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Course summary
From wars of propaganda to weaponry and intelligence, explore the conflicts that have shaped society over the past 250 years with our international and military history degree. You’ll delve into topics as diverse as terrorism and intelligence, and can specialise in modules that cover a broad range of specialist subjects concerning the history of contemporary warfare and conflict. As your studies progress, you’ll expand your knowledge of major trends relating to war and diplomacy over the last two centuries. From the Georgian period to the modern-day, you’ll choose from a range of optional modules designed to explore the political, economic and cultural dimensions of war, as well as the relations between states around the world. What’s more, in the second and third year of your course you’ll have the opportunity to gain a wealth of real-world experience by pursuing study abroad or as part of one of our industry placements – both of which designed to give your CV the boost it needs to stand out in a competitive job market. You will
- Explore major trends relating to war and diplomacy during the last two centuries
- Gain hands-on experience and develop a wide range of transferable skillsets required for a variety of professional careers
- Have the opportunity to study abroad for some, or all, of your second year
Modules
Year one
- International History (1) 1890-1945
- International History (2) 1945-Present
- Introduction to Contemporary Military History (1)
- Introduction to Contemporary Military History (2)
- Global Intelligence
- The Cold War
- Age of Revolution: International History 1775 - 1914
- Themes and Theories of War
- Researching in History
- Air Power and Modern Warfare
- Regimes and Dictatorships from 1918
- Armoured Warfare
- US Foreign Policy since 1945
- Intelligence, Security and Politics in Britain 1909-94
- University Wide Language Programme
- Commemoration and Memorialisation from the Twentieth Century to the Present
- US Political History
- Dissertation
- The First World War
- Britain and the European Resistance 1939-45
- Military Archive Placement Scheme
- Military History Publishing Placement
- British Counter-Insurgency Since 1945
- Photography and Conflict in the 20th and 21st Centuries
- US Conflict in History and Memory
- University Wide Language Programme
- The Pacific War, 1937-45
- Intelligence and Cyber Warfare
- Chinese Foreign Policy Since 1949
Assessment method
Assessments will be an important part of your academic journey. They will help you to refine crucial skills that you can transfer into your career, as well as give you an indication of which areas you need to improve on. You will be assessed through a variety of methods, such as essays, presentations, podcasts, literature reviews, and portfolios. You will get feedback for each module as you progress, prior to taking your final assessment.
How to apply
14Jan
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:
- VV13
- Institution code:
- S03
- Campus name:
- Peel Park Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 - 112 points
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D*D - D*D*
Scottish Advanced Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 30 - 31 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - M
English language requirements
International applicants will be required to show a proficiency in English. An IELTS score of 6.0, no element below 5.5, is proof of this.
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Provider information
University of Salford
The Crescent
Salford
M5 4WT