History and International Relations
Available for Clearing 2026
Course Overview - History and International Relations
Immerse yourself in contemporary issues and untangle their historical roots with our BA History and International Relations degree.
Combining history and international relations will deepen your understanding of both: concepts from politics and international relations will help you to analyse historical events and processes, while your historical studies will give you an essential background to contemporary politics.
The University is ranked in the top 100 universities in the world for Arts and Humanities (=92 in QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2025) and i...
Immerse yourself in contemporary issues and untangle their historical roots with our BA History and International Relations degree.
Combining history and international relations will deepen your understanding of both: concepts from politics and international relations will help you to analyse historical events and processes, while your historical studies will give you an essential background to contemporary politics.
The University is ranked in the top 100 universities in the world for Arts and Humanities (=92 in QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2025) and in the top 125 universities in the world offering History, Philosophy and Theology. (Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject, 2025).
For more information, please visit the course page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/history-ug/ba-history-and-international-relations
Why Choose University of Reading During Clearing?
There are many reasons to choose the University of Reading. Join a diverse and supportive community where lecturers inspire you with their discoveries and guide you in making your own. Reading’s award-winning parkland campus offers the spaces you need to make the most of your student life.
The University of Reading is a research-intensive university. It works with governments, international agencies and charities to tackle the biggest problems facing the world today, such as climate change, heart disease, and international conflict.
Named The Sustainable University...
There are many reasons to choose the University of Reading. Join a diverse and supportive community where lecturers inspire you with their discoveries and guide you in making your own. Reading’s award-winning parkland campus offers the spaces you need to make the most of your student life.
The University of Reading is a research-intensive university. It works with governments, international agencies and charities to tackle the biggest problems facing the world today, such as climate change, heart disease, and international conflict.
Named The Sustainable University of The Year, 2025, Reading launched one of the UK's largest ever undergraduate scholarship schemes, designed to develop future Global Sustainability Leaders Scholarships. The scholarship offers £6000 per year towards living expenses and will be available to those entering Clearing that meet the criteria. With over 150 clubs and societies, Reading knows how important life is beyond your studies and with the student union's in the heart of the campus, making the University of Reading your first call in Clearing will be one of the best decisions you ever made.
Course Information
1 Clearing option available
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2026-10-01
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Apply for Clearing 2026
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
VLC2
Institution Code
R12
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
B,B,B
Including grade B in History or a humanities-based essay subject. Humanities-based essay subjects include: Classical Civilisation, English Language, English Literature, Geography, Philosophy, Politics, Religious Studies.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
A,B,B,B,B
Including grade B in History or a humanities-based essay subject. Humanities-based essay subjects include: Classical Civilisation, English Language, English Literature, Geography, Philosophy, Politics, Religious Studies.
Access to HE Diploma
D:18,M:27
Including at least 12 level 3 credits in History or a humanities-based essay subject. Humanities-based essay subjects include: Classical Civilisation, English Language, English Literature, Geography, Philosophy, Politics, Religious Studies.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE Maths C (or 4), English Language or English Literature C (or 4).
Extended Project
B
In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification provides to students for University study, we now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer. Eligible applicants would receive two offers, our usual offer plus an alternative offer of a B in the EPQ and one grade lower in their A level subjects
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
30
Including higher level History or a humanities-based essay subject at grade 5. Humanities-based essay subjects include: Classical Civilisation, English Language, English Literature, Geography, Philosophy, Politics, Religious Studies.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
including relevant history/humanities modules.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
M2,M2,M2
Including grade M2 in History or a humanities-based essay subject. Humanities-based essay subjects include: Classical Civilisation, English Language, English Literature, Geography, Philosophy, Politics, Religious Studies.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £25,850 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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