BA History and Economics

The BA History and Economics course offered by the University of Reading blends the study of historical contexts, financial systems, and an understanding of economic principles. This comprehensive and flexible program allows students to tailor their degree to their interests and career aspirations.Course Content: The BA History and Economics course provides a wide-ranging exploration of the historical and economic subject matter. It delivers an understanding of how history and economics intersect in the broader fields of politics, culture, and society. This course offers the opportunity to delve into a range of topics from global financial systems, wars, and revolutions to social history and the analysis of economic data.Key Modules: Flexible modular structure enables students to specialize in areas of their interest or to keep their study broad. Core modules include Economic Principles, Economics and Society, and History Research project. Beyond core modules, students may pick from a list of optional modules such as Global Economic History, Cultural History, and many more.Accreditations: This course is also accredited by the Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC), and a pathway is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).Future Careers: Graduates can pursue a wide spectrum of careers due to the versatile nature of the course. Potential job sectors include Consultancy, Marketing, Law, Banking and Financial Services, Government, and Non-profit organizations among others. This course also provides excellent groundwork for further study and research.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.