History and International Relations University of Reading

Overview

Key features

This History and International Relations BA degree from the University of Reading 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. Module choices cover diverse periods and topics, such as:

• medieval magic
• history of the Atlantic world
• punk politics
• the making of modern South Asia.

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:

• feminism and political theory
• international terrorism
• politics of nuclear weapons.

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.

Career opportunities:

During your BA in History and International Relations, you will develop transferrable skills, such as critical thinking, teamwork, and confident communication. These essential skills will aid you in your future employment.

94% of our History graduates and 89% of our Politics and International Relations graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduation.

Previous employers include:

• the BBC
• DeVere Group
• the Department for Education
• JP Morgan