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Studying History or Politics as part of a degree
Many degree programmes throughout the University can be taken with History or Politics as a minor. This means that you can take History or Politics as one third of your degree.
History
"Of all intellectual pursuits,
history is the most supremely useful"
Simon Jenkins
The Times
, 5th July 2002
The study of History at Buckingham consists of 120 units over 8 terms of study. The main focus of attention is 19th and 20th Century international history. Preliminary and Part 1 subjects include the historical study of different models of industrialisation, the development of trade policy, and the growth of national rivalries before the First World War. Part 2 subjects include imperialism, totalitarianism before and during the Second World War, and international history during the 'Cold War' and the more recent period of 'realignment'.
The following programmes are available with a History minor:
For a brief programme summary in PDF format please see the file below. Please see our PDF FAQ page if you are unfamiliar with PDF format: history-minor-ug-080803.pdf (95 KB )
Politics
The study of Politics at Buckingham consists of 120 units over 8 terms. In political theory, students cover the History of Political Thought in their first year and social theory in their second year. International Relations is reflected in a first year course on the European Union and a second year course in international relations theory. Half the units on the minor are given to the study of the politics of particular regions. The political systems of the United States, the United Kingdom and other countries in Europe make up the first year courses while the politics of Politics of Latin America and Politics of Culture and Identity are studied in the second year.
The following programmes are available with a Politics minor:
You may also wish to consider the very popular combination programme, Politics, Economics and Law .
For a brief programme summary in PDF format please see the file below. Please see our PDF FAQ page if you are unfamiliar with PDF format: politicsminor-ug-030403.pdf (18 KB )