UCAS Code: 8G56

Course

Length:

3 Years Full-Time

Start Dates: September 2019

Department: Department of English, History and

Creative Writing

Location: Edge Hill University

• Study Modern History from across the globe in asupportive and research active environment;

• Examine political concepts, institutions andsystems and immerse yourself in strategic politicalcommunications;

• Critically evaluate theories, ideas and evidence in

History and Politics.

The Department of English and History is dedicated todelivering cutting-edge teaching and research in thefascinating field of Modern History – fromAfrican-American civil rights to the origins of the Israel/Palestine conflict. On this degree, you will combine thestudy of History with Politics, exploring politicalconcepts, practices, systems and communication, whichwill be grounded in real-world political events.

With research that has been judged to be ‘world-leading’and ‘internationally excellent’ and teaching which hasbeen praised by the Quality Assurance Agency, we prideourselves on our student-centred culture and strive tonurture the skills, knowledge and confidence of everyonein our community. Our mission is to help you realise yourfull potential and become an independent, confident, andemployable graduate.

BA (Hons) History with Politics

Studying Abroad Option Available Sandwich Year Option Available International Students Can Apply

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Course in Depth

What will I study?

The course and our research are focused on the Historyof Britain, Europe, the USA and Asia from the lateeighteenth to the early twenty-first centuries. We believethat the study of this period of History provides us with aprofound understanding of the world that we live intoday and the challenges that we face.

In Year 1, you will learn about the broad spread ofModern History and receive a grounding in thefoundations of political analysis as well as politicalsystems and institutions.

Equipped with historical skills and knowledge, you willthen have the choice to specialise in different areas of thediscipline in Year 2, in addition to immersing yourself incontemporary European politics. You might wish to studythe history of communism in Eastern Europe, thehistorical context of migration and mobility in Europe, therise and fall of the British Empire, or the foreign policiesof the United States.

In Year 3, you may decide to write a piece of originalresearch, make a documentary, or just undertake regulartaught modules. You will have the opportunity tointerrogate issues surrounding terrorism, conduct asociological analysis of the contemporary debate about‘Broken Britain’, explore Black Life and Black Protest inthe United States, or investigate the close relationshipbetween history and contextual developments in widerBritish society. You will also study strategic politicalcommunication to enhance your understanding of thecommunication techniques of politicians and politicalcampaign groups.

How will I study?

The programme has been carefully designed to ensurethat you develop your confidence, knowledge and skills ina gradual way and in a highly supportive environment. Inthe first year, for example, you will have valuable in-depthsessions each week with your personal tutor. We alsohave an ‘open door’ policy, so that you can have easyaccess to academic staff outside the classroom. We seeour relationship with you as one in which we work

together to help you succeed.

You will have access to the latest History resources thatwill support your learning. You will be able to readnewspapers and journals online from the eighteenth tothe twenty-first centuries, consult the latest journals, anduse websites that are created to support particulartopics. There may also be the opportunity to attendrelevant political events, such as party conferences.

How will I be assessed?

Assessments are varied to ensure you acquire a widerange of skills, particularly those required by futureemployers. You will learn to write essays, compile reports,critically analyse documents, give oral presentations andsit examinations.

Exams never count for more than 50% of the marks forany module, although the experience of doing exams isinvaluable for entry into a wide variety of professions,including law, accountancy, the civil service and manyfinancial and managerial careers.

We want you to develop an ability to work independently,so in Year 3, many modules are assessed entirely on thework you produce.

Who will be teaching me?

You will be taught by highly experienced and enthusiasticlecturers and tutors who research and write History, inaddition to experts in Politics and/or practisingpoliticians. The programme team are at the cutting edgeof their subjects and will share with you their ideas andnew interpretations on a wide range of topics.

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A Great Study Environment The Department of English, History and Creative Writingis based in the Main Building at the centre of the campus,near the £26m Catalyst building which includes theUniversity library.

