International History

Location:: Stoke-on-Trent campus
Location:: Stoke-on-Trent campus
Study option:: Full-time, distance learning, September start
Study option:: Part-time, distance learning, September start; Choose another study option
Duration:: 13 Months
Duration:: 3 Years
Start date:: 14 September 2020; 3 February 2020; 14 September 2020

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It’s an exciting and important moment to study International History. This distance learning course will stimulate inquiring minds by providing an insight into international relationships and rapid changes over time.

This course will take you on a journey through modern international history.

The MA offers the opportunity to develop interest and insight, whether you’re looking to develop your professional profile in a related field or wanting as an enthusiast to explore the relationship between history and politics. This is set against dramatic developments in communications, science and technology, urbanisation and industrialisation. The course is taught and assessed entirely online, giving you the freedom to study anytime, anywhere.

Enjoy the flexibility of distance learning while connecting with students with a range of experience. You’ll be encouraged to use digital platforms for a weekly programme of study with regular support from our experts and debate subject with fellow students.

On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: MA International History

Part-time study

This course is run as part-time distance learning over three years. However, it can be completed in a minimum of two years, four months.

The expected study pattern is to complete modules totalling 60 credits in each year of study.

Course content

The core modules provide context for research concerns focused on international history or international policy and diplomatic issues.

The dissertation is supervised by staff but is a student-centred piece of independent work. Topics may be drawn from the areas covered in your module selection.

Optional modules allow you to specialise in your course of study:

examine traditional conceptions of security, the impact of major events and newer approaches
study trade and development implications for less developed countries or approaches to foreign policy
adopt a more transnational approach to modern history

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Modules

The tables provide an indicative list of the modules that make up the course for the current academic year. Each module is worth a specified number of credits. Our teaching is informed by research, and modules change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline. We aim to ensure that all modules run as scheduled. If for any reason a module cannot be run we will advise you as soon as possible and will provide guidance on selecting an appropriate alternative module.

Standard route

Year 1 compulsory modules
Concepts In International History (Vle)	30 credits
Dissertation In International Relations (Vle)	60 credits
International Lives	30 credits
Transnationalism And Global Interdependence	30 credits

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Year 1 optional modules
Diplomacy And The Global World (Vle)	30 credits
Human Security	30 credits
Money, Trade And Development In The Global Political Economy	30 credits
Russian Foreign And Security Policy	30 credits

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Standard route

Year 1 compulsory modules
International Lives	30 credits
Transnationalism And Global Interdependence	30 credits

Year 2 compulsory modules
Concepts In International History (Vle)	30 credits

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Year 2 optional modules
Diplomacy And The Global World (Vle)	30 credits
Human Security	30 credits
Money, Trade And Development In The Global Political Economy	30 credits
Russian Foreign And Security Policy	30 credits

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Year 3 compulsory modules
Dissertation In International Relations (Vle)	60 credits

Entry requirements

UK qualifications

International qualifications

Honours degree of 2:2 or above, or relevant professional experience.

Language level must be at least IELTS 6-6.5 or equivalent. However, you’ll be considered if you have a level of fluency to meet the needs of the course.

The course is delivered through digital platforms so internet access is a requirement.

For equivalent entry requirements in your home country, please see the information on our country pages.

Choose your country

Check our entry and English language requirements for your country

Facilities

Off-campus library services

Distance learners benefit from a range of services including access to e-books, postal loans of physical books, online support from subject librarians and more.

Blackboard (VLE)

Blackboard is a virtual learning environment which houses your learning content. It enables online teaching/learning, provides spaces to build online communities and knowledge sharing.

Careers

After completing the International History MA, you’ll be equipped with transferable skills attractive to employers. These can be adapted to a range of professions including:

Education
National foreign or defence ministries
Armed forces
Security services
International or regional organisations

Eager for more knowledge? Upon completion, you’ll be ideally placed for further academic study at PhD level.

Teaching and assessment

Overview

Study time

Teaching

As a distance learning student you’ll be expected to study independently. Support is available when you need it. You can contact your tutor by phone, email or in person.

Our teaching is supported through our Virtual Learning Environment called Blackboard. This means you can access a range of materials to support your studies wherever you are. This includes discussion forums where you can debate subjects with your tutors and fellow students.

