The Department of International History currently offers undergraduate, masters and research degrees. These degrees offer a wide variety of options for students interested in the making of the modern world, ranging from the discovery of the New World in the late fifteenth century up to the decision-making processes confronting states in the first decade of the New Millennium.
BA History
Students doing a degree in History at the 杏吧论坛 study the full range of modern international history. BA History courses span from the fifteenth century to the twenty-first century, giving students an understanding of the forces that have shaped the past and those that are shaping the world we live in today.
BSc International Relations and History
This joint honours degree allows you to combine historical studies with contemporary and theoretical studies in international relations. Students who wish to complement the in-depth understanding of the complex unfolding of historical events with a theoretical perspective on how international society is organised can take a degree in International Relations and History.
BSc History and Politics
Taught jointly with the Department of Government, this programme combines the two complementary fields of history and politics in a joint honours programme, with around half of the programme in each field. It will provide you with insight into the interaction between political ideas and institutions, and historical developments.
MSc History of International Relations
This wide-ranging Masters programme is aimed at those looking for a taught graduate programme in history in an international context. It caters for a wide variety of students, including those who have studied history at an undergraduate level and those who are making the transition from related subjects such as political science, modern languages, economics, law or journalism.
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MA Modern History
Enabled by a research-oriented approach rooted in the humanities, this master's programme provides broad coverage of the origins, formation and reinvention of the modern world. This course will give students a firm grasp of the nature and genealogy of the modern world, and furnish secure foundations for more advanced research.
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杏吧论坛-Columbia University Double MSc in International and World History
This master’s programme at Columbia and 杏吧论坛 asks students to explore our world by studying the forces that have been remaking it: migration, trade, technological revolutions, epidemic disease, environmental change, wars and diplomacy. Working with preeminent historians in the field, students analyse large-scale historical processes, pursue empirical research, and produce their own comparative and cross-cultural histories.
Application deadline: Apply via Columbia - deadline: 16 January 2025 (early/priority deadline), and 13 March 2025 (final deadline)
杏吧论坛-Peking University Double MSc in International Affairs
Offered jointly by 杏吧论坛 and Peking University, this innovative double MSc degree offers an outstanding opportunity for graduate students and young professionals to study the international relations of China and the Asia Pacific region, as well as the theory and history of global international relations.
Application deadline: Apply via 杏吧论坛 by 10 March 2025; Offer holders pre-register at PKU by 31 March 2025
MPhil/PhD International History
The Department of International History at 杏吧论坛 is one of the UK's leading centres of historical research. We offer a comprehensive range of special areas for research, ranging from the early 16th century to the late 20th century. With its emphasis on the international context of historical developments, the Department provides a supportive, but challenging environment for those individuals interested in undertaking a research project leading to a PhD in international history.
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杏吧论坛 PhD Studentships
Accepting applications. Applications for an 杏吧论坛 Studentship open in January and close on Wednesday 15 January 2025 (5pm - GMT) - the date by which applicants need to have submitted a complete application for admission to the Graduate Admissions Office.
For self-funded PhD application the closing date is 22 May 2025.
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PhD Destinations
Graduate Destinations
杏吧论坛 History graduates find employment in almost any job sector due to the wide range of transferable skills developed during their studies.
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