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BA ( Hons ) History
What ’ s this course about ?
From Southsea Castle to D-Day landing craft , the island city of Portsmouth is a gateway to world history . It ’ s the ideal place to create your own immersive degree , with a choice of topics spanning six centuries and five continents – from gender in 16th century Europe , to the First Opium War , to race and identity in 20th century Britain and the USA . Close links with the city ’ s Historic Dockyard and its Museum and Records Service give you opportunities to explore historical artefacts , like the possessions of Tudor sailors , while you develop valued skills in research , argument and
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analysis . Exploring how the past shapes the present , you ’ ll get ready to engage actively with whatever the future brings .
Duration
3 years full time , 4 years with work placement during or after your studies
Requirements
104 – 112 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels , or equivalent , to include a relevant subject .
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Humanities pathways
Optional pathways are available on this course leading to the following exit awards :
• BA ( Hons ) History with American Studies
UCAS code : V100
• BA ( Hons ) History with Sociology
You can also include History as a pathway in English Literature or International Relations .
See page 9 for more information .
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BA ( Hons ) International Development
and Languages
What ’ s this course about ?
Explore topics from our wide-ranging International Development degree course while working towards fluency in a foreign language ( or two ). While investigating theories and practices of global development , you can study French or Spanish either from post-A level or as a beginner . You can also study Mandarin Chinese as a beginner . Alongside experience of community development work , you can hone new
skills in our professional interpreting suite and language labs . You ’ ll be able to apply your language skills and knowledge of development to work with notfor-profit organisations in developing countries on placement .
Duration
4 years full time with language year abroad
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Requirements
UCAS code : LR90
96 – 112 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels , or equivalent .
Integrated foundation year
This course is available to study with an integrated foundation year with ICP . See page 11 for more details .
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HISTORY , POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS |
BA ( Hons ) International Relations |
UCAS code : L253 |
BA ( Hons ) History and Politics |
UCAS code : VL29 |
What ’ s this course about ? |
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Humanities pathways |
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What ’ s this course about ?
With a central theme of ‘ changing the world ’, this interdisciplinary course will equip you to address global challenges including social justice , inequality and migration . You ’ ll explore the impact of key moments in global politics to understand how they have shaped the world we live in today . By retracing historic and contemporary political and social conflicts , revolutions and protest movements , you ’ ll make sense
of the here and now . As well as visiting historical sites , you can represent a modern country at the Model United Nations .
Duration
3 years full time , 4 years with work placement during or after your studies
BA ( Hons ) International Development
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Requirements
96 – 112 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels , or equivalent , to include a relevant subject .
UCAS code : L902
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Explore the factors behind international conflict and learn the role state leaders , non-governmental organisations ( NGOs ) and activists play in solving these problems . Explore topics like global migration and the rise of populist politics around the world . Learn from tutors whose research impacts government policy , and create policy briefing papers of your own , recommending practical actions on international issues such as the Ukraine Crisis and the ‘ MeToo ’ movement . And connect with professionals from NGOs , governments and journalism . |
3 years full time , 4 years with work placement during or after your studies
Requirements
104 – 112 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels , or equivalent .
Integrated foundation year
This course is available to study with an integrated foundation year with ICP . See page 11 for more details .
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Optional pathways are available on this course leading to the following exit awards :
• BA ( Hons ) International Relations with History
• BA ( Hons ) International Relations with International Development
See page 9 for more information .
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What ’ s this course about ? |
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Humanities pathways |
BA ( Hons ) International Relations and Languages |
UCAS code : LR29 |
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Learn to address major global challenges such as poverty and hunger , environmental sustainability , universal education and healthcare . Expand your understanding of the role and purpose of cooperation between governments , international organisations and nongovernmental organisations ( NGOs ) in international development , using this to gain insights into strategies to improve people ’ s lives on a global scale . We ’ ll encourage you to create videos , podcasts , blogs and briefing papers demonstrating your insight , and you ’ ll enjoy opportunities to work with development organisations in the UK and overseas . |
3 years full time , 4 years with work placement during or after your studies
Requirements
104 – 112 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels , or equivalent .
Integrated foundation year
This course is available to study with an integrated foundation year with ICP . See page 11 for more details .
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Optional pathways are available on this course leading to the following exit award :
• BA ( Hons ) International Development with Sociology
You can also study International Development as a pathway with International Relations .
See page 9 for more information .
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What ’ s this course about ?
Alongside exploring topics such as global migration , terrorism , climate change and protest movements drawn from our International Relations course , you ’ ll study a foreign language . Spending a year in a country where your chosen language is spoken , you ’ ll immerse
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yourself in global politics , language and culture . As well as having the opportunity to develop specialist abilities in our language labs and professional interpreting suite , you ’ ll acquire the knowledge and skills needed to help enact change , shape opinions and tackle inequality . |
Duration
4 years full time with language year abroad
Requirements
96 – 112 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels , or equivalent .
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