BA (Hons) History and International Relations

The History and International Relations course from Liverpool Hope University combines the history of global powers and regions in modern times, international relations theory, globalisation, international political economy, and the future of international relations. This intellectually stimulating degree develops transferable skills including critical thinking, debating, negotiation, and public speaking.Course Content: The course is a combination of the study of History and International Relations and includes critical appraisal of historical texts, sources, and interpretations, a wide spectrum of international relations debates and discussions, and directed and independent study. Key Modules: This course does not provide a specific list of the key module, instead it is divided into Core, Optional, and Dissertation themes. The core themes are 'Conflict and the Struggle for Peace', 'The Making of the Modern World', and 'International Relations Theory'. Optional themes delve into 'Regional Study', 'International Relations in Action', 'Powers: The USA', 'Britain', and more. There are also options to undertake fieldwork in the USA and Belgium.Future Careers: This course equips students for a wide range of careers in various sectors such as the civil service, the non-governmental sector, the armed services, journalism, and teaching. Similarly, it also provides a solid foundation for those wishing to move onto further study at postgraduate level. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.