University of Reading

BA International Relations and Economics

University of ReadingReading, United Kingdom

Course overview

Develop a deep understanding of the critical political and economic issues that shape the world in which we live on our BA International Relations and Economics, starting in 2026 in the University of Reading.

Key highlights

  • Explores critical political and economic issues shaping today's world
  • Combines international relations with economics in one joint degree
  • Taught within Henley Business School

Entry requirements

  • A-level: BBB — BBB

Scholarships

  • Built Environment Undergraduate Scholarships

    You may be eligible for an annual £1,000 scholarship for each year of study.

    Up to £1,000
  • Global Sustainability Leaders Scholarship

    Each scholar will receive £6,000 a year, for up to four years of full-time study on their course (subject to terms and conditions), for maintenance and living costs.

    Up to £6,000
  • IFP Ambassador Scholarships

    The scholarship will take the form of a tuition fee reduction of £5,000 for the IFP/IFY year of study.

    Up to £5,000
  • Reading Excellence Scholarship - Undergraduate

    80 scholarships worth £5,000 each will soon be available for incoming international undergraduate students.

    Up to £5,000
  • Sociology Scholarship

    1.2 The Scholarship is available to students paying both home and international fees, comprising of £3,000 in the first year of study, paid directly to students for maintenance and living costs (i.e. not as a fee discount).

    Up to £3,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Policy analyst
  • Economist
  • Diplomat
  • Political risk analyst
  • Civil servant
  • International development officer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £25,850 per year

Admission

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