Course summary
Explore history and international relations to encounter diverse societies, explain cultural changes and explore the issues causing tension between countries. With new discoveries every day, combined with advancements in technology, you’ll uncover hidden details about the world around you. A degree in history and international relations is a fantastic launchpad into many careers. You could apply your historical knowledge directly in a museum or heritage role. Or use your communication and analytical skills in a career in publishing, policy making, social research or the Civil Service. Explore the latest thinking We’ve designed this course to cover key areas such as the state system, security and globalisation. You'll study through the lens of historical and contemporary examples, from the 1870s Scramble for Africa to the global financial crisis, while learning how to apply theory to the real world. At the same time, you’ll expand your knowledge as you explore different histories and perspectives from Africa, Asia, Europe and the United States. You’ll learn from experts who care about providing impactful research. One of our professors wrote and presented the BBC series ‘Suffragettes Forever! The Story of Women and Power’. Through events, conferences, and our research centres, you’ll hear from high-profile people working in Westminster and Whitehall and be part of conversations on the latest thinking in the area.
Modules
Compulsory History in Practice Introduction to International Relations And at least one from Unravelling Britain: British History since 1801 Global Encounters: Conquest and Culture in World History Choose from Building the American Nation: 1756-1900 Thinking Politically Screening History: Representing the Past in the Contemporary Historical Film Political Analysis The Foundations of Modern Thought: Introduction to Intellectual History Global Histories Europe in a Global Context since 1800 Background to British Politics Controversies of Science and Technology in the Making of the Modern World Politics in Action Europe 1000-1500: The Middle Ages and their Legacy Reformation to Revolution: Europe and the World, 1500-1800 Latin for Historians I Please note that remaining modules should be split equally between both schools. All modules are subject to change.
Assessment method
Assessment typically involves a combination of examinations and coursework, or coursework only. Coursework may include essays, diaries, case-studies and oral presentations. In your final year you’ll work on a dissertation, researching a specialised area of history that particularly interests you.
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- VL02
- Institution code:
- Q50
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - ABB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Access to HE Diploma - D: 15 credits M: 15 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points
Extended Project
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English language requirements
All applicants to Queen Mary must show they meet a minimum academic English language standard for admission and to be successful on the course. Please refer to the website below for details on our English Language requirements by course and acceptable alternative qualifications. You will also find important information regarding UKVI's English requirements if you are applying as an international student and will require a Student Visa to enter the UK.
Queen Mary University of London: English Language Requirements
http://www.qmul.ac.uk/international/englishlanguagerequirements
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9250* | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250* | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
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