现代历史和国际关系文学士学位（荣誉学位）

您将在现代历史和国际关系领域获得全面的基础，并将探索这些学科如何相互影响。您在第一年就将国际关系和政治的入门单元与历史单元一起学习，并在第二和第三年继续结合现代历史和国际关系单元。两个部门都有多种选择，您可以选择撰写政治或历史专业的最后一年的论文。在您的历史模块中，您将研究西方近200年历史中不同人的思想，文化和经济学的交集。您将了解当今的“现代”世界之间的关系，该世界假定了政治自由，全球相互依存和性取向以及起源于18和19世纪的事件和思想的重要性。
You obtain a thorough grounding in the fields of modern history and international relations, and will explore how these disciplines influence one another.You take introductory modules in international relations and politics alongside your history modules in your first year, and continue to combine modules in modern history and international relations in your second and third years. There is a range of options to choose from in both departments and you choose to write your final-year dissertation in either politics or history.In your history modules you investigate the intersection of the ideas, cultures and economics of different people over the last 200 years of western history. You're introduced to the relationship between today's ‘modern' world, which assumes the significance of political liberty, global interdependence and sexuality, and events and ideas which originated in the 18th and 19th centuries.This course should also interest you if you want to understand how the international system works, how decisions are made and how lines are drawn. You'll gain a foundation in politics, while the study of international relations develops your research and critical analysis skills, while teaching you methods of analysis and giving you awareness of the world system.You have the opportunity to further your interests in modern history and international relations by selecting modules from a wide range of specialisms, including:conflict and security studiesthe politics of the Middle Eastthe spread of communist-inspired revolutions in China, Russia, and Latin Americathe origins and consequences of the Cold Warimperialism in AfricaStudy abroadYour education extends beyond the university campus. We support you in expanding your education through offering the opportunity to spend a year or a term studying abroad at one of our partner universities. The four-year version of our degree allows you to spend the third year abroad or employed on a placement abroad, while otherwise remaining identical to the three-year course.Studying abroad allows you to experience other cultures and languages, to broaden your degree socially and academically, and to demonstrate to employers that you are mature, adaptable, and organised.Placement yearWhen you arrive at Essex, you can decide whether you would like to combine your course with a placement year. You will be responsible for finding your placement, but with support and guidance provided by both your department and our Employability and Careers Centre.If you complete a placement year you'll only pay 20% of your usual tuition fee to Essex for that year.