Assessment

There are two types of assessments: practice (also called formative) or formal (also called summative).

Your formal assessments could include essays, virtual presentations or critical reviews.

Learning support

Your course tutors will provide lots of support. But you can also take advantage of our Academic Skills team, who can help you online with:

Study skills (including reading, note-taking, presentation skills)
Written English (including punctuation, grammar)
Academic writing (including how to reference)
Research skills
Critical thinking
Revision and assessment skills (including time management)

If you have additional needs like dyslexia or a sensory impairment, then our Student Enabling Centre is here to help sure nothing stands in your way.

Additional support

If you have additional needs like dyslexia or a sensory impairment, then our AccessAbility Services are here to help make sure nothing stands in your way.

Feedback

We know that it’s important for you to be able to gauge your progress. So, your tutor will give you feedback on any practice assessments you do or through a weekly discussion board.

We usually give you feedback on formal assessments within 20 working days, but the format will vary for each module.

You will typically need to complete 10 – 15 hours of independent work each week. However, the actual study time will vary from student to student.

Independent learning

The focus of this course is independent learning and individual study time. This could involve:

Set reading material or e-text books
Researching e-journals and e-books from the library or library books which can be posted to you (UK based students only)
Preparing for your dissertation

Fees

Overview

Additional costs

Financial support

For the course starting on 14 September 2020 the tuition fees are:

Study option
Full time

UK / EU / Channel Islands
£7,850 per course

International (Non-EU)
£7,850 per course

For the course starting on 3 February 2020 the tuition fees are:

Study option
Part time

UK / EU / Channel Islands
£2,535 per year of study

International (Non-EU)
£2,535 per year of study

For the course starting on 14 September 2020 the tuition fees are:

Study option
Part time

UK / EU / Channel Islands
£2,610 per year of study

International (Non-EU)
£2,610 per year of study

If you would like to know more about the fees listed and what this means to you then please get in touch with our Enquiries Team.

Alumni discount

If you have previously completed an undergraduate degree with us, you may be entitled to a discount off your course fee for any subsequent postgraduate taught course. For further information please contact Graduate Relations.

Accommodation and living costs
Accommodation and living costs are not included in our fees. For more information on accommodation and living costs, please see: Accommodation

Accommodation and living costs

Accommodation and living costs are not included in our fees.

For more information on accommodation and living costs, please see: Accommodation

Sources of financial support

Providing you are studying towards a full Masters qualification you may be able to apply for a postgraduate loan of up to £10,609 to help with tuition fees, maintenance and other associated costs. Student loans are available for many of our postgraduate degrees and are provided by the Student Loans Company (SLC). The loan can cover a wide range of postgraduate study options - part-time, full-time and distance learning.

For more information and how to apply visit postgraduate loans.

Bursaries and scholarships

As a postgraduate student at Staffordshire, you may be eligible for additional financial support through one of our scholarships and bursaries. You can visit our funding page to find out more and check your eligibility.

Our students

Student stories

Richard Madden
MA International History, Graduated 2016

I very much enjoyed the modules on Diplomacy, International Relations and International Security along with the dissertation. My tutors were all very knowledgeable and supportive. The course encouraged me to specialise and I am now doing a second Masters as a direct result. I intend in the future to use my MA to work either with a relevant NGO or in international relations/security. There is a large workload but it’s worth it in the end!

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Stoke-on-Trent campus

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MA

Study option:

Part-time, distance learning, September start

Start date:

14 September 2020

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Rules and regulations

If you are offered a place at Staffordshire University, your offer will be subject to our rules, regulations and enrolment conditions, which may vary from time to time.

Students of Staffordshire University enter into a contract with us and are bound by these rules and regulations, which are subject to change. For more information, please see: University Policies and Regulations.

Part-time study

Part-time study

Course content

Webinar: Can NATO withstand Trump’s presidency? (Dr Simon Smith)

Modules

Standard route

Modules

Standard route

Entry requirements

Facilities

Off-campus library services

Blackboard (VLE)

Careers

Postgraduate Open Event

Teaching and assessment

Teaching

Assessment

Learning support

Additional support

Feedback

Fees

Alumni discount

Alumni discount

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