Contemporary Military and International History BA (Hons)
University of Salford
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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From wars of propaganda to weaponry and intelligence, explore the conflicts that have shaped society over the past 200 years with our international and military history degree. You’ll delve into topics as diverse as terrorism and intelligence, with the option to specialise in naval, air or land warfare.As your studies progress, you’ll expand your knowledge of major trends relating to war and diplomacy over the last two centuries. From the Victorian period to the modern-day, you’ll choose from a ...Read more

From wars of propaganda to weaponry and intelligence, explore the conflicts that have shaped society over the past 200 years with our international and military history degree. You’ll delve into topics as diverse as terrorism and intelligence, with the option to specialise in naval, air or land warfare.As your studies progress, you’ll expand your knowledge of major trends relating to war and diplomacy over the last two centuries. From the Victorian period to the modern-day, you’ll choose from a range of optional modules designed to explore the political, economic and cultural dimensions of war, as well as the relations between states around the world.What’s more, in the second and third year of your course you’ll have the opportunity to gain a wealth of real-world experience by pursuing study abroad or as part of one of our industry placements – both of which designed to give your CV the boost it needs to stand out in a competitive job market.In the latest National Student Survey, our international and military history degree received 95% overall student satisfaction (University of Salford analysis of unpublished NSS 2020 data).


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- Explore major trends relating to war and diplomacy during the last two centuries- Gain hands-on experience and develop a wide range of transferable skillsets required for a variety of professional careers- Have the opportunity to study abroad for some, or all, of your second year


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WUSCA ranking:
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12/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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51st
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
73rd
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Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 80 = 20% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
20%
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85%
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A level:

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Scottish Higher:

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Scottish Advanced Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

104 - 112 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

30 - 31 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

D*D - D*D* Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DMM Grades / Points required

T Level:

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104 - 112 UCAS tariff points to be obtained from a minimum of 2 A-Levels or equivalentGeneral Studies acceptedHistory and / or Politics desirable

104 - 112 UCAS Tariff Points. History and / or Politics desirable

104 - 112 UCAS Tariff Points. History and / or Politics desirable

To be obtained from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent. History and / or Politics desirable

QAA Approved - Pass with 104 - 112 UCAS Tariff Points. History and / or Politics desirable

Politics / History desirable

104 - 112 UCAS Tariff PointsHistory / Politics desirable

History and / or Politics desirable

112 UCAS Tariff Points. History and / or Politics desirable

History and / or Politics desirable

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History
20%
Music
13%
English Literature
12%
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