BA (Hons) History and International Relations at Manchester Metropolitan University

BA (Hons) History and International Relations brings together two fascinating subjects that can help you make sense of the world. At Manchester Met, you’ll study major historical moments across different cultures and time periods, from ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome to the medieval world, the Tudors, the Americas, China, India and modern global conflicts and revolutions. At the same time, you’ll dive into how countries, leaders, organisations and global movements interact today, exploring the theories and forces that shape international politics.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities  |  Department: School of History, Politics and Philosophy  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years placement/overseas study  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time, placement year available  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This Joint Honours degree provides you with the opportunity to study two subjects at degree level. The programme is carefully developed to balance modules from each subject area alongside modules tailored specifically for Joint Honours students. Year 1 core: Global History, Exploring History: Thematic Study, Global Chronicles: the Making of the International Order, International Governance - Challenges and Conflict. Year 2 core: Fit for the Future, Encountering the Past: Interpreting Primary Sources, International Relations Theory; options: Comparative and Regional Politics, Critical Perspectives on War and Security, Gender, Race and Sexuality, Global Political Thought, King and Country? Power and Identity in Medieval and Early Modern Europe, Pursuing Change: Revolutions, Conflict and Society in the Modern World, Race and Rights in the Modern World, Social and Public Policy, The Power of Protest and Popular Culture, Treasure? Material Culture from Ancient Worlds in Museums and Beyond. Year 3 core: Research Methods and Practice, History and International Relations Independent Project; options: Ancient Empires, EU In Turmoil, Modern Britain and Ireland, New Worlds: Overseas Colonisation, Globalisation and Changing Lives, 1400-1800, Postcolonial Perspectives: Decolonising Narratives, Public and Social Policy Analysis, Sex, Deviance and Power: Gender and Sexuality in Historical Perspective, The American Century: The United States, C. 1900-2000, The Politics of Climate Change and Sustainability, Transatlantic Foreign Policy, Living and Dying in the Ancient World, Information and Security, Divided World: Cold War Histories, Critical Political Thought, Asia and Africa Since 1750: Empires, Decolonisation and Globalisation, Travellers' Tales: Migration, Encounters and Conflict in the Medieval and Early Modern Mediterranean.

Career pathways

Studying a Joint Honours degree gives you the opportunity to improve your employability by developing skills and knowledge in two subjects. Opportunities for graduates may exist in the public and private sectors in areas such as: Management and administration.

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