BA Contemporary Military and International History
About this course
BA (Hons) in History, covering international and military history over the past 250 years. Core topics include Research Methods and Historical Research. The programme includes a 12,000-word dissertation in the final year, with optional placement and study abroad opportunities in the second and third years.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: English Language at grade C/level 4 or above (or equivalent) is required. You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below. UCAS tariff: 104 UCAS points. A level: 104 UCAS points. T level: Merit. BTEC: MMM-DMM. For 2027 entry the requirement will be: DMM. Access to HE: 96-112 points Scottish Highers: 104 UCAS points. Irish Leaving Certificate: 104 UCAS points. IB: 30 points. European Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 71% overall.
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What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 97%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 99%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 94%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 94%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 20%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 20%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- North West: 55%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 10%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 5%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- The Cold War
- International History (1) 1890-1945
- Introduction to Contemporary Military History (1)
- Making Public History
- International History (2) 1945-Present
- Introduction to Contemporary Military History (2)
- Age of Revolution: International History 1775 - 1914
- Themes and Theories of War
- Researching in History
- Air Power and Modern Warfare
- Regimes and Dictatorships from 1918
- US Political History
- Commemoration and Memorialisation from the Twentieth Century to the Present
- Armoured Warfare
- Intelligence, Security and Politics in Britain 1909-94
- Terrorism and Irregular Conflict
- Dissertation
- Intelligence in Practice Since 1945
- The Pacific War, 1937-45
- Britain and the European Resistance 1939-45
- Chinese Foreign Policy Since 1949
- American Conflict in History and Memory
- The First World War
- Photography and Conflict in the 20th and 21st Centuries
- Politics and Contemporary History Placement
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Contemporary Military and International History at University of Salford earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £34,000. The £29,000 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for History.
What do graduates of BA Contemporary Military and International History at University of Salford do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Contemporary Military and International History at University of Salford?
97% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Contemporary Military and International History at University of Salford?
The typical offer is 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 115 UCAS points.
Does BA Contemporary Military and International History at University of Salford include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Contemporary Military and International History at University of Salford?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.