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Modern History, Politics and International Relations - BA

Cardiff University

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts - BA

  • Location

    Main Site - Cardiff

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Our BA in Modern History, Politics and International Relations allows you to split your studies equally between 2 complementary disciplines. You’ll benefit from a range of core and optional modules on historical and political themes which are central to an understanding of public life in the modern world.Your history modules will help you develop your knowledge and critical understanding of the political, social, economic, and cultural structures of past societies. Our expertise reaches an extraordinary breadth of periods and places, spanning the British Isles, Europe (east and west), Africa, Asia, and the Americas. You’ll have the opportunity to study both well-established areas, like political, social, cultural and gender history, or explore areas that might be new to you, like digital history or public history. Politics and international relations modules give you a golden opportunity to study the politics and government of individual states, to explore important political ideas such as freedom, democracy and justice, and to investigate relations between states and non-state actors on the world stage. From close study of institutions at the state and sub-state level to wide examination of politics at the global level, you’ll dig deep into themes such as justice, governance, conflict, populism, security and gender.You’ll develop the skills that matter and are valued across industries and job roles, and remain important in our digital worldour digital age: creativity, empathy, critical thinking, persuasive communication skills and the ability to challenge and question.


Distinctive Features of the Programme


Understand the world

Explore a range of questions that are critical to our understanding of the contemporary and historical world.


Global perspectives

Explore the history and politics of societies in diverse parts of the globe, including Europe, China, India and Russia.


Links to political institutions

Benefit from links to Westminster parliament, Senedd Cymru, the European Union and NATO.


Past informs present

Explore how diverse historical actors, institutions, and events have shaped the world which we live in today and consider new realities related to cyber security, nuclear politics and climate change.


Worldwide career opportunities

Recent graduates have found roles in global development, international business, diplomacy, government intelligence and journalism.

Application deadline

14/01/2026

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 24,700per year

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

University information

Cardiff University

Cardiff University

Cardiff University

  • University League Table

    22nd

  • Campus address

    Cardiff University, PO Box 921, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 3XQ, Wales

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Cardiff University has a welcoming and vibrant international community, with over 7,500 students coming from more than 130 countries.
Cardiff is a truly global institution with more than 200 partnerships and formal research links worldwide, giving students access to unique opportunities.
A wide range of dedicated support services for international students, including pre-departure advice, airport pickups, personal tutor guidance and more.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    History

    27th out of 90 6

    30th out of 74 7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 204
    139 68%

    30th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    77.0 77%

    13th

    15

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.02 75%

    78th

    3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 217
    141 65%

    30th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    74.0 74%

    37th

    16

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.08 77%

    42nd

    14

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