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BA (Hons) Modern History and International Relations at Keele University

Keele University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Keele's Modern History and International Relations BA delves into events from our past and investigates how these shape the role of politics in the world today. From international organisations, to historical events, you will discover the key influences across the globe that impact individuals on a local, national and global scale. Learn to question, debate and think with an analytical mind to build a better future.

Faculty: Faculty of Business, Law, Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Humanities  |  Duration: 3 years or 4 years with international or placement year  |  Study mode: full-time; placement year option  |  Intake: 2027 entry  |  Location: Keele, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Keele's Modern History and International Relations degree brings together personal, local, regional and global aspects of power, order, conflict, and justice. From defining historical events through time, to understanding contemporary world politics and how political systems operate, you will examine key approaches to the study of international relations.

Career pathways

A degree in Modern History and International Relations will provide insights into various factors that have shaped society in the past and present. Your knowledge and critical analysis will equip you to become a forward thinker with a curious mind about the future.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels: BBC in three A Levels. Also required: an English language qualification (see below). BTEC: DMM in any BTEC Extended Diploma / National Extended Diploma. IB Diploma: 554 in three Higher Levels or 29 points. English language: IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in all components (English Group A) or 4/C in GCSE English.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). UK Home tuition fee for students starting in 2027/28. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,200 a year (2026/27). Band 1 international fee for 2026/27; 2027/28 international fees not yet confirmed. Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: 3 years or 4 years with international or placement year

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