Applying for Politics and/or International Relations? Here are some helpful readings!
Hi guys! I recently graduated with a degree in Politics and International Relations, and soon I will be starting a masters in Political Science/Politics Research. Throughout my degree and wider politics research I have identified some really helpful readings that you will most likely encounter during your degree.
I have made a list below (all are latest editions but have found no issue using older editions, it is usually just the case studies that change), but feel free to reply if you want any suggestions on more specific topics!
General Politics
Politics (2019, 5th Ed) by Andrew Heywood
Political Ideologies (2016, 6th Ed) by Andrew Heywood
European Politics
European Union Politics (2015, 2nd Ed) by John McCormick
European Politics (2017, 4th Ed) by Tim Bale
Government and Politics in the Post-Crisis European Union (2020) by Ramona Coman et al
Political Science/Comparative Politics
Comparative Government and Politics (2019, 11th Ed) by John McCormick et al
Cases in Comparative Government and Politics (2019) by John McCormick
Political Analysis (2002) by Colin Hay
Doing Political Science and International Relations (2011) by Heather Savigny and Lee Marsden
Philosophy
Political Thinkers (2017, 3rd Ed) by David Boucher and Paul Kelly
Modern Political Thinkers and Ideas (2001) by Tudor Jones
Research Methods
Theory and Methods in Political Science (2018, 4th Ed) by Vivien Lowndes et al
Issues and Methods in Comparative Politics (2008, 3rd Ed) by Todd Landman
International Relations
The Globalization of World Politics (2019, 8th Ed) by John Baylis et al
International Relations Theories (2016, 4th Ed) by Tim Dunne et al
Doing Political Science and International Relations (2011) by Heather Savigny and Lee Marsden
Security Studies
Security Studies (2019, 3rd Ed) by Paul Williams and Matt McDonald
Contemporary Security Studies (2018, 5th Ed) by Alan Collins
I have made a list below (all are latest editions but have found no issue using older editions, it is usually just the case studies that change), but feel free to reply if you want any suggestions on more specific topics!
General Politics
Politics (2019, 5th Ed) by Andrew Heywood
Political Ideologies (2016, 6th Ed) by Andrew Heywood
European Politics
European Union Politics (2015, 2nd Ed) by John McCormick
European Politics (2017, 4th Ed) by Tim Bale
Government and Politics in the Post-Crisis European Union (2020) by Ramona Coman et al
Political Science/Comparative Politics
Comparative Government and Politics (2019, 11th Ed) by John McCormick et al
Cases in Comparative Government and Politics (2019) by John McCormick
Political Analysis (2002) by Colin Hay
Doing Political Science and International Relations (2011) by Heather Savigny and Lee Marsden
Philosophy
Political Thinkers (2017, 3rd Ed) by David Boucher and Paul Kelly
Modern Political Thinkers and Ideas (2001) by Tudor Jones
Research Methods
Theory and Methods in Political Science (2018, 4th Ed) by Vivien Lowndes et al
Issues and Methods in Comparative Politics (2008, 3rd Ed) by Todd Landman
International Relations
The Globalization of World Politics (2019, 8th Ed) by John Baylis et al
International Relations Theories (2016, 4th Ed) by Tim Dunne et al
Doing Political Science and International Relations (2011) by Heather Savigny and Lee Marsden
Security Studies
Security Studies (2019, 3rd Ed) by Paul Williams and Matt McDonald
Contemporary Security Studies (2018, 5th Ed) by Alan Collins
Original post by jhedwards
Hi guys! I recently graduated with a degree in Politics and International Relations, and soon I will be starting a masters in Political Science/Politics Research. Throughout my degree and wider politics research I have identified some really helpful readings that you will most likely encounter during your degree.
I have made a list below (all are latest editions but have found no issue using older editions, it is usually just the case studies that change), but feel free to reply if you want any suggestions on more specific topics!
General Politics
Politics (2019, 5th Ed) by Andrew Heywood
Political Ideologies (2016, 6th Ed) by Andrew Heywood
European Politics
European Union Politics (2015, 2nd Ed) by John McCormick
European Politics (2017, 4th Ed) by Tim Bale
Government and Politics in the Post-Crisis European Union (2020) by Ramona Coman et al
Political Science/Comparative Politics
Comparative Government and Politics (2019, 11th Ed) by John McCormick et al
Cases in Comparative Government and Politics (2019) by John McCormick
Political Analysis (2002) by Colin Hay
Doing Political Science and International Relations (2011) by Heather Savigny and Lee Marsden
Philosophy
Political Thinkers (2017, 3rd Ed) by David Boucher and Paul Kelly
Modern Political Thinkers and Ideas (2001) by Tudor Jones
Research Methods
Theory and Methods in Political Science (2018, 4th Ed) by Vivien Lowndes et al
Issues and Methods in Comparative Politics (2008, 3rd Ed) by Todd Landman
International Relations
The Globalization of World Politics (2019, 8th Ed) by John Baylis et al
International Relations Theories (2016, 4th Ed) by Tim Dunne et al
Doing Political Science and International Relations (2011) by Heather Savigny and Lee Marsden
Security Studies
Security Studies (2019, 3rd Ed) by Paul Williams and Matt McDonald
Contemporary Security Studies (2018, 5th Ed) by Alan Collins
I have made a list below (all are latest editions but have found no issue using older editions, it is usually just the case studies that change), but feel free to reply if you want any suggestions on more specific topics!
