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BA (Hons) Contemporary Military and International History

University of Salford, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

From wars of propaganda to weaponry and intelligence, explore the conflicts that have shaped society over the past 200 years with our international and military history degree. You’ll delve into topics as diverse as terrorism and intelligence, and can specialise in modules that cover a broad range of specialist subjects concerning the history of contemporary warfare and conflict.

As your studies progress, you’ll expand your knowledge of major trends relating to war and diplomacy over the last two centuries. From the Victorian period to the modern-day, you’ll choose from a range of optional modules designed to explore the political, economic and cultural dimensions of war, as well as the relations between states around the world.

What’s more, in the second and third year of your course you’ll have the opportunity to gain a wealth of real-world experience by pursuing study abroad or as part of one of our industry placements – both of which designed to give your CV the boost it needs to stand out in a competitive job market.

You will:

  • Explore major trends relating to war and diplomacy during the last two centuries

  • Gain hands-on experience and develop a wide range of transferable skillsets required for a variety of professional careers

  • Have the opportunity to study abroad for some, or all, of your second year

General Eligibility

GCSE

English Language at grade C/level 4 or above (or equivalent) is required. Maths at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) is preferred but not essential.

You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below

UCAS tariff points

104-112 points

A Level

104-112 points.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • Introduction to Security, Intelligence and Terrorism Studies

  • Issues in Contemporary History

  • International History (1) 1890-1945

  • International History (2) 1945-Present

  • Introduction to Contemporary Military History (1)

  • Introduction to Contemporary Military History (2)

2 Year 2
  • The Age of Revolution

  • Theories of War

  • Researching in History

Optional modules may include:

  • Air Power and Modern Warfare

  • Regimes and Dictatorships from 1918

  • Armoured Warfare

  • US Foreign Policy since 1945

  • Intelligence, Security and Politics in Britain 1909-94

  • Chinese Foreign Policy Since 1949

  • University Wide Language Programme

3 Year 3
  • Dissertation

Optional modules may include:

  • The First World War

  • Britain and the European Resistance 1939-45

  • The History and Politics of Socialism

  • Arab-Israeli Conflict

  • Military Archive Placement Scheme

  • Military History Publishing Placement

  • British Counter-Insurgency Since 1945

  • Britain and the Cold War

  • Photography and Conflict in the 20th and 21st Centuries

  • University Wide Language Programme

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

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