History and International Relations, BA (Hons)

Course summary

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 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.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.For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/history-ug/ba-history-and-international-relations

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.