A prime example of 1930s architecture, the MainBuilding has undergone extensive refurbishment tocombine a traditional setting with modern facilities,including the £15m Student Hub.

The building includes lecture theatres, seminar andtutorial rooms, which are ideal for group discussions andone-to-one tuition, as well as IT resources and sociallearning spaces.

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Modules

Year 1

POL1001: Introduction to Political Concepts and Theory (20 credits)Introduction to Political Concepts and Theory explores the foundations of political analysis and the concepts,approaches and methods through which we understand the subject. The module will critically examine the core ideascentral to the study of politics.

POL1002: Introduction to Political Systems and Institutions (20 credits)Introduction to Political Systems and Institutions immerses you in political institutions and systems, focusing mainlyon the UK but also using examples from the US. The module is designed to give you an introduction to,and understanding of, how politics works in practice in terms of institutions, systems, personnel and campaigns.Focusing mainly on the UK, teaching will also draw on some examples from the US.

You will select four of the following modules:

HIS1010: The Medieval Outlook (20 credits)The Medieval Outlook focuses on the period between the end of the Roman Empire and the Renaissance. You willlearn about the emergence of Europe as a distinct entity, comprised of a variety of peoples with diverse cultures andlanguages. 'Christendom' is often used to describe medieval Europe and we will look at how the Church did indeed givea type of cohesion to the continent. The Church assumed leadership of societies after the fall of Rome and held a deepand powerful influence on the medieval outlook. We will consider how this influence manifested itself through a studyof the state, power and authority as well as popular beliefs and the medieval world-view. We will also consider thetensions which arose between the bishop of Rome and the development of more secular authority and culture. Themodule will predominantly focus on England but will place the country's medieval past into a broader Europeancontext.

HIS1011: The Dawn of Modernity (20 credits)The Dawn of Modernity focuses on the immense social, political and religious changes which took place in EarlyModern England. Reformation of the church, the outbreak of civil war, the emergence of radical sectarian groups andan increasingly politicised people created a rapidly changing society. The module will explore the diverse responses tothose changes and the fear that people lived in a 'world turned upside down'. Although the period can be characterisedas one of tension and crisis, you will also consider continuities from the medieval period, and the existence of politicaland social consensus, climaxing in the restoration of monarchy after the short-lived republic. The module will considerwhether we can truly agree with the perception of the early modern period as one of approaching modernity through astudy of key developments in church, state and culture during the period 1500-1660.

HIS1012: Europe Re-made (20 credits)Europe Re-made introduces you to the key developments that transformed European society between 1789 and1919. At the start of this period, on the eve of the French Revolution, Europe was predominantly an agrarian societywith very limited industrial and urban development. In most European states, landed elites were still dominant as aconservative influence resistant to political and social change. By 1919, Europe had been transformed into a society inwhich state power lay in the hands of urban-based political parties with industry and trade as the dominant forms ofeconomic activity. The module is primarily concerned with the broad political, economic and social influences thatcaused this transformation which was of immense significance not only for Europe but also for the course of world

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history during the twentieth century.

HIS1013: Imperialism, Liberation, Globalisation (20 credits)Imperialism, Liberation, Globalisation examines some of the main events, political and social movements, economicdevelopments and ideologies which dominated the twentieth century around the world. You will study the rise and fallof the great ideologies of Communism, Nazism and Fascism, the causes and outcome of the Second World War and thedevelopment of the Cold War between the Super Powers after 1945. The module will also look at internationalrelations and the global economic system after the fall of the Soviet Empire in 1989-1991.

HIS1016: Time Detectives (20 credits)Time Detectives introduces you to the tools and methods required to become an independent historical researcher.These skills include selecting and interpreting primary evidence, independently locating books and articles, makingeffective use of digital tools and archives, applying these research skills to a specific historical problem, and producinga clear, convincing and original argument.

