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BA Military and International History

Brunel University London (Navitas), United Kingdom
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Course Overview

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the historical, political, social, and economic factors that shape military and international history. Students will explore the evolution of warfare, from ancient times to modern-day conflicts, and examine the impact of military strategy on global events. The program emphasizes critical thinking, research skills, and analytical abilities, preparing students for careers in academia, journalism, or government.

Additional Information

Brunel University London (Navitas) is a top-tier institution that offers a range of academic programs, including this BA Military and International History. The university's location in London provides access to a rich cultural heritage and diverse perspectives on international affairs. Students can benefit from the university's strong research focus, which enables them to engage with cutting-edge theories and methods in their studies.

Unlocking the Future of Military and International History: A World-Class Education at Brunel University London (Navitas)

Brunel University London (Navitas) offers a unique learning environment that fosters academic excellence, cultural diversity, and intellectual curiosity. The university's commitment to innovative teaching practices and interdisciplinary research provides students with a transformative educational experience. Students can benefit from the university's strong industry connections, which offer opportunities for internships, placements, and career advancement.

Why You Should Study This Course

Far from being just knowledge of the past, studying issues related to important world events, defence, security, intelligence and strategy are not only insightful, they’ll be highly valued in a troubled world by employers within these fields, and beyond.

A varied set of core modules will take you into 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 sector.

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.

Additionally, the original WWII operations bunker used by Sir Winston Churchill on the former RAF Uxbridge is a walk away from campus where Brunel students regularly volunteer.

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 modules:

  • 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 modules:

  • Historians and their Craft

  • The First World War

  • War and Geography

Optional modules:

  • 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)

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