History and International Relations

Program Overview

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This History and International Relations program at Queen Mary University of London combines historical and theoretical study with a focus on current global challenges. It provides students with the tools to critically analyze historical and contemporary events, understand diverse perspectives, and develop strong communication and research skills. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in various fields, including museum/heritage roles, publishing, policy making, social research, and the Civil Service.

Program Outline

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History and International Relations - Queen Mary University of London

This program provides you with the tools to critically analyze historical and contemporary events, understand diverse perspectives, and develop strong communication and research skills. The program combines historical and theoretical study with a focus on current global challenges.

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Key Highlights:

• Explore diverse histories and perspectives from Africa, Asia, Europe, and the United States
• Learn from experts actively engaged in impactful research
• Participate in events, conferences, and discussions with leading figures in the field
• Study abroad opportunities available (optional)
• Develop skills valuable in various careers, including museum/heritage roles, publishing, policy making, social research, and the Civil Service

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Outline

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Year 1

• Compulsory Modules:
• History in Practice
• Introduction to International Relations
• Choose one from:
• Unravelling Britain: British History since 1801
• Global Encounters: Conquest and Culture in World History
• Choose from:
• Building the American Nation: 1756-1900
• Thinking Politically
• Screening History: Representing the Past in the Contemporary Historical Film
• Political Analysis
• The Foundations of Modern Thought: Introduction to Intellectual History
• Global Histories
• Europe in a Global Context since 1800
• Background to British Politics
• Controversies of Science and Technology in the Making of the Modern World
• Politics in Action
• Europe 1000-1500: The Middle Ages and their Legacy
• Reformation to Revolution: Europe and the World, 1500-1800

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Note:

The remaining modules should be split equally between both schools. All modules are subject to change.

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Year 2

• Compulsory Modules:
• History Research Project
• Choose from over 30 modules, such as:
• The American Century: The History of the United States, 1900-2000
• International Relations Theory
• Totalitarianism: Authoritarian Politics in History and Theory, 1920-2003
• The International Politics of the Developing World
• History of Political Thought
• War in World Politics
• Colonialism, Capitalism and Development

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Note:

The remaining modules should be split equally between both schools. All modules are subject to change.

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Year 3 (Optional if Studying Abroad)

• Compulsory Modules:
• Dissertation in Politics/International Relations
• Choose from over 20 modules, such as:
• Cold War America 1945 – 1975
• Nationalism & Ethnicity in International Relations
• The Germans and the Jews since 1871
• Totalitarianism: History & Theory of Twentieth Century Authoritarian Politics
• Africa and International Politics
• Latin American Politics
• The First Age of Globalisation: Money, Race, and Empire 1850-1933
• The Kennedy Years
• The War on Terror
• The Idea of 'the West': A History from the Nineteenth to the Twenty-First Century
• Global History of Pandemics from Plague to Coronavirus
• Colonial Fascism: A Global History from Blackshirt Invasion to Black Power
• Antifascism and The Global Cold War

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Note:

All modules are subject to change.

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Year 4 (if studying abroad)

• Modules taken in the host university

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Assessment

• Programme-level essays, based on your teaching and learning in modules, with additional support.
• Module-level assessments, including source analyses, book reviews, blog posts, learning logs, and presentations.
• A final year dissertation worth 25% of your final year mark, researching a specialized area of history.

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Teaching

• Two hours of weekly contact time: Typically, one-hour lecture followed by a one-hour seminar.
• Supplemental teaching: One-to-one discussions in staff office hours and feedback sessions.
• Independent study: Two to three hours for every hour spent in class.

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Careers

• Directly applicable careers: Museums, education, arts and heritage sector.
• Other potential careers: Publishing, journalism, policy, consumer and social research, management consulting, Civil Service.
• Specific examples of graduates' employers: Bank of England, Croud Marketing, Deutsche Bank, Gillamor Stephens, J.P. Morgan, LexisNexis
• Dedicated Careers Consultant available in the School of History.

• Queen Mary careers team offers support and resources.

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Other

• Program emphasizes the application of knowledge to real-world issues.
• Opportunities to learn from leading experts and researchers in the field.
• Vibrant student community with active societies and journals.
• Central London location provides access to world-class resources.

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Note:

• All information is subject to change.

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Home fees:

£9,250

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Overseas fees:

£23,350