HIS1017: History and Society: Theory, Practice and Impact (20 credits)History and Society: Theory, Practice and Impact introduces you to the conventions of academic history and outlinesa range of concepts and ideologies that are regularly employed within historical discourse. The module also examinesthe way that history and ideas about the past are employed in a wide variety of non-academic contexts, such as politics,popular culture and journalism.

Language modules, delivered at the Edge Hill Language Centre, are available to study as an integral part of this degree.A single Language module can be studied instead of one of the optional modules above.

Year 2

POL2001: Comparative European Politics (20 credits)Comparative European Politics examines the government and politics of France, Germany and Italy on a comparativebasis. The module will explore in a systematic manner through the application of a number of theoretical models thenature of the systems of government and politics in the three states.

You will select five of the following modules:

HIS2020: Communism in Eastern and Central Europe After 1945 (20 credits)Communism in Eastern and Central Europe After 1945 examines the rise, stagnation, collapse and ongoing legacies ofthe communist experiment that ruled half of Europe during the decades after the Second World War. The moduleexamines both the Soviet Union itself during the post-Stalinist era and the countries of east-central Europe, allowingyou to choose to study the history of Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, East Germany, Hungary, Poland, Romania orYugoslavia. This history is of growing relevance to you, given that twenty years after its collapse the communist periodcan now be seen in historical perspective, and given the close relationships which many of the successors to thesestates have developed with the UK since the enlargement of the European Union in 2004 and 2007.

HIS2022: Urbanisation, Immigration and Economic Crisis: The United States 1880-1941 (20 credits)Urbanisation, Immigration and Economic Crisis: The United States 1880-1941 examines the processes of cultural,social and economic change in the United States from 1880 onwards. The module examines the causes of such changeand their impact on American culture and society. It analyses the reasons why U.S. political leaders and socialreformers saw such changes as a threat to core American values, even the very survival of the Republic itself. Theresponses they advanced to deal with this threat are also assessed. The module concludes by examining the causes of

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the Wall St Crash, 1929, the ensuing Great Depression and the effectiveness of Roosevelt's New Deal programmes inaddressing the problems that resulted from them.

HIS2023: Mission and Manifest Destiny: U.S. Foreign Policy and Expansionism 1840-1939 (20 credits)Mission and Manifest Destiny: U.S. Foreign Policy and Expansionism 1840-1939 examines the process of frontierexpansion within the United States during the nineteenth century. The module assesses the impact of the move weston native American populations and also the ideological justifications advanced to justify this expansionism, such asmission, manifest destiny and American exceptionalism.

HIS2024: Rise to Globalism: U.S. Foreign Policy Since 1939 (20 credits)Rise to Globalism: U.S. Foreign Policy Since 1939 examines the rise of the United States as a global superpower fromAmerican entry into the Second World War in 1941 through to the present day. It examines the extent to which theideology underpinning U.S. foreign policy, under successive administrations, has been shaped by American historicalexperience and values, such as the concepts of American exceptionalism, mission and manifest destiny. You will alsostudy the challenges facing U.S. foreign policy planners from Franklin Roosevelt to Barack Obama and theeffectiveness of the various strategies that have been advanced to overcome them. The module examines both theopportunities and limitations on the exercise of American power in the modern world.

HIS2025: The Rise of the British Empire (20 credits)The Rise of the British Empire focuses on the expansion of the British Empire in the nineteenth and early twentiethcenturies. Particular attention is given to the debates amongst historians on these subjects. At the heart of the moduleare fundamental, and much disputed, questions regarding the nature of imperialism and the process by which Britainattained and lost an empire that at different times stretched across Africa, Asia, America and the Pacific.

HIS2026: The Fall of the British Empire (20 credits)The Fall of the British Empire explores the reasons behind the end of the British Empire in the twentieth century, fromthe First World War until the 1960s. Reflecting the scale of the Empire, the module deals with a great variety ofterritories across the globe, from Australia to Iraq. It provides you with an opportunity to interpret how and why thisworld-changing process came to pass.

