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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History, International Relations and Politics
Study the intriguing worlds of History, International Relations and Politics
Research-led teaching
Learn from expert staff who are all active researchers in the fields they teach.
World-class heritage
Study in the historical city of Chichester with its leading galleries and museums.
Study global events
Focus on your favourite subjects and discover new aspects to explore.
Plan your future career
Dedicated work placement options help develop your employability and skills.
History, International Relations and Politics courses
Develop your research, analytical and critical-thinking skills and prepare for your future career
Our selection of degrees includes joint honours programmes with subjects from across the Department of Humanities.
Select a learning level
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.
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
Senior Lecturer in Early Modern History
Dr Lorenza Gianfrancesco is a cultural historian who investigates communication, propaganda and dissent in early modern southern Italy, with a particular focus on the city of Naples.
Director of the Institute of Arts and Humanities
Professor Hugo Frey is a cultural and political historian whose research work focuses on twentieth century France and Francophone Europe with special emphasis on the politics of visual culture.
Senior Lecturer in History
Alwyn's interests lie primarily in the history of Britain in the second half of the 20th century, and particularly in the interaction between politics and popular culture.
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.
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.
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.
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