Explore History, Politics, Philosophy and International Relations at Coventry University
History, Politics, Philosophy and International Relations provide us with a platform to learn from our pasts and see how society reacts in the modern day. Our courses focus on critical thinking, enabling you to dig deep into your chosen course, and providing you with unique perspectives and the chance to develop advanced professional skills.
Our courses try to provide all students the opportunity for exciting field trips, past students on some of our courses have visited Berlin to explore post-war Germany, and Sicily to examine anti-Mafia organisations.
Providing you with transferrable skills, our courses aim to provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to excel in a range of exciting career opportunities. You should learn how to formulate, discuss and defend a well thought out argument, while research skills will be invaluable for whatever career you aim to apply for upon graduation.
School of Humanities Showcase
Presenting two dedicated events, our student conference and an interactive online learning experience exploring global climate change.
Find out moreReasons to choose History, Politics, Philosophy and International Relations at Coventry University
5 QS Stars Overall Rating
QS Stars University Ratings
Joint 1st for Teaching on my course and Organisation and Management in History across English HEIs
National Student Survey (NSS) 2023
Joint Top Modern University for Career Prospects
Guardian University Guide 2021 and 2022
Top 5 Student City in England (Coventry)
QS Best Student Cities Index 2024
Courses A - Z
Explore the fascinating fields of History, Politics, Philosophy, and International Relations, discover accommodation options, and access dedicated student support to excel in your studies.
What can you do with a History, Politics, Philosophy and International Relations degree?
All our courses are created with employability in mind. As such, they all aim to provide you with transferable skills and knowledge you can use in a variety of career options. These include:
- Academic researcher
- Museum education officer
- Museum/gallery curator
- Political risk analyst
- Public Affairs consultant
- Diplomatic service officer
- Intelligence analyst
- Policy officer