BA Politics and International Relations

The BA Politics and International Relations course at the University of Reading equips you with an excellent grounding in politics and a detailed understanding of the complexities and intricacies of international relations. As a student, you gain a broad understanding of international political systems, learn about political ideas, and study the intricacies of how politics works at the national, European, and international levels.Course Content: This course covers a variety of topics including politics & government, history of political thought, understanding political leadership, politics in the European Union, democracy, autocracy, states and markets, political economy, state and revolution, and contemporary diplomatic and security practices.Key Modules: The course comprises core modules such as Politics & Government, How to Study Politics. Optional modules include British Politics and Government, Politics in the European Union, Politics of Developing Countries, International Relations since 1945, Political Sociology, The History of Political Thought, Understanding Political Leadership and many more.Acreditation: This course doesn't mention specific accreditations. However, it underlines that the University of Reading is ranked 10th in the UK for Politics (The Guardian University Guide, 2021).Future Careers: Graduates from this course have found success in a wide variety of career sectors due to its diverse course content. Career options include civil service, foreign affairs, international organizations, NGOs, journalism, media, business, teaching, marketing, and public relations.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.