International Relations with Modern History with a Placement Year BA (Hons)

<strong>Overview</strong> <br/><br/>Ever wondered why global politics works the way it does today? International relations scholars examine how our world functions now, while historians unravel the past to illuminate the present. Together, these complementary disciplines offer you the most complete understanding of global politics across time. On this version of the course, you’ll normally spend 9-12 months of your third year in a work placement, gaining invaluable real-world experience and employability skills in a relevant area of your choice. <br/><br/>Our BA International Relations and Modern History with a Placement Year is an exciting journey that takes you from the origins of our modern global system to todays breaking headlines. Youll develop skills that employers value while exploring questions that truly matter. Throughout your degree, youll receive personalised support from your academic adviser and a dedicated career specialist wholl help you identify, and access opportunities aligned with your passions and goals. <br/><br/>At UEA, youll dive into current global issues like what causes wars to break out and why economic crises spread across borders. Simultaneously, youll develop the historical perspective needed to truly understand these challenges—seeing how todays system of separate nations evolved over more than three centuries. <br/><br/>Youll discover how todays pressing challenges—from climate change cooperation to growing competition between world powers and conflicts from Europe to the Indo-Pacific—all have deep historical roots that explain why theyre so difficult to solve. <br/><br/>Taught by leading experts from two prestigious UEA Schools known for outstanding teaching and research, this course prepares you for diverse career paths. Many graduates pursue rewarding careers in politics, diplomacy, journalism, think tanks, international business, and non-profit organisations making real differences in the world. <br/><br/><strong>Disclaimer</strong><br/><br/>Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the providers website: <strong>www.uea.ac.uk</strong>