Modern and Contemporary History University of Leicester

Overview

Run in partnership with Politics and International Relations, this course will emphasise the history of the recent past and integrate it with contemporary politics and international relations. Ideal if your main interests lie in the 20th and 21st century – you will be able to concentrate on a focused chronological period, with modules covering a broad geographical range.

Following the Modern and Contemporary History BA programme at University of Leicester you will learn about the various factors, particularly political factors, that shape historical events and our understanding of them. 

Key facts

• An appreciation of international relations is vital for analysing the fluctuating relationships that countries share with one another, either directly or through international bodies such as the UN. 

• The topical nature of this course will not only help you understand the past but also prepare you to construct informed arguments about events that are unfolding today.

Careers and employability

• They offer several practical or placement modules so that you can gain hands-on experience in your chosen career path. 

• For instance, the 'History in the Classroom' module includes practical teaching experience by incorporating a placement in a local school and our 'Heritage Field Project' will give you hands on experience working in the heritage industry, offering you invaluable experience for the future.

• They routinely develop paid internship opportunities for the students to gain additional, relevant work experience during their degrees. Roles such as research assistance, conference organiser, and editorial assistant have been offered in recent years.

Graduate destinations

Graduates from our History degrees have gone on to work for a wide range of employers including:

• Department of Education

• Troubadour Publishing

• British Standards Institution

• Nissan