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Politics and International Relations with International Foundation Year - September entry

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2026-2027
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Course summary

Our BA Politics and International Relations with International Foundation Year course enables you to address some of the contemporary world’s most pressing problems, and explore ethical and moral issues that arise when political authority is exercised.

This programme is designed for international students. If you want to study politics at a British university but don’t have the correct qualifications, our four-year BA Politics and International Relations with International Foundation Year programme enables you to undertake an undergraduate politics and international relations degree.

For more information, please visit the course page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/international-foundation-programme-ifp-ug/ba-politics-and-international-relations-ifp-september

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  • Main Site

Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 10/2026

Application codes

Course code:
L257
Institution code:
R12

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Application codes

Course code:
L257
Institution code:
R12

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