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BA Military and International History

Brunel University London, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

The BA Military and International History course at Brunel University London provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the political, social, and military history of various regions and countries around the world. The program covers a wide range of topics, including warfare, diplomacy, international relations, and strategic studies. Students will learn how to analyze historical events and processes, develop critical thinking skills, and gain insight into the complexities of global politics. This course is ideal for those interested in pursuing a career in academia, research, or government policy-making.

Additional Information

The course is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in military history, as well as the skills and knowledge needed to analyze historical events from multiple perspectives. Students will have access to a range of resources, including archival materials, primary sources, and scholarly articles. The program also offers opportunities for internships, study abroad programs, and research projects, providing students with hands-on experience in their field of study.

Discover Your Passion for Military and International History at Brunel University London

Brunel University London is an excellent choice for students interested in Military and International History due to its strong reputation for academic excellence and research. The university offers a range of programs that provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in their chosen career. The campus is located in the heart of London, providing students with access to a wealth of cultural and historical resources.

Why You Should Study This Course

A varied set of core modules will take you into the scope of studying history at University, whether you’ve got a history qualification or not. Modules like ‘What is History’ which uncovers the themes and tools used by historians and ‘Total War in the Modern Era’, chronicling key wars and their influence, will help prepare you for the more specialist modes to follow later in the course.

A wide range of optional modules in years two and three will help you decide where your interests lie in preparation for your final year project, including the option to study intelligence and security taught by experts in the University’s internationally renowned Centre of Intelligence and Security Studies (BCISS).

Along the way, you will build a toolkit of transferable skills gained through evidence-gathering, analysis, problem-solving, drafting and communications, which can be applied to a wide range of industries within the public and private sectors.

Opt for a placement year and you’ll be adding a year’s experience in a job role and industry sector that will help to show future employers where you might be a good fit for their organisation. Your placement doesn’t have to be related to history and you’ll get plenty of support from staff and resources in the University’s Professional Development Centre.

Studying military and international history at Brunel has many advantages. Situated in London, the course has established links to world-renowned archives and libraries based in and close to London, including the Caird Library (National Maritime Museum), The National Archives and the Imperial War Museum, among others.

General Eligibility

  • GCE A-level BBB.

  • BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma DDM.

  • BTEC Level 3 Diploma DM and A-level at grade B.

  • BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma D in any subject with A-levels grade BC.

  • International Baccalaureate Diploma 30 points. GCSE English equivalent SL 5 or HL 4 and Mathematics SL 4 or HL 4.

  • Obtain a minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points in the Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at Level 3.

  • T levels: Merit overall

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Compulsory

  • Africa and the World

  • Conflict and Diplomacy in the Modern Era

  • Europe at War, 1914-1945

  • Makers of Modern Strategy

  • The Problem of the Past

  • Total War in the Modern Era, 1789-1945

2 Year 2

Compulsory

  • Historians and their Craft

  • The First World War

  • War and Geography

Optional

  • Australia and The Modern World

  • Colonialism and Decolonization

  • National Security Intelligence

  • The State and Revolution

  • US Foreign Policy from WW2 to the End of the Cold War

3 Year 3

Compulsory

  • Military and International History Dissertation

  • From Gibraltar to Suez: Britain’s Quest to Dominate the Mediterranean

Optional

  • Arab-Israeli Conflict

  • The British Maritime World, 1660-1815

  • The Creation of the Western Alliance 1945-1955

  • Long Walk to Freedom: The Rise and Fall of Apartheid in South Africa

  • The Second World War

  • Terrorism and Counterterrorism

  • Violence and Conflict in Eastern Africa

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69
  • IELTS: 6.5 (min 5.5 in all areas)

  • Pearson: 59 (59 in all subscores)

  • BrunELT: 63% (min 55% in all areas)

  • TOEFL: 90 (min R18, L17, S20, W17)  

Additional Information

This course is available: 4 years full-time with placement

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