BA (Hons) History 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 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 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 takes a 'history from below' approach, covering the entirety of human existence. It tells the stories of those in the past who had no voice and illuminates the lives of ordinary and largely illiterate people. You will examine burials, material culture, literature, religious texts, art and ritual, analysing how the evidence left behind by these people reflects their lived experiences.

Protest frequently sits at the heart of society. Technological, environmental, cultural, political and social change has been common throughout the modern era, spurring protest and resistance by those who perceive a better way forward. You will engage with this phenomenon by considering a wide range of examples from the Enlightenment to the present. You will consider various protest movements, their aims, their objectives, their methods and any successes they have achieved.

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.

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.

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 an opportunity for you 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.

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

How does American society manifest itself in foreign policy? The module will consider debates about race, economy, government, media and security. These will be discussed through historical case studies and contemporary policy debates. Does America want to be great again or simply left alone? This module aims to foster critical perspectives on the US' role in the contemporary world.