History and Politics BA

At Warwick, learning history and politics isn’t just about reading books and writing essays — you’ll get real, hands-on experience that makes your studies come alive. From working directly with archives to supporting live research projects and even getting involved in internships, you’ll build practical skills that prepare you for both academic success and future careers.

Here’s how Warwick helps you turn theory into practice:

• Be part of real research: In your second or final year, you can apply to be a Student Research Assistant through the History Department Fellowship Programme. This means working alongside academics on live projects — from translating documents and analysing archives to helping publish new findings.

• Get involved behind the scenes: Through the Student Engagement Team, you can support open days, social media, and outreach activities. It’s a great way to strengthen your communication, teamwork, and event-management skills.

• Use world-class archives: Warwick is home to the Modern Records Centre, one of the UK’s leading archives for political, social, and economic history. You’ll have direct access to primary sources that you can use in essays, projects, and your dissertation.

• Join research and discussion spaces: Regular seminars and workshops bring staff, guest speakers, and students together, giving you the chance to debate big questions, explore fresh ideas, and experience what academic research looks like in practice.

• Step into the workplace: Through Warwick’s internship programmes, you can take up summer placements with charities, NGOs, or businesses. These give you the chance to apply the skills you’ve developed on your degree in real professional settings

Warwick graduates from History and Politics go on to exciting and influential careers. Many find themselves working in government, public policy, or international organisations, while others move into journalism, law, or business. The degree gives you a strong mix of critical thinking, research, and communication skills — exactly what top employers are looking for.

Here’s what makes your future so promising:

• Personalised career support: Warwick’s specialist Careers and Employability team runs tailored workshops, CV reviews, mock interviews, and employer networking events designed for Arts and Social Sciences students.

• Strong employability record: Around 85% of graduates are working or in further study within 15 months, with Politics & IR graduates earning a median salary of £29,000 early in their careers.

• Real employer connections: Through internships, placement schemes, and career fairs, Warwick connects students with organisations in government, NGOs, media, and the private sector.

• Skills with long-term value: The ability to analyse evidence, argue persuasively, and understand complex global issues stays relevant no matter how your career path evolves.

• Graduate destinations: Alumni commonly step into roles such as policy analyst, civil service officer, journalist, NGO researcher, and even training pathways into law.

Further Academic Progression:
If you want to continue studying, you’ll have strong options at Warwick and beyond. Many graduates progress into master’s programmes in Public Policy, International Relations, or History, while others pursue professional training such as Law or even move on to PhD research.