BA Philosophy and International Relations
About this course
BA in Politics and International Relations and Philosophy. The first year provides a grounding in philosophy's fundamental principles. Students may undertake work placements or spend a semester studying abroad in their second or final year, with partner institutions across Europe, the USA, Canada, Japan, and Australia. A four-year variant integrates a professional placement between the second and third year.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB IB: 30 points overall
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What students say
Based on about 29 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 75%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 94 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 62%
- Working and studying: 12%
- Further study: 12%
- Unemployed: 8%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 30%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 74%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 47%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 325 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 14%
- London: 22%
- South East: 33%
- South West: 13%
- Wales: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 1%
- Foundation course: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Philosophy and International Relations at University of Reading earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £28,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £35,000. The £28,500 median after five years is £5,500 less than the UK median for Politics.
What do graduates of BA Philosophy and International Relations at University of Reading do next?
86% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Philosophy and International Relations at University of Reading?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Philosophy and International Relations at University of Reading?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 116 UCAS points.
Does BA Philosophy and International Relations at University of Reading include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Philosophy and International Relations at University of Reading?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.