The Bachelor of Arts in History and International Relations is a multidisciplinary programme designed to train graduates capable of understanding the significance of the past in making sense of today’s complex, globalised world. Majors must complete 90 credits of which at least 33 must be in the History courses, 27 in Government courses and 15 credits in a foreign language.
Students are required to complete the following core courses:
Level III
One of the following:
*Students who choose either French or Spanish, but lack ‘A’ Level or CAPE French/Spanish, will need to consult with the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures (DMLL) on language course options before making course selection before being placed in the appropriate level course. These students will need to take at least one extra Foreign Language course during Summer School. Visit the DMLL or available language options in 2022/2023.
**Level II and Level III students are required to take foreign language courses in the same language course option selected in Year 1.
*** Throughout their degree, students are required to complete 9 credits in courses within the Faculty of Humanities & Education (FHE), excluding courses offered by the Department of History & Archaeology (DoHA).
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