HIS2031: Migration and Mobility in Contemporary European History (20 credits)Migration and Mobility in Contemporary European History equips you with a better understanding of the historicalcontext behind one of the most controversial issues facing Europe today. By placing current debates within a historicalperspective stretching from the late 19th century right up to the present day, the module will enable you tounderstand political and social issues ranging from refugees to migrant workers, from cosmopolitanism to immigrationcontrols, and from anti-racist activism to anti-migrant backlashes within a longer term context. By also examining thesocial and political history of daily journeys such as commuting for work, you will be encouraged to take a broadperspective on mobility.

HIS2032: Digital Detectives (20 credits)Digital Detectives provides extensive practical experience with digital archives and will help you to develop a range ofadvanced digital research skills. Digital tools and archives are becoming increasingly central to the process of historicalresearch. The module will be taught entirely in computer rooms and will take the form of weekly two-hour workshops.The historical content of the module will be structured around the history of crime and society in 18th and19th century Britain.

HIS2033: Introduction to Contemporary French History: From the 1930s to the Present (20 credits)Introduction to Contemporary French History: From the 1930s to the Present covers a subject that is both related toand distinct from the familiar Hitler and Stalin centric stories of 20th century Europe. You will examine the history of

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contemporary France during turbulent periods of political conflict and social change before, during and following theSecond World War and France's subsequent wars of decolonisation in Algeria and elsewhere, as well as its politics andsociety today. By taking up this comparatively rare opportunity to study the recent history of an importantneighbouring country, which is often stereotyped and misunderstood in the UK, you can develop a wider internationalawareness.

HIS2034: History In Practice: Community Project (20 credits)History In Practice: Community Project enables you to enhance your employability by making a direct connectionbetween the subject matter of your degree and the working world. You will negotiate a project with an external agencyor professional body. The finished product, in the form of a publication, web page, You Tube video or other format,must be public facing and enhance the work of the partnership body. The programme team will establish partnershipswith relevant external agencies and professional bodies with whom you can negotiate your own specific project.

MED2080: Psychology of Persuasion (20 credits)Psychology of Persuasion has a strong communication component, emphasising the discursive elements of a variety ofwritten and visual texts. The module introduces a range of supporting theories, after which you work with models ofaudience consumption, reception and visual and discursive techniques aimed at producing impact, changing opinionsand behaviours. Analysing a variety of media and case studies, you will apply a number of rhetorical and persuasivetechniques to your own practice.

MED2258: History on Screen (20 credits)History on Screen looks at how British, American and German cinemas respectively have represented the historicalperiod up to 1945 on screen, using a combination of contemporary and retrospective film productions. The module willthus explore not only the nature of cinematic representation in general, but also how each nation in turn constructs, orindeed, in the particular case of Germany, reconstructs, national identity through the prism of its past.

MED2289: Crisis Management (20 credits)Crisis Management looks at a number of theoretical models relating to how crises develop, to the analysis of crisissituations and to the management of crisis. It focuses on reputation management and related concepts oforganisational image and identity. The module includes analysis of past examples of crisis management and workshopssimulating reactions to hypothetical crisis scenarios. A wide range of crises are used including crises from the worlds ofpolitics, business and the charity sector.

POL2004: The Politics of Migration (20 credits)The Politics of Migration acknowledges that migration is one of the key paradigms of the 21st century. To understandmany of the trends and events in the world today, it is necessary to understand what migration is, how it is representedand 'managed', and how it is experienced, whether directly or indirectly. The module will introduce you to a range oftheoretical traditions of migration, as well as a variety of case studies from both the UK and overseas, to enable you tounderstand and analyse a phenomenon that is highly relevant in contemporary politics.

