Pathway + Bachelor

Modern History and International Relations (Including Placement Year) BA (Hons)

UK

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What will I learn?

You obtain a thorough grounding in the fields of modern history and international relations, and will explore how these disciplines influence one another.You take introductory modules in international relations and politics alongside your history modules in your first year, and continue to combine modules in modern history and international relations in your second and third years. There is a range of options to choose from in both departments and you choose to write your final-year dissertation in either politics or history.In your history modules you investigate the intersection of the ideas, cultures and economics of different people over the last 200 years of western history. You’re introduced to the relationship between today’s ‘modern’ world, which assumes the significance of political liberty, global interdependence and sexuality, and events and ideas which originated in the 18th and 19th centuries.This course should also interest you if you want to understand how the international system works, how decisions are made and how lines are drawn. You’ll gain a foundation in politics, while the study of international relations develops your research and critical analysis skills, while teaching you methods of analysis and giving you awareness of the world system.You have the opportunity to further your interests in modern history and international relations by selecting modules from a wide range of specialisms, including:- conflict and security studies- the politics of the Middle East- the spread of communist-inspired revolutions in China, Russia, and Latin America- the origins and consequences of the Cold War- imperialism in Africa

Which department am I in?

Philosophical, Historical, and Interdisciplinary Studies

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£19,500.00 (21,24,646) per year
£19500 Per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

October 2025

Venue

Colchester Campus

University of Essex,

Wivenhoe Park,

Colchester,

Essex,

CO4 3SQ, CENTRAL ENGLAND, England

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

Pathways options

Offered by other partners

This university accepts pathways courses from
  • University of Essex International College - Kaplan UK
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