 | £24,500 – £35,000 | 1465 |
| 3 years after | £21,000 | £17,000 – £26,000 | 20 |
| 5 years after | £25,000 | £19,000 – £31,000 | 25 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 1,465. Cohort 2021-22.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in history · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs History nationally
National figures for History graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2021-23. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 1,465. Cohort 2021-22. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with History courses at the same study level.
Compared with 1,423 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Business and public service associate professionalsSOC 2020 35 · 30% of published destinations · ASHE median £38,760
- Administrative occupationsSOC 2020 41 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £27,006
- Finance ProfessionalsSOC 2020 242 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £47,173
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupationsSOC 2020 62 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £22,297
- Sales occupationsSOC 2020 71 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £15,975
- Welfare and housing associate professionalsSOC 2020 322 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £27,937
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 20; response rate: 80%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Job market & outlook
How History graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where History graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Museums & archives
- Heritage bodies
- Schools
- Civil service & media
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit History graduates.
History & Humanities Lead, Flexible, Impactful TeachingChartereastdulwichHistory & Humanities Lead, Flexible, Impactful TeachingThe Charter Schools Educational TrustHistory Teachers in Kirklees and HalifaxCV-LibraryHistory TeachersSABIS NETWORK SCHOOLSIs this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
Published home tuition is £9,535/year for this course. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
Where graduates go
75% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £30,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 7.6 out of 10: NSS 77.3% · in work or study 75%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
The University of Westminster
Historical, philosophical and religious studies across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Regent Campus
14,027 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is History right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to Westminster from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by Westminster; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check Westminster’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with Westminster and gov.uk before you apply.
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