General Politics
Politics (2019, 5th Ed) by Andrew Heywood
Political Ideologies (2016, 6th Ed) by Andrew Heywood
European Politics
European Union Politics (2015, 2nd Ed) by John McCormick
European Politics (2017, 4th Ed) by Tim Bale
Government and Politics in the Post-Crisis European Union (2020) by Ramona Coman et al
Political Science/Comparative Politics
Comparative Government and Politics (2019, 11th Ed) by John McCormick et al
Cases in Comparative Government and Politics (2019) by John McCormick
Political Analysis (2002) by Colin Hay
Doing Political Science and International Relations (2011) by Heather Savigny and Lee Marsden
Philosophy
Political Thinkers (2017, 3rd Ed) by David Boucher and Paul Kelly
Modern Political Thinkers and Ideas (2001) by Tudor Jones
Research Methods
Theory and Methods in Political Science (2018, 4th Ed) by Vivien Lowndes et al
Issues and Methods in Comparative Politics (2008, 3rd Ed) by Todd Landman
International Relations
The Globalization of World Politics (2019, 8th Ed) by John Baylis et al
International Relations Theories (2016, 4th Ed) by Tim Dunne et al
Doing Political Science and International Relations (2011) by Heather Savigny and Lee Marsden
Security Studies
Security Studies (2019, 3rd Ed) by Paul Williams and Matt McDonald
Contemporary Security Studies (2018, 5th Ed) by Alan Collins
Do you think by purchasing a third edition textbook you would sacrifice a great deal of extra knowledge? I'm considering getting Andrew Heywoods third edition of Politics rather than the fifth edition as it is a lot cheaper.
Original post by PandaPancake0
Do you think by purchasing a third edition textbook you would sacrifice a great deal of extra knowledge? I'm considering getting Andrew Heywoods third edition of Politics rather than the fifth edition as it is a lot cheaper.
Speaking from experience there is no issue buying old editions. Not a great deal of information changes, it's mainly case studies (most of which can be found online). So yes, I would go ahead with buying an older edition
(Original post by jhedwards)Hi guys! I recently graduated with a degree in Politics and International Relations, and soon I will be starting a masters in Political Science/Politics Research. Throughout my degree and wider politics research I have identified some really helpful readings that you will most likely encounter during your degree.
I have made a list below (all are latest editions but have found no issue using older editions, it is usually just the case studies that change), but feel free to reply if you want any suggestions on more specific topics!
General Politics
Politics (2019, 5th Ed) by Andrew Heywood
Political Ideologies (2016, 6th Ed) by Andrew Heywood
European Politics
European Union Politics (2015, 2nd Ed) by John McCormick
European Politics (2017, 4th Ed) by Tim Bale
Government and Politics in the Post-Crisis European Union (2020) by Ramona Coman et al
Political Science/Comparative Politics
Comparative Government and Politics (2019, 11th Ed) by John McCormick et al
Cases in Comparative Government and Politics (2019) by John McCormick
Political Analysis (2002) by Colin Hay
Doing Political Science and International Relations (2011) by Heather Savigny and Lee Marsden
Philosophy
Political Thinkers (2017, 3rd Ed) by David Boucher and Paul Kelly
Modern Political Thinkers and Ideas (2001) by Tudor Jones
Research Methods
Theory and Methods in Political Science (2018, 4th Ed) by Vivien Lowndes et al
Issues and Methods in Comparative Politics (2008, 3rd Ed) by Todd Landman
International Relations
The Globalization of World Politics (2019, 8th Ed) by John Baylis et al
International Relations Theories (2016, 4th Ed) by Tim Dunne et al
Doing Political Science and International Relations (2011) by Heather Savigny and Lee Marsden
Security Studies
Security Studies (2019, 3rd Ed) by Paul Williams and Matt McDonald
Contemporary Security Studies (2018, 5th Ed) by Alan Collins
hello,
i know this is 9 months late but hopefully you're still around. For context i'm a year 11 student who's in that weird stage of waiting for results day. I just want to know what alevels did you take
I have made a list below (all are latest editions but have found no issue using older editions, it is usually just the case studies that change), but feel free to reply if you want any suggestions on more specific topics!
