Military and International History, BA (Hons), with industry placement

Studying military and international history at Brunel University offers valuable insights into global events, defence, security, intelligence, and strategy, making graduates highly sought after in various sectors. Core modules, such as "What is History" and "Total War in the Modern Era," provide a strong foundation in historical methods and key conflicts, while optional modules in later years allow exploration of topics like intelligence and US foreign policy, preparing students for a final-year project.The program builds transferable skills in analysis, problem-solving, and communication, applicable across industries. A placement year adds practical experience, and Brunel's London location provides access to renowned archives like the Imperial War Museum. Modules include Year 1: The Problem of the Past, Europe at War; Year 2: Historians and their Craft, US Foreign Policy; Year 3: Arab-Israeli Conflict, Military and International History Dissertation.

Year 1 The Problem of the Past Europe at War, 1914-1945 Makers of Modern Strategy Total War in the Modern Era, 1789-1945 Conflict and Diplomacy in the Modern Era Africa and the World Year 2 Core Historians and their Craft The First World War - Causes, Course, Consequences War and Geography Optional US Foreign Policy from WW2 to the End of the Cold War Australia and the Modern World State and Revolution Themes in the History of Modern African National Security Intelligence Year 3 Core From Gibraltar to Suez: Britain’s Quest to Dominate the Mediterranean, 1704-1956 Military and International History Dissertation Optional Arab-Israeli Conflict Terrorism Violence Second World War The British Maritime World, 1660-1815 The Creation of the Western Alliance, 1945-1955