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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Military and International History with Placement

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Military and International History with Placement course at Brunel University of London.

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A level

B,B,B

Most popular A-levels studied

The Military and International History with Placement course at Brunel University of London features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

International history
Military history
SubjectGrade
English LiteratureC
HistoryB
MathematicsA
Media StudiesC
PhysicsC
SubjectGrade
English LiteratureC
HistoryB
MathematicsA
Media StudiesC
PhysicsC
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: V103

Here's what Brunel University of London says about its Military and International History with Placement course.

Far from being just knowledge of the past, studying issues related to important world events, defence, security, intelligence and strategy are not only insightful, they’ll be highly valued in a troubled world by employers within these fields, and beyond.

A varied set of core modules will take you into scope of studying history at University, whether you’ve got a history qualification or not. Modules like ‘What is History’ which uncovers the themes and tools used by historians and ‘Total War in the Modern Era’, chronicling key wars and their influence, will help prepare you for the more specialist modes to follow later in the course.

A wide range of optional modules in years two and three will help you decide where your interests lie in preparation for your final year project, including the option to study intelligence and security taught by experts in the University’s internationally renowned Centre of Intelligence and Security Studies (BCISS).

Along the way, you will build a toolkit of transferable skills gained through evidence gathering, analysis, problem solving, drafting and communications, which can be applied to a wide range of industries within the public and private sector.

Opt for a placement year and you’ll be adding a year’s experience in a job role and industry sector that will help to show future employers where you might be a good fit for their organisation. Your placement doesn’t have to be related to history and you’ll get plenty of support from staff and resources in the University’s Professional Development Centre.

Studying military and international history at Brunel has many advantages. Situated in London, the course has established links to world-renowned archives and libraries based in and close to London, including the Caird Library (National Maritime Museum), The National Archives and the Imperial War Museum, among others.

Additionally, the original WWII operations bunker used by Sir Winston Churchill on the former RAF Uxbridge is a walk away from campus where Brunel students regularly volunteer.

Source: Brunel University of London

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Department

Social and Political Sciences

Location

Main Site | Uxbridge

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Sandwich

Subjects

• International history

• Military history

Start date

September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year (provisional)
Scotland£9,535 per year (provisional)
Wales£9,535 per year (provisional)
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year (provisional)
Channel Islands£9,535 per year (provisional)
Republic of Ireland£9,535 per year (provisional)
EU£17,400 per year (provisional)
International£17,400 per year (provisional)

The modules you will study

Year 1 The Problem of the Past Europe at War, 1914-1945 Makers of Modern Strategy Total War in the Modern Era, 1789-1945 Conflict and Diplomacy in the Modern Era Africa and the World

Year 2 Core Historians and their Craft The First World War - Causes, Course, Consequences War and Geography

Optional US Foreign Policy from WW2 to the End of the Cold War Australia and the Modern World State and Revolution Themes in the History of Modern African National Security Intelligence

Year 3 Core From Gibraltar to Suez: Britain’s Quest to Dominate the Mediterranean, 1704-1956 Military and International History Dissertation

Optional Arab-Israeli Conflict Terrorism Violence Second World War The British Maritime World, 1660-1815 The Creation of the Western Alliance, 1945-1955

Brunel University of London student reviews

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Brunel University of London

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from Brunel University of London students who took the Military and International History with Placement course - or another course in the same subject area.

History

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

100%

high

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

90%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

94%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

100%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

77%

low

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

81%

low

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

79%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

74%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

90%

high

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

100%

high

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

100%

high

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

94%

high

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

81%

low

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

94%

high

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

100%

high

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

100%

high

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

67%

low

How well organised is your course?

77%

low

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

93%

high

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

81%

low

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

85%

low

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

37%

low

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

74%

low

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

81%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

54%

low

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

100%

high

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

93%

high

Student information

The Military and International History with Placement course at Brunel University of London features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

International history
Military history
Number of students20
Number of students20
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about Brunel University of London graduates who took Military and International History with Placement - or another course in the same subject area.

History

Graduate statistics

55%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

75%

In work, study or other activity

65%

Say it fits with future plans

35%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

25%

Business and public service associate professionals

20%

Teaching Professionals

15%

Administrative occupations

5%

Business, Research and Administrative Professionals

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Brunel University of London graduates who took Military and International History with Placement - or another course in the same subject area.

History and archaeology

Earnings

£23.7k

First year after graduation

£26.6k

Third year after graduation

£32.1k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Military and International History with Placement.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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