BA Politics and International Relations with a Placement Year

The BA Politics and International Relations with Placement Year course offered by the University of Reading is a full-time undergraduate degree program starting in September and lasting for 4 years in duration. The course allows students to develop their understanding of politics and international relations, examining contemporary political issues from a local to a global perspective. Course Content: The course offers a comprehensive understanding of the contemporary political world, the complexities of the international system, the theoretical concepts used to understand them, and the ways politics is directly relevant to students' everyday life. There's a vast range of optional modules - from politics and history, to economics and philosophy, allowing students to tailor their degree to their interests. The unique feature of the course is the opportunity to spend a year on placement that allows students to apply the concepts and theories they have learnt.Key Modules: The modules in this course are varied and diverse, designed to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills. The key modules for the course include 'Introduction to International Relations', 'Issues in Political Theory', 'British Government and Politics', and 'Comparative European Politics'. However, the course also allows students the flexibility to choose their modules according to their field of interest. Accreditations: The details of any accreditations are not provided.Future Careers: Students graduating from the BA Politics and International Relations with Placement Year course have pursued careers in a wide array of sectors including national and international government, non-governmental organisations, charities, international organisations, the media, finance and business, teaching and academia. They have secured roles as political researchers, public affairs consultants, parliamentary officers, teachers, public relations officers, social researchers and human resources officers.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.