Modules

You will take 120 credits of modules each year. In year one, in politics you will take 60 credits of core modules. You will learn about crises and controversies in post-war and contemporary British politics. You will also take 20 credits of core history modules, giving you an introduction to the skills and methodologies of history as a discipline. You will also take 40 credits of optional history modules from a range. In year two, you will take the integrated 'History and Politics: a Problem or a Solution?' module. The remainder of your 100 credits will be taken from a mix of optional politics and history modules. You will choose from two scenarios in your final year, specialising in either history or politics, but while maintaining a mix of both disciplines. In scenario one, weighted towards history, you will either take two 20-credit politics modules and a 40-credit Special Subject and 40 credit history dissertation. In scenario 2, weighted towards politics, you will take a 40 credit politics dissertation together with two 20 credit politics modules and the 40 credit History Special Subject. Placement and volunteering opportunities are available in the School of Humanities, as well as via the Nottingham Advantage Award. You can also spend time overseas through the University of Nottingham Study Abroad programme.