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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: L253

War, Peace and International Relations with Placement Year

University of Reading
Reading, England
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4 yearsDuration
£25,850Per Year (Intl)
£26,500Avg. Graduate Salary
92%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) War, Peace and International Relations with Placement Year at University of Reading is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Reading, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Specialise in warfare and strategy within international politics, drawing on the research strengths of strategic specialists with our BA War, Peace and International Relations with a Placement Year. Learn about the role of military force and defence policy, study war in a historical context and consider challenging questions such as whether the use of military force can ever be justified or whether peace should be maintained at all costs. As a student at the University of Reading’s Department of Politics and International Relations you will benefit from a learning environment driven by high... 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 88% student satisfaction rating, a 86% continuation rate, and 90% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

International Relations Theory
Strategic Studies and Conflict Analysis
War and Military History
Defence Policy and Security
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
International Political Economy
Research Methods in Politics and International Relations
Geopolitics and Regional Security
UCAS Code:L253
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 (4 years)£103,400

Home Student Fee

£10,050

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£25,000£26,500£33,000
3 years£21,000£27,500£33,000
5 years£27,500£34,500£47,500

UK subject average: £28,000 — 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
£27,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 23% above UK average salary
This course
£34,500
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-03-01 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
92%
Learning opportunities
86%
Assessment and feedback
84%
Academic support
93%
Organisation and management
85%
Learning resources
89%
Student voice
79%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
86%

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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