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Modern and Contemporary History BA
University of Leicester — Leicester, United Kingdom
Modern and Contemporary History BA is a undergraduate Art & Design course at University of Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom. It takes 3-4 years, costs £20,950 per year and starts in September.
Undergraduate · 3-4 years · Full-time · Art & Design · £20,950 per year
Intakes: September
Run in partnership with Politics and International Relations, this course will emphasise the history of the recent past and integrate it with contemporary politics and international relations. Ideal if your main interests lie in the 20th and 21st century – you will be able to concentrate on a focused chronological period, with modules covering a broad geographical range. You will learn about the various factors, particularly political factors, that shape historical events and our understanding of them. An appreciation of international relations is vital for analysing the fluctuating relationsh
Modules
- Making History
- Introduction to Comparative Politics: Europe and the USA
- People and Places
- Modern Britain: c1700-Present
- Order and Disorder: International Relations 1945 to the Present
- Europe 1861-1991: Emancipation and Subjugation
- With Liberty and Justice for All? US History since 1776
- The Shock of the Modern
- Perceiving the Past
- Becoming the Historical Researcher
- Political Parties in Contemporary Britain
- The Curious Feminist: Gender in Global Politics
- Politics of the Global South
- Global Cities
- Jack-the-Ripper: Crime, Popular Culture and Policing in Victorian Times
- Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union
- History in the Classroom
- Working with History: The Heritage Field Project
- World's End: Historical Perspectives on Contemporary Environmental Crises
- International Security Studies
- Foreign Policy Analysis
- Governing Societies in Conflict
- Preparing for your Dissertation
- History Dissertation
- Politics Dissertation
- After Hitler: Society, Culture and The Politics of The Nazi Past in The Two Germanies, 194
- Cultures of Struggle and Liberation: Twentieth Century Southern Africa
- The Presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt
- Sport and the British
- You are what you Wear? Clothing, Fashion and Belonging in the Modern World
Careers
- Adecco
- Bank of America
- Civil Service
- Commonwealth War Graves
- Heritage Fund
- Home Office
- The History of Parliament
- The National Trust
Frequently asked questions
How long is Modern and Contemporary History BA at University of Leicester?
Modern and Contemporary History BA takes 3-4 years (Full-time).
How much does Modern and Contemporary History BA at University of Leicester cost?
The listed tuition fee is £20,950 per year. Fees can change, so confirm the current amount before you apply.
When does Modern and Contemporary History BA start?
Intakes: September.
What level is Modern and Contemporary History BA?
It is a undergraduate course in Art & Design.
What will I study on Modern and Contemporary History BA?
Modules include Making History, Introduction to Comparative Politics: Europe and the USA, People and Places, Modern Britain: c1700-Present, Order and Disorder: International Relations 1945 to the Present and Europe 1861-1991: Emancipation and Subjugation.
What careers can Modern and Contemporary History BA lead to?
Typical roles include Adecco, Bank of America, Civil Service, Commonwealth War Graves, Heritage Fund and Home Office.