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History and International Relations BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - History and International Relations BSc (Hons)
**Ready to grow your understanding of the world we live in and learn about our past to build a better future?**
**Course description**
The BSc (Hons) History and International Relations programme is an excellent choice for those looking to broaden their horizons and make the most of their potential. It perfectly balances contemporary history with international relations to introduce you to topics such as nationalism, state-building and inter-state relations.
You will delve into topics such as the history of war and peace along with religious and ethnic co...
**Ready to grow your understanding of the world we live in and learn about our past to build a better future?**<br/><br/>**Course description** <br/><br/>The BSc (Hons) History and International Relations programme is an excellent choice for those looking to broaden their horizons and make the most of their potential. It perfectly balances contemporary history with international relations to introduce you to topics such as nationalism, state-building and inter-state relations.<br/><br/>You will delve into topics such as the history of war and peace along with religious and ethnic conflict. The programme offers plenty of opportunity to gain practical experience through field trips and the integrated placement year. You will dig through local archives to practice first-hand research to provide you with a flying start to your career.<br/><br/>**Key course benefits**<br/><br/><br/>- **Our full attention** – International Relations at Aston University was ranked 5th in the UK for student to staff ratio (Guardian, 2024)<br/><br/><br/>- **Experiential learning** – Experience learning by doing with innovative modules like the award-winning EuroSim module<br/><br/><br/>- **Gold standard teaching** – Aston University was awarded Gold – the highest possible rating for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023)<br/><br/><br/>- **Opportunity to grow** – 100% of students felt positive about the learning opportunities available to them (History programmes; National Student Survey, 2023)<br/><br/><br/>- **Earn more** – Our graduates are among the highest paid in the country, earning on average £36,100 five years after graduating (Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2023)<br/><br/><br/>- **Safe in our hands** – Aston University was ranked 9th overall in the UK for International Relations (Guardian, 2024)<br/><br/><br/>**Course details**<br/><br/>**Modules**<br/>For more information on this course and a full list of modules, visit the course page: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/history-and-international-relations-bsc<br/><br/>**Assessment method**<br/>For more information on the methods of assessment on this course, visit the course page: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/history-and-international-relations-bsc
Course Information
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Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
VL12
Institution Code
A80
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Access to HE Diploma
D:15,M:30
We accept the QAA-recognised Access Diploma which must consist of 45 credits at Level 3. You must obtain a minimum of 15 Distinctions and the rest must be at Merit or Distinction. Please note that we do not accept the English and Maths components within the Access qualification and you must meet the GCSE entry requirement.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
The University also accepts the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate/BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma and BTEC Level 3 National Diploma/BTEC Level 3 Diploma for entry onto degree programmes, provided that they are studied in combination with other qualifications that are equivalent to three full A2 Levels.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language/Literature and GCSE Mathematics are required at minimum grade C/4.
A level
B,B,C
B,C,C
BBC: Standard offer // BCC: If student is also presenting either Core Maths or Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) grade B . Or eligible for Contextual offer (more details https://www.aston.ac.uk/undergraduate/contextual-offer-aston-ready)
T Level
D
The following T levels are accepted qualifications for this course: - Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction; - Digital Production, Design and Development; - Education and Childcare.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £9,250 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
| International | £21,500 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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