History and International Relations BA (Hons)
Manchester Metropolitan University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 70 graduates of History and International Relations BA (Hons) and other courses in Politics & International Relations at Manchester Metropolitan University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Politics & International Relations.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Politics & International Relations
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Politics & International Relations at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £22000 | £20000 | £24500 |
25-75 percentile range | £21000 - £23000 | £16000 - £26000 | £19500 - £30500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Politics & International Relations
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25094 | £23498 | £28660 |
25-75 percentile range | £21262 - £29236 | £18182 - £29536 | £21698 - £37558 |
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Course Description
Understanding the power play of international relations is the key to unlocking the secrets of success on the global stage. In addition, studying history will help you to understand how the past affects every aspect of our lives - from the language we speak, to the politics of race, gender, religion and identity.
This Joint Honours degree will provide you with the skills to explore the social and political landscape of human consciousness throughout time and place. You will discover how people lived, and how they perceived and interacted with the world around them. Investigating past events, you will encounter war, injustice, new frontiers, political upheaval, ancient civilisations, invasions, conspiracies, catastrophes and revolutions. You will gain a firm grasp of the core theories of international relations and their underlying methods. You will get a broad grounding in contemporary government and world politics, including the changing nature of the modern state system.
A wide variety of optional units means that you can pursue your own interests – with units becoming increasingly flexible as you progress through the course. With practical skills training, including advanced analytical approaches, and all the experience that brings – this degree opens up doors to a range of interesting and rewarding career possibilities and provides the skills to progress to higher research programmes.
Placement and/or study abroad options may be available, potentially extending the duration of study up to 4 years. Study abroad will be subject to any international travel restrictions and/or availability.
This course has a foundation year available.
Features and Benefits
- We are one of the largest centres for historical study in the UK.
- Take advantage of the opportunity to undertake collaborative projects with museums, art galleries or other external partners, equipping you with practical 'real world' experience and helping you to gain a competitive edge in the graduate jobs market.
- The Department of History, Politics and Philosophy has a wealth of expertise, with leading researchers whose published work covers a wide range of times and places, and this research underpins all of our teaching. The department is also home to the Manchester Centre for Public History and Heritage.
- International relations staff are also research-active and have expertise in areas including critical international relations, digital politics and US foreign policy, and the course content is directly informed by these research specialisms of the teaching team.
- Our fantastic team of highly skilled researchers and academic staff are ready to support your learning and provide you with the essential tools for your studies – both in person and online.
- The Joint Honours degree offers an opportunity to study two subjects at degree level, enabling you to benefit from high quality teaching across more than one subject.
- The teaching team is friendly, supportive and committed to research-informed teaching, providing an intellectually challenging environment for our students. As a student at Manchester Metropolitan University you will benefit from pastoral care and a study support network designed specifically for Joint Honours students.
- Employability is embedded into all areas of the programme, including the units, teaching methods and assessments. The course is geared, in part, around the practical skills needed to enhance your career prospects, and we provide regular networking opportunities with alumni and employers. We also offer a range of volunteering, internship and placement opportunities, and a variety of work-based tasks.
- Our course provides flexible opportunities for internationalisation, including an opportunity to study a foreign language as part of the course, and the option to study abroad in your second year.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of History and International Relations BA (Hons) at Manchester Metropolitan University
25% | Business and public service associate professionals |
20% | Sales occupations |
15% | Information Technology Professionals |
5% | Natural and social science professionals |
5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
5% | Engineering professionals |
5% | Protective service occupations |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
Equivalent qualifications and combinations will be considered, including Extended Project (EPQ) at grade C or above. AS levels (or qualifications equivalent to AS level) are not accepted. Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course.
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
GCSE grade C/4 in English language. Equivalent qualifications (e.g. Functional Skills) may be considered
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 5.5
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of Manchester Metropolitan University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Manchester Metropolitan University in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #45
- #301
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
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- #40
- #351
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- Social Sciences
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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About Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester Metropolitan University is a publicly funded institution, founded in 1970 in the city of Manchester. Located in the heart of the city, students can take full advantage of being less than a ten minute walk away from the City Centre. Academically, the university offers all of the more common Liberal Arts programmes, but also some less frequently seen subjects such as Criminology and Sociology. Graduate students can expect to enjoy the privacy and quiet of the university’s seventh floor, which is entirely dedicated to post-graduate and PhD studies.
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Student composition of Manchester Metropolitan University
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Total number of students enrolled at Manchester Metropolitan University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 27525
- postgraduates:
- 5195
- Total:
- 32720
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “International Relations”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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International Relations BA (Hons) | University of Essex | 81% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £20500 | 119 | Colchester | On campus Full-time | |
International Relations and Politics (with Professional Placement Year) BA (Hons) | Bath Spa University | 77% | 3% | 10% | £9250 | £15750 | 116 | Bath | On campus Full-time | |
History and International Relations BA (Hons) | Brunel University | - | - | - | £9250 | £17665 £19430 | - | Uxbridge | On campus Full-time | |
War, Peace and International Relations with Placement Year BA (Hons) | University of Reading | - | - | - | £9250 | £22350 | - | Reading | On campus Full-time | |
Politics and International Relations BA (Hons) | University of Hull | 89% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £15400 | 116 | Hull | On campus Full-time | |
Politics and International Relations BA (Hons) | University of Strathclyde | - | - | - | £9250 | £19600 | - | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
International Relations and Politics BA (Hons) | London Metropolitan University | 85% | 0% | 20% | £9250 | £17600 | 114 | London | On campus Full-time | |
International Relations and Music Production BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 76% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £12500 | 107 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Law and International Relations LLB (Hons) | The University of Edinburgh | 64% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £26500 | 206 | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time | |
International Relations BA (Hons) | University of Exeter | - | - | - | £9250 | £23700 | - | Exeter | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 19 October, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023