BA International Relations and Economics with Placement Year

The BA International Relations and Economics with Placement Year course at the University of Reading offers an insightful study of the main issues, theories and questions in the contemporary world. Incorporated with it is a robust and comprehensive study of economics along with a placement year that enables students to gain practical experience in their field of interest. Course Content: The course broadly tackles the subject of International Relations and Economics, providing students with the tools to critically assess global trends, developments and events. The first year offers an overview of the principles and concepts of international relations and economics, the second year extends the core understanding and the final year offers specialized courses to deepen the knowledge. A key component of the course is the placement year, which offers students the opportunity to work within a wide range of sectors and roles that could include public, private and voluntary organizations.Key Modules: Key modules of this course are Concepts and Theories of IR, International Relations and World History, Principles of Economics, Intermediate Microeconomics, Intermediate Macroeconomics, Issues in Development Economics, and Foreign Policy Analysis. Accreditations: The course qualifies for the title of Chartered Manager, awarded by the Chartered Management Institute, UK, subject to the successful completion of an operational project during the Placement Year.Future Careers: This course sets students up for a variety of career paths, with past students working in fields including law, journalism, finance, government and politics, and creative industries. Graduates also have the opportunity to progress to further study or research in the area. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.