BA History and Politics

The BA History and Politics degree program offered by the University of Reading is a comprehensive course that bridges the gap between the disciplines of history and politics. Students are given the opportunity to study the past and learn about significant historical events, whilst at the same time enhancing their understanding and knowledge of politics. Course Content: The course content offers flexibility, allowing students to choose from a range of optional modules that suit their interests. It comprises detailed studies of British, European, American, and global history, along with contemporary politics, political theory, and international relations. The course curriculum also includes training in research techniques with an emphasis on using archives, visual sources, oral history, and digital resources.Key Modules: Some of the notable course modules include 'Introduction to Politics', 'Making History', 'Politics and History in Action', 'Parliament and Politics in Britain', 'Understanding Culture', 'A world connected: welfare, economy and government', and 'An intelligent person’s guide to history'. Future Careers: The course equips students with transferable skills suitable for several career paths. Graduates from this program have gone on to work in sectors such as politics, public administration, the NGO sector, journalism, law, teaching, finance, etc.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.