History & Politics
History and Politics at Cambridge is an exciting Honours degree which offers subjects from our highly-regarded History and Politics and International Relations courses, together with bespoke papers which will allow students to explore the space between the two disciplines.
Students will develop skills in analysing the operation of power across institutions and societies around the world, and explore how different forms of evidence can be used to understand the past and the present.
- UCAS Code: VL12
- Campus Code: 4
- Duration: 3 years
- Places per year: 2-3
Entry requirements
Minimum offer level
A-Level:Â A*AA
IB Diploma: 42 points, with 776 at Higher Level
Please also read our Entry Requirements page.
Subject requirements
You will need A level/IB Higher Level (or the equivalent) in:
- History
Why Trinity Hall?
At Trinity Hall, you’ll be part of a long tradition of students going on to significant roles in political and public life. Those who studied here include British politicians Geoffrey Howe and Norman Fowler, Canadian politician David Johnson, and leaders such as Stanley Bruce, who became Prime Minister of Australia, and Guy Scott, who served as President of Zambia.
As a History and Politics student, you’ll learn from Fellows working across a wide range of specialisms while benefiting from our own history, beginning in 1350 when Bishop William Bateman founded the College. Historians at the College include Professor Clare Jackson, known for her BBC work on the Stuarts, and Professor Pedro Ramos Pinto, whose research addresses the legacies of enslavement.
Your experience is shaped by a wider academic community where subjects overlap naturally. History and HSPS (Human, Social, and Political Sciences) students work closely with those studying each discipline separately. The flourishing History Society and Politics Society enjoy fascinating events with a range of external speakers, helping you connect your studies with both historical and contemporary issues.
Our academics
History and Politics at Cambridge
Admissions process
Written work
Two school essays, at least one of which should be from your History course. You do not have to send this work before applying; we will write to you after you have applied and let you know exactly what you need to send and when.
Admissions assessment
We do not require a written assessment for this course.
Interviews
Two interviews of around 25 minutes each.
