Overview

International relations are the product of historical change which means that in order to understand one, you must consider the other. With our International Relations and History BA at the University of Leicester you will explore the ways in which these two fascinating topics are linked.

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.

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

Why Leicester?

Job prospects are excellent: 98% of our Politics and International Relations students are employed (or studying for a Masters degree) six months after graduating. (DLHE)
The academic staff in the department have written or edited dozens of books and publish regularly in major national and international journals. Where other people only get to read what our experts think, you will be working directly with them, learning from them in lectures and questioning them in seminars.
Guest speakers who have visited the University to discuss their lives in politics including MPS, members of the House of Lords, MEPs, members of the US Congress, officials working in UK and EU institutions, diplomats and senior personnel from the armed forces.
We have well-respected research centres covering Medieval History, Urban History, English Local History and Genocide and Holocaust Studies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Religious History
Histories of Violence
International Theory
The Making of Contemporary US Foreign Policy
Sex and Gender in Global Politics
Politics of the Global South
Gender History
Race and Ethnicity
All Bourgeois Now? Class in History
History in the Classroom
Living with Dictatorship: European Societies, 1918-1941
European Union Politics
International Security Studies
Foreign Policy Analysis
Latin American Politics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-06-30 00:00:00

More details

Late applications are accepted throughout the remainder of the application year, but are considered at the University’s discretion.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

History International Relations Modern History View 237 other Bachelors in Modern History in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

A/AS Levels: ABB-BBB. All subjects accepted. Two AS-levels considered in place of one A-level.
EPQ with A-levels: BBB-BBC + EPQ at grade B.
Access to HE Diploma: Pass diploma with 45 credits at Level 3, including 25 credits at Distinction
International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 28 points overall.
BTEC Nationals: Full Diploma with DDM

Tuition Fee

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International

18200 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18200 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

9250 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Leicester

751 - 1426 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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