
BA History and International Relations
University of ReadingReading, United Kingdom
Course overview
Explore contemporary issues and trace them back to their historical roots with our BA History and International Relations degree at the University of Reading, starting in September 2026.
Key highlights
- Examines contemporary global issues through their historical roots
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBB — to include including History or a humanities-based essay subject
Scholarships
Built Environment Undergraduate Scholarships
You may be eligible for an annual £1,000 scholarship for each year of study.
Up to £1,000Global 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 £6,000IFP 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 £5,000Reading Excellence Scholarship - Undergraduate
80 scholarships worth £5,000 each will soon be available for incoming international undergraduate students.
Up to £5,000Sociology 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
- Civil Service Officer
- Diplomatic Service Officer
- Political Researcher
- Journalist
- Heritage Officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £25,850 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Reading, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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