BA Hons History with International Relations at University Of Plymouth
Wednesday, January 28th, 2009History summary
The emphasis is on British, American, European and Irish history from 1650 to the present day. Local and regional history is also included. The political, social, economic, intellectual and cultural nature of these societies is explored.
International Relations summary
International Relations looks at our rapidly changing world in terms of the political, economic and social issues that affect all our lives. You will be introduced to key events and debates in contemporary International Relations and may have the opportunity to study a number of relevant themes and issues.
These may include; International Security, Peace and Conflict Resolution, North-South International Relations; International Political Economy, the United Nations, Refugee Studies, Foreign Policy, Theory and area studies such as Africa, Middle East and South East Asia.
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Course highlights
Many study visits and field trips, linked to the area of study
All History staff are active researchers with an impressive research and publication record
Friendly, close-knit team of students and staff
Career opportunities
A range of practical and analytical skills are developed. Recent career destinations include industrial and retail management, consultancy and personnel administration, education, the civil service, libraries and the travel, tourist and heritage industries. In-depth knowledge of recent affairs is also vital for careers in politics, the media and publishing.
Entry requirements
240 points. A level/AS level (one of which should be: History, Ancient History, Classical Civilisation, Economics, Government and Politics, Law or Sociology). Equivalent qualifications may be considered.
International Baccalaureate: 26 points (including 3 subjects at higher level and English Language at A2).
Detailed entry requirements
Duration
3 years full-time
You will study the history of Britain and Europe from the 16th century to the end of the 20th century; Colonial America; Europe from 1850; the non-European world from 1850; Britian from 1640.
You will attend workshops using the primary source materials and the internet
International Relations
The modules at year one will introduce students to the concepts and processes of International Relations analysis
The modules include From Sovereignty to Global Governance and International Institutions and Regimes
Students are also strongly advised to study the modules Introduction to International Relations and Contemporary International Relations which provide students with an understanding to major international relations events since 1945
Year 2
History
Study includes: culture and society in Europe, 1450-1700; Germany and the Thirty Years War; European Reformation; riot in the 18th century; Britain 1940-1970, history of China; European history in the 20th century
Workshops examine and reconstruct elections
Techniques of the oral and film historian are explored
International Relations
In year two, minor students develop their knowledge of International Relations acquired at year one by studying modules exploring many important themes of contemporary International Relations
These modules include International Security and North-South International Relations together with the theoretical focus of Imagining the International System
Year 3
History
Modules include: Women and politics in early modern England; family, sex, and society in Britain 1450-1700; crime in the 18th and 19th centuries; the English reformation; the English revolution 1640-1660, Britain in the 1930s; history of European integration from 1945; the second World War
Dissertation
International Relations
Study options include peacekeeping and humanitarian intervention, refugee studies, arms control, European security, maritime studies, Asia-Pacific, Middle Eastern and postcolonial studies