If you're interested in the issues facing the global community and fascinated by history, this BA (Hons) International Relations with History degree course is for you.
You'll examine international issues such as the causes of conflicts, the challenges of managing migration and the global response to climate change. You'll look at current problems, past responses and government and global policies. You'll also study British and global history and develop your skills in research and analysis.
This course will set you up for a career or postgraduate study in areas such as government, the international charity sector, international organisations (such as the UN), culture and heritage, museums and international business. You'll have sought-after qualities you can transfer easily to the workplace in roles that involve analysis, research, communication and teamwork.
Course highlights
Develop the skills to analyse the latest topics and issues in international relations by taking part in 'pop-up seminars' with staff and your peers, discussing events as they occur
Enhance your studies by taking advantage of our close links with the National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth Records Service and the D-Day Museum
Learn from staff who are members of the Centre for European and International Studies Research (CEISR), the UK's largest research centre of its kind
Have access to primary and secondary historical sources through local organisations and archive subscriptions
Explore current debates about how the past is interpreted with expert scholars in the field
Do detailed academic analysis of major recent international events, such as the Ukraine Crisis, the 'Occupy' movement, the rise of ISIS and the effects of the Arab Spring
Tailor your studies to your interests, aims and the periods of history that excite you most
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2027
University of Portsmouth - Portsmouth Campus
University of Portsmouth, Mercantile House,
Hampshire Terrace,
Portsmouth,
Hampshire,
PO1 2EG, Southern England, United Kingdom
A levels - BBC-BCC
UCAS points - 104-112 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent (calculate your UCAS points)
T-levels - Merit
BTECs (Extended Diplomas) - DMM
International Baccalaureate - 25
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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