POL2005: Contemporary US Politics (20 credits)Contemporary US Politics looks at politics in the US today and in the recent past. It focuses on major trends and keydevelopments while exploring in some detail the key institutions relevant to US politics. Focusing on the US politicsfrom the Reagan presidency onwards, the aim is to equip you with an understanding of one of the major 'theatres ofpolitics'. You will explore key aspects of recent presidencies, the development of the role of Vice President, the UScandidate selecton system, the funding of political campaigns, the operation of Congress and State Houses, legislativeprocesses, trends in party management and development, as well as any emerging news stories.

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SPY2135: Broken Britain (20 credits)Broken Britain explores issues around class, culture and conflict in contemporary British society. You will examine avariety of sociological perspectives and case-studies to engage critically with questions such as whether British societyis 'broken' or if the claim is a case of 'moral panic'? If it is broken, why? Who broke it? What role has globalisationplayed? Is modernity itself broken? Can society be mended? What is the 'Big Society'? What is the Good Society? Casestudies may include 'affluenza' and consumption, family breakdown and the 'parenting deficit', the 'underclass' debate,the hollowing out of representative democracy, and the rise of ‘radicalisation’ and ‘violent extremism’.

If you studied a Language module in Year 1, you may wish to study a further Language module in Year 2. This wouldform an integral part of your degree in place of one of the optional modules above.

Year 3

POL3001: Strategic Political Communications (20 credits)Strategic Political Communications looks in depth at political communication and how it is used by various players inthe political arena. It is impossible to understand modern day politics without understanding how politicians andcampaign groups communicate. This module builds on your understanding of political systems and practices andanalyses pieces of communication in a critical way.

You will select one of the following modules:

HIS3038: Special Subject (40 credits)Special Subject enables you to pursue independent research within a structure that provides a clear framework ofsupport. The module will guide you through from weekly subject-based sessions to more independent, but supported,study of your chosen extended special subject research. You will have considerable choice of subject matter you wishto research, exploring a range of topics before researching a more defined subject area. The module entails identifyinga research question, locating relevant and sufficient primary material, assessing and selecting an appropriatemethodology, collecting, organising and analysing your primary sources and writing up your research and findings in anextended essay. You will also develop your verbal skills through an oral exam and preparation for that assignment.

HIS3039: Independent Research Project (40 credits)Independent Research Project enables you to undertake an extended piece of research, on a topic of your ownselection. Extended research is at the heart of history as an academic subject, and this module provides you with anopportunity to independently deploy the skills and knowledge you have acquired. You will frame your own researchquestion(s) and conduct primary research using libraries, archives, digital depositories and other appropriate sourcesand resources. You will present your case in either written and/or visual form and be able to demonstrate the clearrelationship with existing scholarship on your chosen subject.

You will select three of the following modules. Alternatively, it may be possible to study both HIS3038 Special Subjectand HIS3039 Independent Research Project (the two options above), choosing one additional module to studyalongside them from the options below.

HIS3020: Black Life and Black Protest in the United States 1895-1945 (20 credits)Black Life and Black Protest in the United States 1895-1945 examines African American life and history from the1890s through to the end of the Second World War. It considers the reasons for the widespread introduction of racialsegregation in the United States at the end of the nineteenth century and its impact on African American communities.You will examine the efforts of African American leaders to challenge discrimination, from Booker T. Washingtonthrough to Asa Philip Randolph, assessing their strengths and weaknesses. The extent to which developments in this

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period sowed the seeds for the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s are also considered.

HIS3021: Black Life and Black Protest in the United States Since 1945 (20 credits)Black Life and Black Protest in the United States Since 1945 analyses the reasons for the emergence of the post-warcivil rights movement in the 1950s and 1960s. The contribution of leading individuals within the movement, likeMartin Luther King, is also examined together with the life and career of Malcolm X and the Black Power movement ofthe late 1960s and early 1970s. The module concludes by assessing the legacy of the civil rights era for present dayrace relations and the extent to which the election of Barack Obama in 2008 means that the United States can now bedescribed as a post-racial society.

