BA History & International Relations

The History & International Relations BA (LV21) course at Queen's University Belfast allows students to explore the relationships between historical phenomena and contemporary international issues. It combines the study of history with the study of international relations to enhance understanding of the modern world, with an emphasis on broader historical contexts.Course Content: This programme offers a broad range of modules that blend both History and International Relations. These cover a variety of time periods and geographical areas, as well as key themes such as diplomacy, security, international conflict, and political economy. The material is covered over three stages, each year increasing in depth and critical analysis. Key Modules: Some key modules include: From the Fall of Rome to the Middle Ages, International Politics, Marketing Politics, and International Intervention in Ethnic Conflict. Level 2 includes History and Historians, Power and Propaganda in Modern Societies, and World Politics. In the final stage, students will study advantage modules and undertake a History dissertation or an International Relations research project.Future Careers: Graduates are equipped for careers not only in areas related directly to History and International Relations like diplomat, foreign affairs analyst, intelligence specialist, political analyst, and policy officer, but also in fields such as business, finance, law, public relations, non-profit, journalism, and education among others, thanks to their learned skills of critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.