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Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

History and International Relations

University of Dundee

(3.6)
21 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the History and International Relations course at University of Dundee.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

C,C,C

Most popular A-levels studied

The History and International Relations course at University of Dundee 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.

Politics
History
SubjectGrade
Government and PoliticsB
GeographyA
BiologyB
EconomicsB
HistoryA
SubjectGrade
HistoryB
Government and PoliticsB
English LiteratureB
ChemistryB
Drama and Theatre StudiesC
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: LV2C

Here's what University of Dundee says about its History and International Relations course.

We teach social, cultural, and political history from the early modern period through to the present day, focusing in particular on the British Isles, Europe, the Americas, Africa, and India.

Our emphasis is very much on 'doing history'. You'll use primary sources from the very beginning of your studies, and analyse various kinds of historical evidence, including written and oral materials, maps, visual images, feature films, art, and music.

You will consider how the use of sources and media representations inform our reconstructions of the past. You will reflect critically on key debates in history, looking at how they have developed over time, and how they have shaped our understanding of the world. You will also learn how historians 'make' history, and evaluate their roles in today's public life, media, and the heritage industry.

International Relations is the process by which two or more nations work together to establish trade links and how they interact politically, culturally, and economically. Conflict, cooperation, and the increased significance of non-state actors are all hallmarks of the world today. We aim to help you develop skills and tools to make sense of these complex interrelationships.

Source: University of Dundee

Course details

Qualification

Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

Department

School of Humanities Social Sciences and Law

Location

Main Site | Dundee

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• History

• International relations

Start date

21 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,790 per year
Wales£9,790 per year
Northern Ireland£9,790 per year
Channel Islands£9,790 per year
EU£23,150 per year
International£23,150 per year

The modules you will study

Modules can be viewed on the course webpage at dundee.ac.uk

How you will be assessed

Assessment methods can be viewed on the course webpage at dundee.ac.uk

University of Dundee student reviews

(3.6)
Based on 21 reviews from University of Dundee's students and alumni
5 star
24%
4 star
38%
3 star
14%
2 star
19%
1 star
5%
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Biomedical sciences

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Absolute chaos.

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4th year

Biomedical sciences

4 months ago

Gone downhill and no longer able to access most of them.

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Facilities

4th year

Biomedical sciences

4 months ago

Very exam heavy when you’d think the degree would be practical with lots of labs and projects not memorising content.

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Course

4th year

Biomedical sciences

4 months ago

Budget cuts mean our student experience has gone downhill. In my first year we still had a reasonably busy union with lots on offer but now it’s always dead and most of it is closed. Lecturers who we all prefer due to their teaching style are being let go due to staff cuts. Nobody knows what the fut...

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Four stars: Great

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Dundee

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

The History and International Relations course at University of Dundee features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni

Politics
History

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

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

69%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

89%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

88%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

88%

med

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

74%

low

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

82%

med

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

77%

med

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

79%

low

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

74%

med

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

78%

low

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

86%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

81%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

74%

low

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

83%

med

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

86%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

91%

med

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

81%

med

How well organised is your course?

67%

low

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

96%

high

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

91%

med

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

87%

med

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

60%

med

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

90%

high

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

90%

high

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

53%

low

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

72%

low

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

75%

med

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

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

98%

high

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

98%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

89%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

92%

med

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

82%

med

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

98%

high

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

95%

high

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

94%

high

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

84%

med

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

92%

med

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

92%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

87%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

85%

med

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

98%

high

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

95%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

100%

high

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

83%

med

How well organised is your course?

92%

high

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

83%

med

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

92%

med

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

92%

med

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

63%

med

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

87%

med

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

87%

med

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

50%

low

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

89%

med

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

61%

low

Student information

The History and International Relations course at University of Dundee 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.

Politics
History
Mode of study
Full-time99%Part-time1%
Gender ratio
Female58%Male42%
Where students come from
International12%UK88%
Student performance
2:1 or above79%
Number of students275
Mode of study
Full-time91%Part-time9%
Gender ratio
Female56%Male44%
Where students come from
International8%UK92%
Student performance
2:1 or above75%
Number of students305
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

The History and International Relations course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Dundee graduates across each of those subject areas.

Politics
History

Graduate statistics

65%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

90%

In work, study or other activity

70%

Say it fits with future plans

30%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

25%

Administrative occupations

25%

Teaching Professionals

15%

Business and public service associate professionals

10%

Natural and social science professionals

Graduate statistics

40%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

80%

In work, study or other activity

45%

Say it fits with future plans

45%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

30%

Elementary occupations

10%

Administrative occupations

10%

Business and public service associate professionals

10%

Sales occupations

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

The History and International Relations course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University of Dundee graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.

Politics
History and archaeology

Earnings

£23k

First year after graduation

£28.8k

Third year after graduation

£32.1k

Fifth year after graduation

Earnings

£21.2k

First year after graduation

£24.6k

Third year after graduation

£33.4k

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 History and International Relations.

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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