This advanced course offers specialist investigation of the history of world affairs from the late nineteenth century until today. It draws on Leeds’ expertise in the fields of international history and politics, and global history. By taking this course, students will develop insight into how foreign policy is formulated, how non-governmental actors engage with states, and how international affairs are reshaped by social movements and transnational developments.
Leading scholars will guide your study of the origins and significance of issues including conflict, security, diplomacy, migration, refugeedom, international co-operation, and transnational activism, empire, decolonisation, and global public health challenges.
By studying the most important changes in the global arena over the last 100 years, and benefiting from Leeds’ established relationships with governments, international agencies, militaries, and NGOs, you will develop a portfolio of skills to help you pursue your career goals and compete strongly in your chosen professional field.
You'll take core modules that cover major themes, methods, and approaches in global history, and in international history and politics. You'll also be able to choose from a wide range of optional modules spanning the history of nations, continents, periods, and themes. Your dissertation research will be supported by experts in the recent history of Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Specialist facilities For over 50 years, the School of History at Leeds has built an outstanding reputation for teaching and researching international history and politics. Across this time, the University of Leeds' world-leading global and international historians have established an impressive range of study resources in this field with extensive monograph, journal and digital resources.
In addition, the Brotherton Library’s Special Collections Research Centre holds a wealth of relevant original archive material and documentation for you to use in your research. Some of its major collections in international history include:
Take a look around our three main libraries:
There are additional excellent resources for international historians in the Leeds region, including collections in the Leeds Library , the Royal Armouries , and the West Yorkshire Archive Service .
The British Library also offers a reading room with access to its vast holdings just outside Leeds.
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