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History and International Relations BA (Hons)
Course Overview - History and International Relations BA (Hons)
Immerse yourself in contemporary issues and untangle their historical roots with our BA History and International Relations degree.
At the University of Reading, our three-year joint course is offered by the Department of History and the Department of Politics and International Relations.
The Department of History’s expertise covers a wide range of regions, from Europe and Africa to America, South Asia and the Middle East.
The Department of Politics and International Relations offers expertise across applied political theory, comparative politics, public ...
Immerse yourself in contemporary issues and untangle their historical roots with our BA History and International Relations degree.<br/><br/>At the University of Reading, our three-year joint course is offered by the Department of History and the Department of Politics and International Relations.<br/><br/>The Department of History’s expertise covers a wide range of regions, from Europe and Africa to America, South Asia and the Middle East. <br/><br/>The Department of Politics and International Relations offers expertise across applied political theory, comparative politics, public policy analysis, conflict, security, strategy, and international relations. You will have the opportunity to gain a broad overview of the subject through a wide range of specialist core and optional modules, which cover topical issues, such as:<br/>- feminism and political theory<br/><br/><br/>- international terrorism<br/><br/><br/>- politics of nuclear weapons<br/><br/><br/>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.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
10/2025
Campus
Main Site
Course Address
Room 208
Pepper Lane
Reading
RG6 6AH
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Course Code
VLC2
Institution Code
R12
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,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 DiplomaD: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. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme30 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)GCSE/National 4/National 5GCSE Maths C (or 4), English Language or English Literature C (or 4). Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalM2,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. Extended ProjectB 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 A levelB,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. |
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| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £25,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
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