BSc (Hons) History and International Relations at Aston University

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.

Faculty: College of Business and Social Sciences  |  Duration: 4 years with integrated placement year (international students may opt out of the placement year)  |  Study mode: full-time (optional/integrated placement year)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

First year core modules: Learning and Working in a Digital World, Ideas that Shape Society, Rewriting History: Narrative Genres and Techniques, Understanding International Relations, Investigating Society and Culture, The Making of the Modern World and others. Second year core modules: Case Studies in Global History, Making Histories: Methods, Theories, Controversies, Theories and Issues in International Relations, Global Security Studies. Placement year core modules: Integrated Placement Year.

Career pathways

Our BSc (Hons) History and International Relations programme will prepare you for a range of careers across the public, private and third sectors. Our graduates are among the highest paid in the country, earning on average £37,600 five years after graduating (Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2025).

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