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The BSc (Hons) History and International Relations degree offers an outstanding opportunity for students seeking to expand their knowledge and maximize their capabilities. This program skillfully combines modern historical studies with global political relations, covering essential subjects like nationalism, state formation, and international diplomacy.
Students will explore critical themes including the evolution of warfare, peacebuilding efforts, and conflicts rooted in religion and ethnicity. The curriculum provides extensive hands-on learning through educational excursions and a dedicated placement year. Learners will examine primary sources in regional archives, developing valuable research skills that give them a competitive edge in their professional journey. Graduates from Aston University's History and International Relations program emerge prepared for diverse career paths, with alumni securing positions in public service, corporate environments, and nonprofit organizations at prestigious employers such as IBM, Interserve, Capgemini, Virgin Active, and the BBC.