History with International Relations, BA (Hons)

Course summary

Starting in September 2024, the School of Arts and Humanities, which includes this course, will move to our City Campus. The course itself will remain the same, with no changes to its content. If you've already applied for this course, you should have received an email explaining how this move might impact you. Combine the study of global relations with understanding the past through a range of skills and approaches. This degree enables you to shape your study according to your strengths, interests and career ambitions. Combining these two subjects gives your degree an international and industry perspective that will make you stand out in the graduate employment market. Our course combinations are designed so that what you learn in one subject will complement and enhance what you learn in the other. Our flexible curriculum has been designed to create some amazing opportunities for you too. Your second year of study is divided into two semesters that enables you to take part in an optional extended work placement, go on an international exchange, or specialise your study even further. By choosing History and International Relations you’ll enjoy the freedom to choose from a wide range of optional modules, depending on your own preferences and interests. These two subjects have natural synergy and will give you a unique insight into the world events that have shaped our lives and how international relationships, beliefs and cultures continue to shape the world we live in.

History and International Relations reflects on significant historical events, and the global changes and structures that effect the world around us. We offer you a wide range of options so you can study what you are passionate about, or discover a new and exciting area you never even considered before. Year One builds the key historical skills and practices you'll need in your future, alongside introductory modules on international relations and global history. Year Two is all about you. You can choose a pathway which suits your needs and interests with the opportunity to travel, work or specialise your study with optional modules. Year Three is your chance to really explore what fascinates you, with a further range of options and a project on a specialist research topic of your choice. You'll be guided along with expert supervision from your teaching team. Throughout your degree you will be building your employability with extensive work-like experiences, digital skills and problem-solving.