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Politics and Contemporary History

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  • University/Institute Name University of Nottingham
  • Attendance Type On Campus (Full Time)
  • Position Duration1 year
  • Application deadlineAug 2026
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Position Details (Master's)

This Politics and Contemporary History course from the University of Nottingham explores the recent past and how political, social and historical events have shaped the world we're living in today.

This Politics and Contemporary History course from the University of Nottingham engages with topics including labour and urban history, women’s history, religion and conflict in the Middle East, film history, and contemporary British history.

You'll be taught by expert staff from a range of disciplines including social sciences, history, theology and American studies.

Careers

  • This course will introduce you to the advanced study of contemporary history and equip you with the skills needed for a wide range ofcareer paths, from media and leisure, to national government and international organisations.
  • Many students take an active role in politics throughout their time in the school, and after. Politics is an ideal academic discipline if you are interested in a career in politics or government.

Courses include:

  • Contemporary Warfare
  • Covert Action and Unacknowledged Interventions
  • Global Asia
  • IPE in the Era of Globalisation and Regionalisation
  • The Politics of Celebrity, Sex and 'Alternative' Lifestyles in China
  • Research Methods in International Relations
  • Terrorism and Insurgencies

Research Areas & Fields of Study involved in the position

Position Start Date

Sep 2026