History and International Relations

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