Faculty: Faculty of Humanities, School of Philosophical, Historical and Interdisciplinary Studies. Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) degree combining Modern History and International Relations, including a year-long placement.

Career options enhanced by a placement year, including diplomacy, foreign service, international organizations, government agencies, policy analysis, journalism, research, education, and roles requiring strong analytical, research, communication, intercultural skills, and practical work experience with a historical and political perspective.

The University of Essex offers a forward-thinking environment and a diverse international community. Essex is a centre of world-leading research excellence for the social sciences. The university is located close to beautiful countryside and is only an hour away from London by train. This joint honours program, offered within the School of Philosophical, Historical and Interdisciplinary Studies in the Faculty of Humanities, includes a valuable placement year for practical experience.