International Relations and History University of Leicester

Overview

With the International Relations and History degree at the University of Leicester you will be able to study the most vital issues affecting the modern world and understand their historical backgrounds - from the world's foremost powers (the United States, the EU, Russia and China) to smaller nations that are impacted by their behaviour.

Key facts

• You will be able to examine the workings and the health of the political system in Britain and other states. 

• You will also explore some of the most important and interesting issues in national and international politics: Who holds power and why? Is there a crisis of political participation? What are the appropriate limits to individual liberty? Is globalisation a positive process?

• Flexibility of modules in your second and third years will allow you to delve deeper into the areas of history and international relations that fascinate you the most. 

• Lecturers have in-depth knowledge across diverse interests, so whichever areas you study, you will receive knowledgeable support and insightful guidance.

Careers and employability

• The development of transferable skills is a key feature of teaching at Leicester. The courses are designed to ensure you are well equipped to secure graduate roles or places on postgraduate courses.

• They aim to improve your skills in written communications (from short reports to a long dissertation), oral presentation (both formal and informal), working as part of a team, independent learning (e.g. information gathering and time management), problem solving and information technology.