BA Hons International Relations and History

The BA in International Relations and History at Swansea University is a three-year undergraduate degree program. This course combines the study of international relations and history, allowing students to explore global issues, conflicts, and events from multiple perspectives. It is ideal for those who are looking for a deep understanding of international relations theories and the global political economy.Course Content: The course allows students to widen their knowledge of international relations and history, focusing on a broad range of subjects. These include international conflicts, security, human rights, the global political economy, historical events, and political theories, among others. Students will also be given an opportunity to undertake a dissertation or an extended project in the third year of study to enhance their research and analytical skills.Key Modules: Core modules in the first year include 'International Relations: Concepts and Debates', 'Making of the Modern World', 'Introduction to Political Analysis', and 'The Practice of Politics'. In the second year, students can choose from a range of modules such as 'War and Technology', 'Nuclear Politics: Security and Survival', 'The Cold War', and 'Sex, Drugs and Shopping: Reconstructing Cultural History, c. 1400-1800'. Third-year modules have a broader range, allowing for specialised study in areas of interest with options including 'Justice', 'Global Economic Governance', 'Trauma, Memory and History', 'Voices of Protest: Civil Rights and the Counterculture in the USA, 1945-75' among many others.Accreditations: This course is accredited by the University of Swansea, a top-ranked institution in the UK.Future Careers: Graduates of the BA in International Relations & History have a broad range of career options. Common professions include roles in government and politics, non-governmental organizations, journalism, and academia. This course also provides a strong foundation for postgraduate study in related fields.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.