History and International Relations

Aston University, Birmingham
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Sandwich 4 Years HistoryPolitics

A-Level Entry

BBC - BCC

About this course

Ready to grow your understanding of the world we live in and learn about our past to build a better future?

Course description

The BSc (Hons) History and International Relations programme is an excellent choice for those looking to broaden their horizons and make the most of their potential. It perfectly balances contemporary history with international relations to introduce you to topics such as nationalism, state-building and inter-state relations.

You will delve into topics such as the history of war and peace along with religious and ethnic conflict. The programme offers plenty of opportunity to gain practical experience through field trips and the integrated placement year. You will dig through local archives to practice first-hand research to provide you with a flying start to your career.

Key course benefits

  • Our full attention – International Relations at Aston University was ranked 5th in the UK for 'student to staff ratio' (Guardian, 2024)

  • Experiential learning – Experience learning by doing with innovative modules like the award-winning EuroSim module

  • Gold standard teaching – Aston University was awarded Gold – the highest possible rating for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023)

  • Opportunity to grow – 100% of students felt positive about the learning opportunities available to them (History programmes; National Student Survey, 2023)

  • Earn more – Our graduates are among the highest paid in the country, earning on average £36,100 five years after graduating (Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2023)

  • Safe in our hands – Aston University was ranked 9th overall in the UK for International Relations (Guardian, 2024)

    Course details

    Modules For more information on this course and a full list of modules, visit the course page: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/history-and-international-relations-bsc

    Assessment method For more information on the methods of assessment on this course, visit the course page: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/history-and-international-relations-bsc

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades BBC - BCC
    BTEC DDM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries
    3319 Protective service associate professionals
    2472 Archivists, conservators and curators
    4113 Officers of non-governmental organisations
    4112 Local government administrative occupations
    4214 Company secretaries and administrators

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Sandwich
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Birmingham
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    History, Politics

    Offered by

    Aston University, Birmingham

    Birmingham

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