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Contemporary History and Politics

University of Nottingham
Tuition GBP 16,610 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,825 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MA
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location City of Nottingham, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Contemporary History and Politics at University of Nottingham is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Contemporary History and Politics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: GBP 16,610 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,825 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Nottingham, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Contemporary History and Politics programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Comparative Democratic Development
  2. Contemporary Warfare
  3. Designing Political Enquiry
  4. Europe and the Developing World
  5. European Union Politics
  6. Gender and Development
  7. Global Asia
  8. Grand Strategy
  9. International Political Economy
  10. The Politics of South Asia
  11. Special Project A
  12. Special Project B
  13. Terrorism and Insurgencies
  14. Theories and Concepts in International Relations
  15. The Theory and Practice of Diplomacy
  16. War, Peace and Terror
  17. Western Counter-Terrorism Cooperation
  18. When Does Russia Expand and Why?

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • Entry requirements:2.1(Upper 2nd class hons degree or international equivalent)
  • IELTS:6.5 (no less than 6.0 in any element)
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic:62 (minimum 55)

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 16,610 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,825 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 16,610 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,825 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Nottingham directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About University of Nottingham

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University of Nottingham

City of Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  • Start Date 05 September 2025
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months