History and International Relations (with placement year) Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course Overview - History and International Relations (with placement year) Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Our History and International Relations course is an exciting joint honours degree that allows you to gain first-class exposure to both disciplines in equal measure.
You will benefit from learning the approaches of both subjects and will acquire a broad range of skills, with the option of specialising as you progress through the course.
The historical component of our History and International Relations degree offers a modern, global and relevant curriculum that aims to help you answer two key questions: how do we make sense of the past? And how ha...
Our History and International Relations course is an exciting joint honours degree that allows you to gain first-class exposure to both disciplines in equal measure.
You will benefit from learning the approaches of both subjects and will acquire a broad range of skills, with the option of specialising as you progress through the course.
The historical component of our History and International Relations degree offers a modern, global and relevant curriculum that aims to help you answer two key questions: how do we make sense of the past? And how has the past shaped the present? Many of our modules look at the roots of contemporary concerns such as war, international relations, racism and global inequality. The International Relations component of our course enables you to understand how key global factors have responded to international political, economic and social challenges since the Second World War.
The first year provides a grounding in global history from the 15th century to the present, and an introduction to the methods and practice of international relations. Core modules equip students with the key skills for studying both history and international relations, including developing research skills, engaging with primary sources and historiography, engaging with detailed case studies and applying theoretical frameworks.
Optional modules typically cover the 19th to 21st centuries and range widely across the globe (including the United States, Britain, Germany, China, India, Russia, the Middle East and the continent of Africa), allowing you to learn about the diverse histories and contemporary politics of much of the world. You will have the opportunity to study politics in regional and global contexts, examine challenges to foreign policy decision making and consider problems of security, conflict, war, terrorism, international development and the international politics of dynamic regions.
For further insight into what you can expect to study on our History and International Relations BA (Hons) degree, please take a look at the modules listed below.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-27
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A18-C60
Institution Code
L79
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
T Level
T Level in Management and Administration is considered. Distinction overall with B in core component. Other relevant T Level subjects may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits overall including 45 at Level 3. Please obtain: 24 Level 3 Credits at Distinction, rest at Merit.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language Grade 4/C
Scottish Advanced Higher
AB, plus Highers at majority A/B grades
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: DD plus one A level at Grade B Preferred BTEC: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma Applied Science, Business, Health and Social Care, IT, Sport. Other BTEC subjects may be considered when offered in combination with one A level from the following list: Biology, Business, Classical Civilisation, Chemistry, Economics, English Language/Literature, Geography, History, Languages, Law, Maths/Further Maths, Philosophy, Physics, Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies, and Sociology.
Extended Project
We recognise the benefit of the Extended Project in developing independent research and critical thinking skills. We would consider this as evidence of motivation to study a specific subject in more depth, and while we do not generally include it as part of our offer conditions, it may be used to further consider an application upon receipt of final examination results. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
34 (6,5,5 HL)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Preferred BTEC: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma Applied Science, Business, Health and Social Care, IT, Sport. Other BTEC subjects may be considered when offered in combination with one A level from the following list: Biology, Business, Classical Civilisation, Chemistry, Economics, English Language/Literature, Geography, History, Languages, Law, Maths/Further Maths, Philosophy, Physics, Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies, and Sociology.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
We accept a wide range of international qualifications for entry as outlined on our website – please view the individual course typical offers on our website and choose Ireland in the Country/region drop-down field for more information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D plus two A levels at Grades BB Preferred BTEC: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma Applied Science, Business, Health and Social Care, IT, Sport. Other BTEC subjects may be considered when offered in combination with one A level from the following list: Biology, Business, Classical Civilisation, Chemistry, Economics, English Language/Literature, Geography, History, Languages, Law, Maths/Further Maths, Philosophy, Physics, Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies, and Sociology.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Applicants taking the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma will be asked to achieve the A level requirements for their course as part of their qualification. The Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted alongside two A levels providing individual course entry and subject requirements are met. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| International, EU | £23,950 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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