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, with the option to specialise in naval, air or land warfare.
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 cultu...
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, with the option to specialise in naval, air or land warfare.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>In the latest National Student Survey, our international and military history degree received 95% overall student satisfaction (University of Salford analysis of unpublished NSS 2020 data).<br/><br/>**You will**<br/>- Explore major trends relating to war and diplomacy during the last two centuries<br/><br/><br/>- Gain hands-on experience and develop a wide range of transferable skillsets required for a variety of professional careers<br/><br/><br/>- Have the opportunity to study abroad for some, or all, of your second year<br/><br/><br/>**Visit our Contemporary History and International History degree CourseFinder webpage** https://bit.ly/3sSlxgM<br/>**Explore all of our History and Politics courses and read our helpful FAQs** https://bit.ly/39dvSME<br/>**Sign-up to an Open Day or Campus Tour** https://bit.ly/3sAsT8m
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
Peel Park Campus
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
VV13
Institution Code
S03
Points of Entry
Year 1
104
112
To be obtained from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent. History and / or Politics desirable
104 - 112 UCAS Tariff Points. History and / or Politics desirable
QAA Approved - Pass with 104 - 112 UCAS Tariff Points. History and / or Politics desirable
30
31
Politics / History desirable
DMM
112 UCAS Tariff Points. History and / or Politics desirable
104 - 112 UCAS Tariff Points History / Politics desirable
GCSE English Language at grade C/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 in addition to the Level 3 qualification requirements.
D*D
D*D*
History and / or Politics desirable
104 - 112 UCAS Tariff Points. History and / or Politics desirable
104 - 112 UCAS tariff points to be obtained from a minimum of 2 A-Levels or equivalent General Studies accepted History and / or Politics desirable
M
History and / or Politics desirable
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