Politics and International Relations University of Reading

Overview

Throughout this Politics and International Relations BA degree from the University of Reading you'll learn about the fundamental elements of politics and international relations – then our three-year degree can get you started.

Key features

As a student in the Department of Politics and International Relations, you will benefit from a learning environment driven by high-quality research. 97% of our research outputs are rated ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’, meaning that the University of Reading is 6th highest in the UK for research outputs (Times Higher Education analysis of the latest REF 2021 – Politics and International Studies, when scoring by GPA Output). Our areas of strength include: 

• applied political theory
• comparative politics
• public policy analysis
• conflict
• security
• strategy

• international relations.

Career opportunities:

Our combination of skills development, placements and practical modules has meant that 89% of graduates from Politics and International Relations are in work or further study within 15 months of graduation. 

Throughout this course, you will develop strong analytical and research skills, as well as gain experience in delivering presentations and working within groups. These skills are valued by employers in many industries, giving you the option to apply for roles that are both directly related to your degree or in completely different fields, including:

• British and European civil services
• political research units
• think tanks
• non-governmental organisations
• advertising
• management consultancy
• media
• banking.