HIS3024: Seeds of Conflict in the Holy Land 1840-1923 (20 credits)Seeds of Conflict in the Holy Land 1840-1923 examines the origins of the Zionist-Palestinian conflict before thecommencement of the British Mandate for Palestine in 1923. The module analyses the development of Zionism andPalestinian Arab nationalism under the Ottoman Empire, British support for Zionism in World War I, and theescalation of political conflict and violence by the 1920s. A principal focus will be the impact of the War.

HIS3025: British Rule in Palestine (20 credits)British Rule in Palestine explores the origins and development of British rule in Palestine, a seminal chapter in thehistory of the Arab-Israeli conflict, the Middle East and the British Empire. The module focuses on the politicalobjectives and impact of British rule in Palestine, with particular reference to the evolution of the Zionist-Palestinianconflict.

HIS3036: The Special Relationship: Britain and the USA (20 credits)The Special Relationship: Britain and the USA concentrates on the major diplomatic, economic and cultural meetingpoints of arguably the two most influential nations of the 20th century. You will study how their relationship - at timesgood and at times bad - influenced the course of international history. It is a relationship of unparalled closeness andcomplexity which persists into the present day. By analysing the principle issues that arose between these twocompetitive yet cooperative states, we may be in a position to judge to what extent the relationship actually deservesthe epithet 'special'.

HIS3037: History: Interpretations and Context (20 credits)History: Interpretations and Context explores the close relationship that history has with contextual developmentswithin wider British society, in the period from circa 1840 to the present day. The relationship operates in bothdirections, as history and perceptions of the past act to inform notions of national identity and national values, throughpopular cultural media. By exploring the relationship between history and wider British society, the module alsointroduces you to the uses made of the past in a number of areas of employment, such as advertising, TV production,the press, marketing and commerce. You will reflect on how popularly held notions of national identity become pointsof connection for journalists, politicians and advertisers with the population at large.

POL3002: Working in Politics (20 credits)Working in Politics focuses on preparing you for a career in politics or a politically related area. The module will also,however, encourage you to think about the world of work more generally. Politics (or those jobs linked to it) is a verycompetitive career environment. To succeed, you will need to fully understand what is required and be aware of how todevelop those skills and attitudes. This module will enable you to demonstrate that you have an understanding ofoperational politics and campaigning, while also equipping you with the tools to recognise opportunities in the careermarket.

POL3006: Advanced Parliamentary Studies (20 credits)Advanced Parliamentary Studies equips you with a thorough and deep understanding of the workings of the UK

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Parliament and Parliamentary systems. The module explores the history, culture and potential future of Parliament,examines aspects of Parliamentary process in-depth, and considers related issues such as regulation and ethics. Youwill have the opportunity to interact with practitioners from the workforce in the Houses of Parliament.

SPY3040: Broken Britain: Class, Culture and Crisis in Late Modernity (20 credits)Broken Britain: Class, Culture and Crisis in Late Modernity provides a sociological analysis of the contemporarydebate about 'Broken Britain'. You will examine a variety of sociological perspectives and case studies to criticallyengage with such questions as: Is British society ‘broken’ or is the claim a case of ‘moral panic’? If it is broken, why? Whobroke it? What role has globalisation played? Is modernity itself broken? Can society be mended? What is the 'BigSociety'? What is the Good Society? Case studies may include 'affluenza' and consumption, family breakdown and the'parenting deficit', neoliberalism and the 'underclass' debate, and the rise of 'radicalisation' and 'violent extremism'. Youwill learn to explore and research bodies of evidence, evaluating competing arguments and gaining a sense of thesociological questions that dominate contemporary society.

