History and Political Science are two complementary subjects that can be studied alongside each other at degree level. 

If you want to understand the past to prepare for your future in a changing world, studying History is the way forward.  A knowledge of politics helps you to understand what governments do, shedding light on how some of history’s pivotal events were motivated by the political leaders of the day. Both fields of study help you to acquire important analytical and research skills. You will be investigating unfamiliar territory questioning some of the prevailing myths, preconceptions and prejudices that surround history from the Middle Ages to the present day as well as learning about campaigns, elections, protest movements, policy issues and political ideas. 

Times Higher Education ranked the Department of History 1st in the country for its performance in the latest Research Excellence Framework exercise. As a research-led University, this means that you will be taught by academic staff world-renowned for their teaching and research.