The BA (Hons) International Relations with History at the University of Portsmouth offers you a compelling exploration into the forces that shape our global landscape, blending historical context with contemporary international challenges. You will delve into critical issues such as global development, international security, and the dynamics of political thought, understanding how past events inform present-day conflicts, migration patterns, and climate change responses. This undergraduate degree is ideal for students eager to grasp the complexities of international relations and develop a nuanced perspective on global governance and historical causation.
This full-time, on-campus programme is studied over three years, providing you with a rich academic journey. You will engage with modules covering key themes in international relations, historical political thought, and the making of the Global South, alongside opportunities to analyse foreign policy, explore geopolitical hotspots, and understand the historical context of global inequalities. In your final year, you will undertake a significant dissertation or major project, allowing you to conduct in-depth, self-directed research. You will graduate with highly transferable skills in critical analysis, research, and communication, preparing you for careers in government, international organisations, NGOs, and the heritage sector.