History

Description

You will study the evolution and interaction of different states across the globe which will help you to understand the complexity of the modern world. Topics include the study of war, revolutions, social movements, political struggles and democratic advances across the world. International dimensions of learning span the discipline.
The course focuses on the period since 1860, with particular emphasis on the 20th century. However, in order to understand important ideas, trends and developments, you will cover earlier events. The main theme is the emergence of the modern state in its domestic and international setting. Some units of study focus on the relationship between states as they examine diplomacy, war and peace.
If you choose this course you will benefit from:

• A broad range of opportunities to enter graduate-level positions that require analytical skills;
• excellent employment opportunities – previous graduates have entered the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, and others are developing careers in defence, security and media management;
• The opportunity for an overseas field trip, study abroad or overseas placement;
• Expert teaching drawing on a range of backgrounds in history, politics and global security, taught by staff active in international research;
• Events and conferences featuring national and international politicians and dignitaries;
• Activities and events set up by the History, International Relations, Politics and Sociology Society (HIPSOC), a society and Facebook site created and run by the students of the department.

Detailed Course Facts

• GBP 8088 Module (EEA)
• GBP 10452 Module (International)

• English

Course Content

The course investigates the impact of ideas and ideologies that have shaped our perception of the world. In particular the impact of social, political and economic changes that have affected the development of states, how the relationships between states have changed and how those changes have impacted on the modern world.

The course also encourages you to look at the changing relationship between states and societies and gain an appreciation of the changing nature of historiographical debates. You will learn to interpret sources and the importance of argument based on evidence.

In the later years you can specialise in North American History, European History, Social History, or the History of Organised Crime. There is an optional placement or study abroad in your third year. In your final year you will also complete a dissertation.

Your course will be based on a series of lectures, with associated seminars and workshop practical classes. In addition, your personal tutor will review and discuss your progress with you and will be available for advice.

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6

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Requirements

• 5 GCSEs at grade A*-C including English Language, or specified equivalents.

• A-Levels: BCC
• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM

• International Baccalaureate Diploma: 28 points

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

  Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Coventry University.

Funding

Merit Scholarship scheme: £1,000, in year one only and based on academic performance.

• Available to all international students applying for full-time undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at Coventry University.
• Scholarships are allocated on the basis of academic merit. (Postgraduate applicants must hold 2.1 or equivalent, undergraduate applicants must hold A-levels or equivalent at grades BBC)
• There is no separate scholarship application process: all undergraduate applications from self-funded international students from any non-EU country and postgraduate applications from international, will automatically be considered for a merit award. You will not have to do anything, if you are successful you will be notified in due course by the International Office.

Occasionally, funding becomes available to enable the University, either centrally, through one of the faculties or from other sources, to offer research studentships in specified topics or fields of study.

Brazilian students are able to apply for full scholarship - including tuition fees and accommodation - to study undergraduate sandwich programmes at Coventry University.

The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the United Kingdom (CSC) offers opportunities to Commonwealth citizens to study in the UK, as part of the UK's contribution to the international Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan.

If you are a citizen of a developed Commonwealth country, you can apply for:

Scholarships for PhD and split-site (PhD) study

If you are a citizen of a developing Commonwealth country, you can apply for

• Scholarships for Masters, PhD, or split-site (PhD) study at UK universities
• Shared Scholarships for Masters study at selected UK universities

If you are a citizen of the Maldives, St Helena or the Seychelles, you can apply for:

• Scholarships for undergraduate study at UK universities

Ferguson Trust Scholarships are made available through the generosity of The Allan & Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust. The Trust was set up in memory of two generations of the Ferguson family to promote education, international friendship and understanding, and the promotion of world peace and development. The Trust supports people from low-income and conflict-affected regions who want to improve their knowledge of peace and reconciliation. Scholarship amounts vary and are dependent on individual circumstances and assessment.