War, Peace and International Relations, BA (Hons)

Specialise in warfare, strategy, and international politics through the BA in War, Peace and International Relations at the University of Reading. This programme draws on the expertise of strategic specialists, exploring the role of military force, defence policy, and historical contexts of war. Students will examine complex issues, such as the justification of military action and the pursuit of peace, within a research-driven environment. The Department of Politics and International Relations ranks 6th in the UK for research outputs, with 97% rated 'world leading' or 'internationally excellent' (based on REF 2021 analysis).Key strengths include strategy, conflict and security, international relations, applied political theory, comparative politics, and public policy analysis. Core modules encompass Politics of Climate Change, Introduction to Contemporary Democracy, War and Warfare, War and Peace since 1800, and Global Order. For further details, visit the programme page at https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/politics-ug/ba-war-peace-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: Politics of Climate Change; Introduction to Contemporary Democracy; War and Warfare; War and Peace since 1800; Global Order. 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.