BA (Hons) History and Politics Bachelor's degree at Coventry University

This module explores power and order in the modern and historical eras, examining how order is maintained, shaped and contested. You will examine order and power in a comparative manner, helping you understand how different societies have thought about, conceived and executed these concepts.

This module introduces you to a wide range of chaos-focused case studies, examining how and why these events occurred, alongside their long-term- and short-term consequences. You will consider the principal actors behind the chaos that affects, and is inflicted upon, society, from civil wars and genocides to environmental change, corruption and geopolitical conflict.

Identity is central to how individuals and societies understand themselves. In this module, you will examine how identity has been shaped across different spaces and times, drawing connections between themes, such as bigotry, xenophobia and gender politics.

Motion is key to understanding how different communities have evolved or collapsed in the past. It is also key to understand how societies and states in the modern era interact and shape policy. In this module, you will investigate the impact of movement, both voluntary and involuntary, on the global community.

This module considers war in three periods: medieval, early modern and modern. Get a critical insight into war, conflict and society from the medieval period to the conclusion of the Second World War. It will consider war's influence on social change as well as the enduring legacies of war and their long-term consequences. Study a range of topics including medieval and early modern conflict, total war, race and gender in war, changing military technology and the role of war as an agent of social

This module applies a global approach to the history of empires, including those in the ancient, modern, medieval and early modern worlds. You will examine empires from the ancient to the modern era, decolonisation and resistance to empire, minority voices and slavery in the context of empire, and the importance of trade and migration.

This module delves into the development and transformation of liberal political systems in Britain and the US. This module analyses these institutions and explores the distinctive democratic political styles that have emerged in each country. It also examines the threats to these democracies in the 21st century amid a rapidly changing global landscape.

All people are political thinkers, whether they know it or not. This module examines the crucial role of political ideas in shaping the world. Over centuries, 'the West' has come to be defined as much by its political values as by its economic and technological development.

This module provides you with an opportunity to reflect upon and gain experience for an approved placement undertaken during your programme. A placement should usually be at least 26 weeks or equivalent; however, each placement will be considered on its own merits, having regard to the ability to achieve the learning outcomes.

This module provides you with an opportunity to reflect upon and gain experience for an approved international study/work placement undertaken during your programme. A work/study placement should usually be at least 26 weeks or equivalent; however, each placement will be considered on its own merits, having regard to the ability to achieve the learning outcomes.

This module critically examines the global and historical impact of intelligence and surveillance, exploring their evolution and contemporary significance. Engage with the ethical dilemmas of intelligence work, examining issues of privacy, governmental transparency, covert manipulation and extrajudicial operations. This module offers a critical perspective on how intelligence practices shape global security, democracy and state power.

Explore how ideologies clash and interact in the modern era. Develop an understanding of the conflict that developed between the dominant ideologies of the early 20th century and their change through to the era of the Cold War. Examine the battle fought between fascism, nazism and communism that culminated in the Cold War, which dominated the post-World War II period. Additionally, the module covers the Cold War in Europe up to the War on Terror. A focus on ideology in the 20th century, and earl

Working independently is a key skill for scholars studying the interconnected fields of history, international relations, politics and security. Being able to explore your own specialist topic in-depth provides you the opportunity to hone the skills and experiences you gained in years one and two. This module provides you with an opportunity to complete an independent project of your choosing.

Conspiracy theories have gained traction in the 21st century due to economic dislocation, cultural anxieties and reactions against globalisation. This module will look at the far-right tradition, providing you the chance to understand ideologies like fascism, neo-nazism and white supremacy.

Regardless of civilisation or society, human beings have always been drawn to creative artefacts, both as their creators and as their consumers. By examining the role of music, film, photography and other forms of popular media, this module provides you with an opportunity to investigate how cultural narratives are constructed and reinterpreted over time.