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
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 16,610 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,825 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Nottingham, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Contemporary History and Politics programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Comparative Democratic Development
- Contemporary Warfare
- Designing Political Enquiry
- Europe and the Developing World
- European Union Politics
- Gender and Development
- Global Asia
- Grand Strategy
- International Political Economy
- The Politics of South Asia
- Special Project A
- Special Project B
- Terrorism and Insurgencies
- Theories and Concepts in International Relations
- The Theory and Practice of Diplomacy
- War, Peace and Terror
- Western Counter-Terrorism Cooperation
- 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
University of Nottingham
City of Nottingham, United Kingdom
University of Nottingham is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date 05 September 2025
- Language English
- Duration 12 months