BA History and International Relations

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. Module choices cover diverse periods and topics, such as:

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:

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.