History and International Relations - BA (Hons)

### Explore the past, encounter diverse societies and explain cultural changes.   We’ve designed this programme to cover key themes such as the state system, security, and globalisation. Study through the lens of historical and contemporary examples, from the Haitian Revolution to the global financial crisis, while learning how to apply theory to the real world.  Studying in a city steeped in history, surrounded by outstanding museums, parliament and resources, you’ll expand your knowledge as you explore different histories and perspectives from Africa, Asia, Europe and the United States.  ### Focusing on your future.  Develop knowledge, skills, adaptability, and resilience to succeed in an ever-changing global job market and become active global citizens. We work with the Queen Mary Careers and Enterprise Centre to ensure you know how to communicate your competitive edge in the job market.  To succeed in the global market, you’ll acquire vocationally crucial skills such as critical thinking, information analysis, communication, deadline management, and an understanding and respect for other values and cultures.    We offer many ways for you to apply your knowledge into action. You can complete a placement with one of 60 internship partners in the heritage sector through our [History & Heritage Internship module ](https:www.qmul.ac.ukhistorystudyundergraduate-studycareers)or work closely with politics with our parliamentary internship. You could contribute your writing and editing skills to our [Queen Mary history journal ](https:qmhistoryjournal.wixsite.comqmhj)stocked by the British Library. Or you could work on live business projects and offer professional insights with qHeritage.