VL12
Y50
3 years full-time (plus optional placement year)
Fees for 2018/19 to be confirmed. See fees and funding.
£16,620 per year (2018/19)
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Book your placeUnderstanding the past is crucial to responding to the political challenges of the future.
Our History and Politics degree will help you attain a global understanding of events, institutions and structures.
The way history is taught at York... lends itself to an informal, sociable atmosphere. Tutors are always keen to provide a quick response to any question you may have and supervisor meetings one-on-one give you all the support you need.Penny History student
Both departments have a wide range of modules allowing you to tailor your degree to your interests.
You'll have full access to services to help you explore new skills and build valuable experience.
One of the most exciting aspects of the History and Politics degree at York is living and learning in a city with such a long and varied history. You'll be surrounded by evidence of the city’s rich heritage. Stretching from the Romans, through the Vikings to the Georgians, there's a heritage that we actively draw on in our teaching.
You can apply to study abroad for your entire second year.
You'll begin examining the broader concepts of how history has shaped the modern world. At the same time, your required Politics modules will focus on contemporary politics with an emphasis on the state. You'll also take one Politics module of your choice.
In addition to the above you will also need to complete our online Academic Integrity module.
This module covers some of the essential skills and knowledge which will help you to study independently and produce work of a high academic standard which is vital for success at York.
This module will:
Your second year in the History and Politics degree will be about preparing for your final dissertation and reports. You'll begin to design your project and learn how to use the tools needed to complete it. Political Text and Process options examine underlying philosophies, and how they're put into practice.
In your final year, you'll take a specialised, in-depth module on a particular historical topic, along with two Politics module options. You'll also write a 10,000-word dissertation on a political or history topic of your choice.
Please note, modules may change to reflect the latest academic thinking and expertise of our staff.
Every course at York has been designed to provide clear and ambitious learning outcomes. These learning outcomes give you an understanding of what you will be able to do at the end of the course. We develop each course by designing modules that grow your abilities towards the learning outcomes and help you to explain what you can offer to employers. Find out more about our approach to teaching and learning.
| UK/EU | International |
|---|---|
| £9,250 (2017/18) Fees for 2018/19 are subject to increase in line with government policy. Updated fees information will be published as soon as possible after the government announcement. | £16,620 |
UK/EU or international fees? The level of fee that you will be asked to pay depends on whether you're classed as a UK, EU or international student.
For more information about tuition fees, any reduced fees for study abroad and work placement years, scholarships, tuition fee loans, maintenance loans and living costs see undergraduate fees and funding.
We offer a number of scholarships to help cover tuition fees and living costs.
You can use our living costs guide to help plan your budget. It covers accommodation costs and estimated social costs.
You’ll work with world‐leading academics who’ll challenge you to think independently and excel in all that you do. Our approach to teaching will provide you with the knowledge, opportunities, and support you need to grow and succeed in a global workplace. Find out more about our approach to teaching and learning.
You'll spend much of your learning time at York with:
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures and seminars | 216 hours (18%) | 168 hours (14%) | 120 hours (10%) |
| Independent study | 984 hours (82%) | 1032 hours (86%) | 1080 hours (90%) |
The figures above are based on data from 2016/17. Subsequent years' courses may differ.
Independent study may include preparation for lectures and seminars, follow up work, wider reading, practice completion of assessment tasks, or revision. Everyone learns at a different rate, so the number of hours will vary from person to person. In UK higher education the expectation is that full-time students will spend 1200 hours a year learning.
You will be based in both the Department of History and the Department of Politics on Campus West.
Nearly half of your teaching will take place in the Spring Lane building. The rest of your contact hours will take place in other locations on Campus West.
Our beautiful green campus offers a student-friendly setting in which to live and study, within easy reach of the action in the city centre. It's easy to get around campus - everything is within walking or pedalling distance, or you can always use the fast and frequent bus service.
Your first-year work doesn't contribute toward your final marks. We recognise those students are only beginning to develop over the course of the History and Politics degree.
From Year 2 onward, formal assessments contribute toward your degree. In your third year, your 10,000-word dissertation focuses on a specific topic of your choice.
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written exams | 36% | 55% | 17% |
| Coursework | 51% | 45% | 83% |
| Practical exams | 13% | 0% | 0% |
The figures above are based on data from 2016/17. Subsequent years' courses may differ.
Some 60 per cent of our History and Politics degree graduates are in employment six months after completion of their studies. Many of our students also move on to postgraduate study.
| Qualification | Grade |
|---|---|
| A levels | AAA including an A in either History or Classical Civilisation An A level in General Studies is usually excluded from conditional offers. |
| Access to Higher Education Diploma | 60 credits overall with 45 at level 3 30 with Distinction and 15 at Merit or above Distinctions are expected in History-related units. |
| BTEC | BTEC National Extended Diploma (QCF): DDD An A Level or equivalent qualification in History is also required at a grade A |
| Cambridge Pre-U | D3, D3, D3 including History (in conjunction with A Levels) |
| European Baccalaureate | 80 per cent overall, including 85 per cent in History |
| International Baccalaureate | 36 points including Grade 6 in History at Higher Level |
| Irish leaving Certificate | AAAAAB including A1 in History |
| Scottish Highers / Advanced Highers | AAAAA at Higher Level AA at Advanced Higher Level, including History |
IELTS
6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in all units
Pearson (Academic PTE)
61 overall with 51 in all parts
Cambridge Advanced English (CAE)
Grade A
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English
Grade C
To apply to York, you will need to complete an online application via UCAS (the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service).
All applications must be made through UCAS. We also consider applications for deferred entry and requests, after taking up an offer, to take a gap year.
We encourage mature students to email the Admissions Tutor for consultation and advice.
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