Our Joint Honours degree programme allows you to combine study in History and Political Science. If you want to understand the past to prepare for your future in a changing world, studying History is the way forward. History and Political Science are two complementary subjects that can be studied alongside each other at degree level. University of Birmingham students are part of academic elite and learn from world-leading experts. We will challenge you to become an independent and self-motivated learner, qualities that are highly sought after by employers. As a History and Political Science student you will have an excellent opportunity to develop skills that are attractive to employers, including: Strong communication skills; a deep understanding of the past; the ability to research, analyse and interpret complex information; Leadership and teamwork; Handling complex information; the ability to form concise and articulate arguments; Managing your time and prioritising your workload. 95% of History and Political Science students are in work or further study six months after graduation (DLHE 2016). Our graduates have gone on to careers in: Accountancy; Charity work; Housing; Human Resources; International Development; Law; Marketing etc. Employers target University of Birmingham students for their diverse skill-set and our graduate employment statistics have continued to climb at a rate well above national trends. If you make the most of our wide range of opportunities you will be able to develop your career from the moment you arrive. To enhance your career prospects even further, you will need to think about engaging in some extra-curricular activities to broaden your skills and network of contacts.