History and International Relations, BA (Hons)

Discover the BA in History and International Relations at the University of Reading, a three-year program offered by the Department of History and the Department of Politics and International Relations. This course explores contemporary issues through their historical contexts, with the History Department providing expertise across regions like Europe, Africa, America, South Asia, and the Middle East. Meanwhile, the Politics and International Relations Department covers topics such as applied political theory, comparative politics, public policy, conflict, security, and strategy. Students benefit from a mix of core and optional modules that offer broad insights, enhancing analytical skills by linking political concepts to historical events and providing essential context for modern politics.Core modules include Perspectives in History, Making History and You, Politics of Climate Change, International Relations, War and Warfare, The Study of Politics, and a Dissertation in either field. These are provisionally approved for 2025/26 and subject to final university confirmation; optional modules may vary based on availability. For the latest details, refer to the university's course information.

The following modules have been approved in principle for delivery in 2025/26. Please note that as part of our current curriculum improvement process, all modules require final University approval and may be subject to change. Core modules for this course: Perspectives in History; Making History and You: Practices and Possibilities; Politics of Climate Change; International Relations; War and Warfare; The Study of Politics; Dissertation in either History or International Relations The University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them. Further information about the content of final approved modules will be available in the summer of 2024. We suggest that you regularly revisit our course page during this time to ensure you have the most up-to-date information regarding the modules offered on this programme. Check our website for more details about the course structure.