SPY3110: Critical Terrorism Studies (20 credits)Critical Terrorism Studies recognises that in the wake of the 9/11 attacks, and those in London, Madrid, Paris andbeyond, terrorism and political violence have become ever more pressing contemporary issues. But, what is'terrorism'; what does the term itself actually mean? What causes political violence, how is it represented in modernmulti-mediated societies and how does the issue of 'counter terrorism' impact on the lives of people today? How hasthe 'fear' of terrorism come to affect our society? These are the sort of questions this module is designed to address.You will be invited to employ and develop your understanding of critical sociological theories, concepts andapproaches in order to investigate these matters of great contemporary social importance.

If you studied Language modules in Years 1 and 2, you may wish to study a further Language module in Year 3. Thiswould form an integral part of your degree in place of one of the optional modules above.

Optional modules provide an element of choice within the programme curriculum. The availability of optional modulesmay vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means that theavailability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed. Optional module selection may also be affected bytimetabling requirements.

Timetables

Timetables for your first week are normally available at the end of August prior to enrolment in September. You canexpect to receive your timetable for the rest of the academic year during your first week. Please note that while wemake every effort to ensure that timetables are as student-friendly as possible, scheduled teaching can take place onany day of the week. Wednesday afternoons are normally reserved for sports and cultural activities.

Disclaimer

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information, however our programmes aresubject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may necessitate alteration to, or the cancellationof, courses.

Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies, revisions to subject benchmarksstatements, to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right tomake variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

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Entry Criteria

Entry Requirements

Typical offer 120 UCAS Tariff points, preferably toinclude A Level History at Grade C or above or anequivalent qualification.

Example Offers

Some examples of how you can achieve 120 UCAS Tariffpoints are detailed below.

• A Level: BBB;

• BTEC Extended Diploma (or combination of BTECQCF qualifications): Distinction, Distinction, Merit(DDM);

• Access to Higher Education Diploma: 45 credits atLevel 3, for example 24 credits at Distinction and21 credits at Merit. The required total can beattained from various credit combinations.

Please note, the above examples may differ from actualoffers made. A combination of A Level and BTEC awardsmay also be accepted.

As long as you have a minimum of two A Levels (orequivalent), there is no maximum number ofqualifications that we will accept UCAS points from. Thisincludes additional qualifications such as the WelshBaccalaureate and Extended Project Qualification (EPQ),AS Levels that haven't been continued to A Level, andGeneral Studies AS or A Level awards.

For further information on how you can meet the entryrequirements, including details of alternativequalifications, please visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/offers.

EU students can get country-specific information aboutthe University's entry requirements and equivalentnational qualifications at www.edgehill.ac.uk/eu.

International students should visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/international for information on the entry criteria foroverseas applicants.

English Language Requirements

International students require IELTS 6.0, with a score nolower than 5.5 in each individual component, or anequivalent English language qualification.

If your current level of English is half a band lower, eitheroverall or in one or two elements, you may want toconsider our Pre-Sessional English course.

Are there any alternative ways to meet theentry requirements?

If you have the ability to study for a degree but lack thenecessary qualifications or confidence, our Fastrack:Preparation for Higher Education course could be foryou. This free, seven-week programme provides a greatopportunity to enhance your study skills and subjectknowledge and demonstrate that you are ready to studya particular subject with us, in lieu of achieving the UCASTariff points in the entry criteria.

Upon successful completion of a Fastrack course, you willbe well placed to progress onto a corresponding Edge HillUniversity degree, although additional entryrequirements may apply and the availability of specificprogrammes cannot be guaranteed. For moreinformation, visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/fastrack.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Edge Hill University recognises learning gainedelsewhere, whether through academic credit andqualifications acquired from other relevant courses ofstudy or through recognition of an individual'sprofessional and employment experience (also referredto as 'experiential learning').

Previous learning that is recognised in this way may beused towards meeting the entry requirements for aprogramme and/or for exemption from part of aprogramme. It is your responsibility to make a claim forrecognition of prior learning. For guidance, please consultthe University's Recognition of Prior Learning Policy andcontact the faculty in which you are interested instudying.

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Career Prospects

What are my career prospects?

