2024/25 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue

BA International History and Politics

Total credits: 360

Entry requirements:

Entry Requirements are available on the Course Search entry

School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:

School of History

Examination board through which the programme will be considered:

Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:

History

Programme specification:

The information on this page is accurate for students entering the programme in 2023/24 or before. For students entering the programme from September 2024 or after, you can find the details of your programme: BA International History and Politics(For students entering from September 2024 onwards)

The International History and Politics programme is a specialised single-honours degree within the School of History, which focuses on the history of international relations from the late-nineteenth century to the present. You will gain a thorough grounding both in the principles of international politics and the history of relations between states, chiefly learning from specialists within the School of History, which has a long-established international reputation for excellence in research and teaching.
You will study some of the most important challenges in international history over the past hundred years or so. Among them, you may consider the roles of states in international affairs, as well as the importance of international organisations and a broad range of non-state actors, for example, in diplomacy, security and stability. You might investigate the roles of transnational phenomena or people-centred approaches, for example in respect of refugee questions or revolutionary movements. You could examine the histories of particular regions, such as the Middle East, Latin America, or East Asia. Or you could focus on the histories of crisis, conflict and inequality, and the many legacies of the contested international past.
The School of History is a large, research-led department with a strong and vibrant international history section. Students in the programme have access to some of the best library resources in the country. The University's Brotherton Library houses one of Britain's largest historical research collections and is an invaluable resource for student research projects in years two and three. Other excellent study and research facilities are within easy reach, including the Leeds Central Library, the British Library reading room at Boston Spa, and the future British Library of the North (based in Leeds).
As a graduate of the International History and Politics programme you will develop advanced skills in critical thinking, analysis, information handling, research and communication, as well as initiative and independence, team working, problem-solving, planning and organisation, and time-management skills. You will also have gained a specialised knowledge relating to politics, diplomacy and international relations. Our graduates are thus highly sought after by specialist employers the civil and diplomatic services, political journalism and political analysis, as well as by general employers in professions as diverse as law, the media and accountancy.

Year1 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Candidates must study 120 credits in total.
The 120 credits will comprise four compulsory modules, and 40 credits of School of History optional modules or University designated ‘Discovery Modules’.

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following four compulsory modules:

Optional modules:

Candidates are required to choose 20 credits from the following School of History optional modules:

SCHOOL OF HISTORY OPTIONAL MODULES. Candidates may choose up to 20 credits.

Discovery modules:

Candidates are required to study up to 20 credits of University designated ‘Discovery Modules’.

Year2 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Students must study 120 credits in total.
These 120 credits will comprise any compulsory modules stated as well as a mix of Optional and/or Discovery modules as required by the rules of the programme.

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

Optional modules:

Candidates will be required to take 60 credits from the following modules:

Candidates can take up to 20 credits from the following modules. These modules offer you the chance to explore the diversity of approaches to the study of the past. Some of the modules give you the chance to research and practise History in collaboration with others, both within and outside the University.

Discovery modules:

Candidates may study up to 20 credits of discovery modules.

Year3 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Students must study 120 credits in total.
These 120 credits will comprise any compulsory modules stated as well as a mix of Optional and/or Discovery modules as required by the rules of the programme.

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory module:

Optional modules:

Candidates will be required to study 40 credits from the following special subject modules:

Candidates will be required to study 20 credits from the modules listed below:

The following modules offer you the chance to explore the diversity of approaches to the study of the past. Some of the modules give you the chance to research and practise History in collaboration with others, both within and outside the University.

Discovery modules:

Candidates may study up to 20 credits of discovery modules.

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