International Relations and History, BA (Hons)
Swansea UniversitySingleton Park Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
International Relations and History explores big questions of state formation, globalisation, human rights, security studies, or peace and conflict and asks how past events shape today’s world. You will learn about theories of International Relations and real-world case studies alike, such as wars and revolutions, decolonisation, or migration in the past and present. You will also cover history through subjects including women’s history and gender, memory of war and conflict, and race and racism.
Studying this degree course opens up a range of exciting career opportunities by helping you develop skills such as working with primary sources, applying concepts to real-world scenarios, and interpreting complex events, which are all highly valued by employers.
Key highlights
- Explores state formation, globalisation, human rights, security, and peace and conflict
- Combines International Relations theory with real-world case studies
- Case studies include wars, revolutions, decolonisation and migration past and present
- History modules cover women's history, gender, and race and racism
- Study memory of war and conflict alongside contemporary global issues
- Builds skills in primary source analysis and interpreting complex events
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBB-BCC — BBB-BCC.
- UCAS tariff points: 120 — BBB-BCC DDM-DMM in Humanities or Social Sciences - minimum of 21 Distinctions and 24 Merits at Level 3 Merit 120 UCAS tariff points from 3 highest qualifications 32 points
Scholarships
International Excellence Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded as a discount on tuition fees worth up to £5,000 in the first year of study, with a further £2,000 awarded in Year 2 (for £5,000 awardees only, subject to achieving a 70% average).
Swansea University Sport Scholarship
Financial support (of up to £2000).
Thrive Bursary
The Thrive bursary is a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees for the first year of study, with a progression bursary of £2,000 in subsequent years (applied as a discount off tuition fees).
Up to £4,000
Careers this course leads to
- Policy analyst
- Civil servant
- Diplomatic service officer
- NGO or charity officer
- Political researcher
- Journalist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £19,000 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Swansea University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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