Typical careers for History with Politics graduates includeteaching (further training required), the civil service,business, media and journalism, local government, retailmanagement, law and information management.Alternatively, you may wish to progress to further studyor research in History or Politics.

How can I enhance my employability?

It is useful to consider, even before you apply, how youwill spend your time while studying and make the most ofyour university experience.

Optional, additional activities may be available on thisdegree which could help to prepare you for a stimulatingand rewarding career. These include:

• Sandwich Years - you may have the opportunity toapply to complete a sandwich year placement,

usually as the third year of a four year degree, andgain highly relevant work experience;

• Erasmus+ and Study Abroad - you may have theopportunity to apply to spend time studying orworking abroad, usually as the third year of a fouryear degree, enabling you to immerse yourself in adifferent culture;

• Learning a Language - you may be able to selectlanguage modules, delivered at the Edge HillLanguage Centre, as an integral part of your degree(for which you will gain academic credits).Alternatively, it may be possible to participate inLanguage Steps classes as additional study.

Please note, the availability of these additional activitiescannot be guaranteed for all students. Depending onavailability and the number of students wanting toparticipate, there may be a competitive applicationprocess for sandwich year placements or studying abroadopportunities or you may be required to secure a relevantplacement yourself.

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Finance

Tuition Fees

If you are a prospective UK or EU student who will bejoining this undergraduate degree in academic year2019/20, the tuition fee will be £9,250 per annum.Tuition fees for international students enrolling on theprogramme in academic year 2019/20 are £12,000 perannum.

The University may administer a small inflationary rise intuition fees, in line with Government policy, insubsequent academic years as you progress through thecourse.

Financial Support

Subject to eligibility, UK and EU students can apply for aTuition Fee Loan from the Government to cover the fullcost of tuition fees. UK and EU students may also beeligible to apply for additional funding to help with livingcosts.

For comprehensive information about the financialsupport available to eligible UK and EU students joiningthis programme in academic year 2019/20, together withdetails of how to apply for potential funding, please viewour Money Matters 2019/20 guide atwww.edgehill.ac.uk/undergradfinance2019.

Financial support information for international studentscan be found at www.edgehill.ac.uk/international/fees.

Scholarships

Edge Hill University offers a range of scholarships with acompetitive application process for prospective full-timeundergraduate students. These scholarships aren't linkedto academic success and celebrate determination, talentand achievement beyond your coursework, for instancein creativity, enterprise, ICT, performance, sport orvolunteering.

Additional scholarships, which you may qualify to receive,reward outstanding grades and are available to eligibleUK and EU students.

To find out more about scholarships, to assess youreligibility, and to meet some of our dedicated scholarshipwinners, visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/scholarships.

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Apply

How to Apply

Apply online through UCAS at www.ucas.com.

Visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/applyucas to find out moreabout the application process.

Further information for international students about howto apply is available at www.edgehill.ac.uk/applyinternational.

Should you accept an offer of a place to study with us andformally enrol as a student, you will be subject to theprovisions of the regulations, rules, codes, conditions andpolicies which apply to our students. These are availableat www.edgehill.ac.uk/studentterms.

Visit Us

If you are considering applying to study at Edge Hill

University, the best way to gain an insight into studentlife is to discover our stunning campus for yourself byattending an open day. You can view dates and book yourplace at www.edgehill.ac.uk/opendays.

Alternatively, if you are unable to attend an open day, youcan find out more about all of our events for prospectivestudents, including monthly campus tours,at www.edgehill.ac.uk/visitus.

Request a Prospectus

If you would like to explore our full range of degreesbefore you apply, you can order an undergraduateprospectus at www.edgehill.ac.uk/undergradprospectus.

Get in Touch

If you have any questions about this programme or whatit's like to study at Edge Hill University, please contact:

• Course Enquiries

• Tel: 01695 657000

• Email: study@edgehill.ac.uk

International students should visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/international or email international@edgehill.ac.uk withany queries about overseas study.

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