Modern History and Politics BA
Cardiff University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 195 graduates of Modern History and Politics BA and other courses in Politics & International Relations at Cardiff University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Politics & International Relations.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Politics & International Relations courses of Cardiff University
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Politics & International Relations
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Politics & International Relations at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £24500 | £26000 | £31000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21000 - £27500 | £21500 - £31500 | £25000 - £40000 |
All Politics & International Relations courses of Cardiff University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Politics & International Relations
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25094 | £23963 | £28651 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21262 - £29221 | £18655 - £29992 | £22142 - £37334 |
All Politics & International Relations courses in the UK
Course Description
By combining Modern History and Politics, you will gain a wealth of skills and knowledge, opening the doors to a variety of career paths. The time spent on each subject is shared, allowing you to study Politics, while exploring and understanding key moments in history.
As part of this degree, you will benefit from a generous choice of optional modules on historical and political themes which are central to an understanding of public life in the modern world.
The modules in History develop your knowledge and critical understanding of the political, social, economic, and cultural structures of past societies. Our expertise reaches an extraordinary breadth of societies, periods and places, spanning the British Isles, Europe (east and west), Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Our modules give you the opportunity to study both well-established areas, such as political, social, cultural and gender history, or explore areas that might be new to you, such as environmental history or digital history.
The field of Politics allows you to explore how parliaments and government’s function and evaluate political ideas such as power, freedom, democracy, conflict, legitimacy or accountability as well as incorporating international relations. Modules are varied, allowing you to explore how politics works in Britain and further afield as well as investigate how public policy is made. Other strands of work discuss justice, democracy, human rights and international relations; providing you with a broad understanding of politics tailored to your own particular needs.
Through our degree you will develop the skills so advantageous in our digital age: creativity, empathy, critical thinking, persuasive communication skills and the ability to challenge and question.
Distinctive Features of the Programme
Global Relevance
Take modules with a wide global coverage and chronological depth which speak to world issues from social inequality and community belonging to the environment and inclusion.
Understand the modern world
Explore a range of questions that are critical to our understanding of the contemporary and historical world.
Learn from experts
Benefit from the teaching and support of research-active staff as you explore the history and politics of societies in diverse parts of the globe, including Europe, China, India and Russia.
Study Britain and beyond
Explore politics in Britain & further afield as well as the influence of multi-national organisations.
Links to political institutions
Benefit from links to Westminster parliament, Senedd Cymru, the European Union and NATO.
Placement opportunities
Gain skills, confidence and connections through a variety of opportunities to engage with communities and other partners.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Modern History and Politics BA at Cardiff University
| 30% | Elementary occupations |
| 15% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 15% | Media Professionals |
| 5% | Finance Professionals |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- MBA
Costs
Tuition Fees Modern History and Politics BA
| Ireland | £9000 | year 1 |
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| Channel Islands | £9000 | year 1 |
| EU | £20450 | year 1 |
| England UK | £9000 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9000 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9000 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9000 | year 1 |
| International | £20450 | year 1 |
| EU | £22700 | year 1 |
| International | £22700 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Students from the UK and Islands:
Fees stated are for the 2024/25 academic year. The University reserves the right to increase tuition fees in the second and subsequent years of a course as permitted by law or Welsh Government policy. Where applicable we will notify you of any change in tuition fee by the end of June in the academic year before the one in which the fee will increase.
Fees for entry in subsequent years are subject to increase and will be confirmed by the end of October in the year preceding your start date of your programme.
Tuition fees cover all reasonable costs required for you to complete to the degree programme stated. Please note that you may choose to participate in study trips, associated placements or purchase equipment while studying on your degree programme which will be at your own cost. Tuition fees do not include living costs such as accommodation, subsistence or travel.
Students from the EU, EEA, and Switzerland:
Students from the rest of the world (international):
Fees for entry in subsequent years are subject to increase and will be confirmed by the end of October in the year preceding your start date of your programme.
Tuition fees cover all reasonable costs required for you to complete the degree programme stated. Please note that you may choose to participate in study trips, associated placements or purchase equipment while studying on your degree programme which will be at your own cost. Tuition fees do not include living costs such as accommodation, subsistence or travel.
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
UCAS application code:
LV21
University Rankings
of Cardiff University
among 17 universities in Wales
based on 34 different rankings
Positions of Cardiff University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Cardiff University in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #1
- #33
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- History
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #3
- #52
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- History
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #1
- #85
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- History
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
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- #1
- #151
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- History
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
See all 34 university rankings of Cardiff University
About Cardiff University
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Modern History (Including Year Abroad) BA (Hons) | University of Essex | - | - | - | £9250 | £19500 | - | Colchester |
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Modern History and International Relations (Including Foundation Year) BA (Hons) | University of Essex | - | - | - | £9250 | £19500 | - | Colchester |
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Modern History (Including Placement Year) BA (Hons) | University of Essex | - | - | - | £9250 | £19500 | - | Colchester |
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Modern History BA (Hons) | University of East Anglia | 93% | 4% | 0% | £9250 | £20600 | 140 | Norwich |
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Modern History and Politics BA | Cardiff University | 86% | 0% | 0% | £9000 | £20450 £22700 | 124 | Cardiff |
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Modern History and International Relations BA (Hons) | University of Essex | - | - | - | £9250 | £19500 | - | Colchester |
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Modern History and Politics (Including Year Abroad) BA (Hons) | University of Essex | - | - | - | £9250 | £19500 | - | Colchester |
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Modern History and Politics with Year Abroad BA (Hons) | University of Southampton | - | 5% | 10% | £9250 | £22300 | 150 | Southampton |
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FAQ about Modern History and Politics BA Cardiff University
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9000 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £24213 15 months after graduation, £26000 3 years after graduation and £31000 after graduation.
- Elementary occupations (30%), Information Technology Professionals (15%), Media Professionals (15%), Finance Professionals (5%)
- 195 graduates rated the course 86. This means that 86% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- Cardiff University achieved the highest ranking for History. It is ranked #33 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (History). See all subject rankings for Cardiff University.
- Modern History and Politics BA is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Cardiff University.
- It is comparably easy to get accepted to this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 10 April, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 07 September, 2024
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2024