History, International Relations and Politics
Explore diverse aspects of past cultures and gain a rich perspective on current issues
History, International Relations and Politics
Explore diverse aspects of past cultures and gain a rich perspective on current issues
10th
university for student satisfaction in the UK
Complete University Guide 2023
1st
in the UK for satisfaction with Politics courses
Guardian University League Tables 2021
21st
out of 121 UK universities
Guardian University Guide 2022
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Our 2023 Applicant Day dates:
10:00 - 14:00 Saturday 11 February
12:30 - 16:30 Wednesday 15 February
12:30 - 16:30 Wednesday 8 March
10:00 - 14:00 Saturday 25 March
Study the intriguing worlds of
History, International Relations and Politics
Study the intriguing worlds of History, International Relations and Politics
Expert teaching
Learn from expert staff with additional insight from regular guest speakers.
Smaller teaching groups
More intimate teaching means better learning and support for our students.
Wide range of study areas
Study historical and contemporary issues from across the globe.
Built around employability
Dedicated work placement options help develop your employability and skills.
History, International Relations and Politics courses
Explore our thought-provoking and rewarding courses that develop your research, analytical and critical-thinking skills
Our dedicated selection of degrees includes joint honours programmes with subjects from across the Department of Humanities.
Select a learning level
- All
- Undergraduate
- Postgraduate
- PGCE
BA (Hons) History
- Study historical events and contexts from around the world, from the Middle Ages through to the present day
- Build your degree around your own research interests
- Learn from experts in their fields
- Smaller class sizes for better learning
BSc (Hons) Politics
- Study political events, conflicts, and challenges from around the globe and their effects on the modern world
- Build your degree around your own research interests
- Learn from experts in their fields
- Smaller class sizes for better learning
BA (Hons) Medieval and Early Modern History
- Study historical events and contexts from around the world, from the Middle Ages through to the end of the seventeenth century
- Build your degree around your own research interests
- Learn from experts in their fields
- Smaller class sizes for better learning
BA (Hons) Politics and Contemporary History
- Study Politics both from a policy-oriented and an academic perspective.
- Examine significant events and periods from contemporary history
- Learn from experts in their fields
- Smaller class sizes for better learning
BA (Hons) Modern History
- Study historical events, conflicts and contexts from around the world over the past three hundred years
- Build your degree around your own research interests
- Learn from experts in their fields
- Smaller class sizes for better learning
LLB (Hons) Law with International Relations
- Learn the seven core foundations of legal knowledge
- Understand Britain's place in the international context
- Gain key skills in analysis, negotiation, and international communication
- Smaller class sizes for better learning
BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations
- Study political events, conflicts, challenges and their effects on relationships between states
- Build your degree around your own research interests
- Learn from experts in their fields
- Smaller class sizes for better learning
BA (Hons) Creative Writing and History
- Learn to write novels, poetry, screenplays, non-fiction and more
- Gain critical insight into historical societies from a variety of contexts and time periods
- Learn from published writers and expert researchers
- Smaller class sizes for better learning
BA (Hons) Politics and Philosophy & Ethics
- Study the links between philosophy, ethics and contemporary political events, conflicts, and challenges
- Build your degree around your own research interests
- Learn from experts in their fields
- Smaller class sizes for better learning
BA (Hons) English Literature and History
- Critically engage with literature from around the world
- Engage with historical debates from a variety of contexts
- Learn from expert staff and expert researchers
- Smaller class sizes for better learning
Expert teaching
High-quality teaching from tutors here to support you and your learning
Our teaching staff consistently receive outstanding National Student Survey scores, having received over 90% teaching satisfaction ratings every year for the last decade.
Study options
Explore the history and politics of countries around the world
We encourage our students to explore their individual interests with modules that focus on history, international relations and politics from across Britain, Europe, Africa and America throughout the
past millennium.
Library facilities
Utilise over half a million print and online research resources
The University of Chichester library holds more than 200,000 books with additional access to over 500,000 eBooks.
There are also around 380 print subscriptions to journals, as well as electronic access to a further 12,000 journals containing over 20 million articles to support your independent research.
Expert teaching staff
Learn from experienced staff at the forefront of their fields
Director of the Institute of
Arts and Humanities
Professor Hugo Frey is a cultural and political historian who focuses on twentieth century France and Francophone Europe, especially on the politics of visual culture.
Professor of the History of Africa and the African Diaspora
Dr Hakim Adi is one the few historians specialising in the history of the African diaspora in Britain, with a focus on African history of the twentieth century.
Senior Lecturer in International Relations
Nino is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) of the UK and has extensive teaching experience at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
African diaspora
Explore the history of Africa and its diaspora from a leading specialist in the field
Our MRes History of Africa and the African Diaspora course is a unique and exciting programme that focuses on this important area of history, and is the first of its kind to be delivered completely online, delivered by leading specialist Dr Hakim Adi.
Local cultural heritage
Discover the historical and political heritage of Chichester and the surrounding area
Seize the opportunity to utilise the heritage-rich area of Chichester and the South Downs, with dedicated events and visits that explore the role of the city from the Medieval era, to D-Day and through to the modern day.
Study global issues
Examine relations between states and global issues from around the world
Our International Relations options allow you to study a full range of current global challenges, including terrorism, global warming, migration, and health.
Work placements
Gain vital workplace experience within settings linked to your degree
Our dedicated work placement modules allow you to gain experience working in professional settings within your chosen area of study, such as archives, museums, local government, heritage sites, and many more.
PhD study
Choose Chichester to develop your research specialism within History or Politics
The University of Chichester welcomes applications for doctorial candidates and those choosing to study with us benefit from working with specialists in their respective fields who have national and international reputations.
Related subjects
English and Creative Writing
Discover a broad range of undergraduate degrees in creative writing and literary studies.
Philosophy, Religion, & Ethics
Our Philosophy, Religion and Ethics courses explore human nature, God, and ethical issues within society.
