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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: LL21

International Relations and Economics

University of Reading
Reading, England
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3 yearsDuration
£25,850Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
82%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the BA (Hons) International Relations and Economics at University of Reading. Based in Reading, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Study BA International Relations and Economics and you will develop a deep understanding of the critical political and economic issues that dominate the news agenda and shape the world in which we live. In international relations, you will acquire a strong grounding in fundamental elements such as political ideas and international relations theory. You will have the opportunity to study a wide range of specialist core and optional modules, which cover topical issues such as European political integration, international terrorism, and politics in the Middle East. International tuition fees are £25,850 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 85% student satisfaction rating, a 84% continuation rate, and 90% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

International Relations Theory
Microeconomics Principles
Macroeconomics Fundamentals
Political Ideas and Ideology
Global Political Economy
European Integration and Governance
International Security and Conflict
Applied Economics and Policy Analysis
UCAS Code:LL21
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB

International Baccalaureate

30 points

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic69

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£25,850

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£77,550

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Reading

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£26,000£28,000£32,000
3 years£26,000£32,500£40,000
5 years£32,500£43,500£57,500

UK subject average: £32,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£32,500
UK average
£32,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 36% above UK average salary
This course
£43,500
UK average
£32,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £11,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-02-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
82%
Learning opportunities
76%
Assessment and feedback
74%
Academic support
89%
Organisation and management
81%
Learning resources
81%
Student voice
66%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
83%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of Reading

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