BA Modern History and International Relations

Course Overview This interdisciplinary degree provides a comprehensive foundation in modern history and international relations, exploring how these two dynamic fields interconnect to shape the global landscape. Students will develop critical research and analytical skills by investigating the political, cultural, and economic forces that have defined the last two centuries and continue to influence today's world system. Key Program Highlights Interdisciplinary curriculum blending modern history with international relations and politics Develop advanced research and critical analysis skills through specialized training Flexibility to choose a final-year dissertation in either History or Politics Diverse module options including conflict studies, Cold War history, and Middle East politics Examine the origins of the modern world through 18th and 19th-century events and ideas