BA (Hons) Modern and Contemporary History

The Modern and Contemporary History course offered by Queen Mary University of London is a unique program that deals with the study of modern and contemporary history, focusing on the period c.1800 to the present. The course is specifically tailored to maximize students' understanding of key historical events, movements, and countries that have shaped the world we live in today. Course Content: The course helps students to explore in depth the history of specific periods and countries. It offers a wide range of thematic options complemented by specific on-site learning in London and abroad. Students will explore topics such as the history of the Middle East, Africa and Asia, the history of political ideas, the Cold War, and gender history. The course also includes a Year 2 compulsory module ‘Making Histories: Concepts, Themes and Sources’.Key Modules: The key modules of this course include 'Modernity: A Global History', 'Making Histories: Concepts, Themes, and Sources', 'History in Practice', 'From World War to White Heat: the RAF 1936-1960', 'The History of Political Ideas – A Europe of Rights', among other specialized options.Future Careers: The Modern and Contemporary History course at Queen Mary University of London provides a strong foundation for careers in a variety of sectors. Some of our graduates go on to careers in related sectors such as teaching, the civil service, the law or the media, whilst others use the desirable skills they have gained – in research, writing, argumentation and presentation – to flourish in business and finance.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.