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Modern History and International Relations - BA (Hons)

University of Essex

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    University of Essex

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    08-OCT-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

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

Application deadline

30/06/2025

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 21,500per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Essex

University of Essex

  • University League Table

    30th

  • Campus address

    University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    History

    65th out of 91 6

    42nd out of 77 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 202
    114 56%

    41st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    53.0 53%

    77th

    5

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.14 79%

    76th

    48

  • Entry standards

    / Max 197
    104 53%

    53rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    63.0 63%

    53rd

    9

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.25 81%

    17th

    10

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