BA (Hons) Joint Honours History and International Relations in Manchester United Kingdom | Manchester Metropolitan University

Grasping the dynamics of global diplomacy is crucial for achieving success in international affairs. Furthermore, examining historical events reveals how they shape every facet of modern life—from linguistic evolution to contemporary debates about race, gender, faith, and identity. This combined degree program equips you with analytical tools to examine humanity's socio-political evolution across different eras and regions. You'll uncover how societies functioned and how individuals interpreted and engaged with their surroundings. Through historical inquiry, you'll confront themes of conflict, inequality, exploration, political transformation, early cultures, migrations, intrigues, disasters, and radical change. The curriculum ensures comprehensive understanding of fundamental international relations theories and their methodological foundations. You'll receive extensive knowledge about current governance structures and global political systems, including evolving state frameworks. Numerous elective modules allow specialization—with growing flexibility as you advance through the program. Incorporating hands-on training in sophisticated analytical techniques, this degree creates pathways to diverse fulfilling careers while preparing students for advanced academic research. Optional work placements or overseas study opportunities (potentially extending the program to four years) may be available, contingent on travel regulations and program availability.

Career opportunities
This dual-subject degree enhances employment prospects by cultivating expertise across two disciplines. Graduates may find positions in both public and private sectors, including management roles, educational institutions, news organizations, broadcasting, and governmental agencies. Additional prospects exist with international bodies, nonprofit organizations, political entities, and media outlets.

The program also serves as a foundation for advanced academic pursuits and professional qualifications. Alumni frequently pursue postgraduate studies such as MA History/Public History and Heritage programs to deepen their historical specialization, or enroll in MA International Relations and Global Communications and MSc Digital Society programs (with concentrations in Digital Sociology or Digital Politics)—where our institution hosts an expanding research initiative examining digital culture and society.