History with International Relations, BA (Hons)

Starting in September 2024, the School of Arts and Humanities, including this History and International Relations course, will relocate to our City Campus. The curriculum will remain unchanged, preserving its content for current applicants who have received relevant emails on potential impacts.This degree integrates the study of global relations and historical analysis, allowing students to tailor their learning to personal strengths, interests, and career goals. By combining these subjects, graduates gain a distinctive international perspective that enhances employability. The flexible structure ensures complementary learning across disciplines, with second-year options for extended work placements, international exchanges, or specialized modules. Students explore a wide range of topics, from foundational skills in Year One to advanced research projects in Year Three, all while developing employability through practical experiences. Assessment includes diverse coursework such as essays, presentations, and digital projects, fostering skills for future success.

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.