General Politics
Politics (2019, 5th Ed) by Andrew Heywood
Political Ideologies (2016, 6th Ed) by Andrew Heywood
European Politics
European Union Politics (2015, 2nd Ed) by John McCormick
European Politics (2017, 4th Ed) by Tim Bale
Government and Politics in the Post-Crisis European Union (2020) by Ramona Coman et al
Political Science/Comparative Politics
Comparative Government and Politics (2019, 11th Ed) by John McCormick et al
Cases in Comparative Government and Politics (2019) by John McCormick
Political Analysis (2002) by Colin Hay
Doing Political Science and International Relations (2011) by Heather Savigny and Lee Marsden
Philosophy
Political Thinkers (2017, 3rd Ed) by David Boucher and Paul Kelly
Modern Political Thinkers and Ideas (2001) by Tudor Jones
Research Methods
Theory and Methods in Political Science (2018, 4th Ed) by Vivien Lowndes et al
Issues and Methods in Comparative Politics (2008, 3rd Ed) by Todd Landman
International Relations
The Globalization of World Politics (2019, 8th Ed) by John Baylis et al
International Relations Theories (2016, 4th Ed) by Tim Dunne et al
Doing Political Science and International Relations (2011) by Heather Savigny and Lee Marsden
Security Studies
Security Studies (2019, 3rd Ed) by Paul Williams and Matt McDonald
Contemporary Security Studies (2018, 5th Ed) by Alan Collins
Original post by jhedwards
Hi guys! I recently graduated with a degree in Politics and International Relations, and soon I will be starting a masters in Political Science/Politics Research. Throughout my degree and wider politics research I have identified some really helpful readings that you will most likely encounter during your degree.
I have made a list below (all are latest editions but have found no issue using older editions, it is usually just the case studies that change), but feel free to reply if you want any suggestions on more specific topics!
General Politics
Politics (2019, 5th Ed) by Andrew Heywood
Political Ideologies (2016, 6th Ed) by Andrew Heywood
European Politics
European Union Politics (2015, 2nd Ed) by John McCormick
European Politics (2017, 4th Ed) by Tim Bale
Government and Politics in the Post-Crisis European Union (2020) by Ramona Coman et al
Political Science/Comparative Politics
Comparative Government and Politics (2019, 11th Ed) by John McCormick et al
Cases in Comparative Government and Politics (2019) by John McCormick
Political Analysis (2002) by Colin Hay
Doing Political Science and International Relations (2011) by Heather Savigny and Lee Marsden
Philosophy
Political Thinkers (2017, 3rd Ed) by David Boucher and Paul Kelly
Modern Political Thinkers and Ideas (2001) by Tudor Jones
Research Methods
Theory and Methods in Political Science (2018, 4th Ed) by Vivien Lowndes et al
Issues and Methods in Comparative Politics (2008, 3rd Ed) by Todd Landman
International Relations
The Globalization of World Politics (2019, 8th Ed) by John Baylis et al
International Relations Theories (2016, 4th Ed) by Tim Dunne et al
Doing Political Science and International Relations (2011) by Heather Savigny and Lee Marsden
Security Studies
Security Studies (2019, 3rd Ed) by Paul Williams and Matt McDonald
Contemporary Security Studies (2018, 5th Ed) by Alan Collins
I have made a list below (all are latest editions but have found no issue using older editions, it is usually just the case studies that change), but feel free to reply if you want any suggestions on more specific topics!
General Politics
Politics (2019, 5th Ed) by Andrew Heywood
Political Ideologies (2016, 6th Ed) by Andrew Heywood
European Politics
European Union Politics (2015, 2nd Ed) by John McCormick
European Politics (2017, 4th Ed) by Tim Bale
Government and Politics in the Post-Crisis European Union (2020) by Ramona Coman et al
Political Science/Comparative Politics
Comparative Government and Politics (2019, 11th Ed) by John McCormick et al
Cases in Comparative Government and Politics (2019) by John McCormick
Political Analysis (2002) by Colin Hay
Doing Political Science and International Relations (2011) by Heather Savigny and Lee Marsden
Philosophy
Political Thinkers (2017, 3rd Ed) by David Boucher and Paul Kelly
Modern Political Thinkers and Ideas (2001) by Tudor Jones
Research Methods
Theory and Methods in Political Science (2018, 4th Ed) by Vivien Lowndes et al
Issues and Methods in Comparative Politics (2008, 3rd Ed) by Todd Landman
International Relations
The Globalization of World Politics (2019, 8th Ed) by John Baylis et al
International Relations Theories (2016, 4th Ed) by Tim Dunne et al
Doing Political Science and International Relations (2011) by Heather Savigny and Lee Marsden
Security Studies
Security Studies (2019, 3rd Ed) by Paul Williams and Matt McDonald
Contemporary Security Studies (2018, 5th Ed) by Alan Collins
hello,
i know this is 9 months late but hopefully you're still around. For context i'm a year 11 student who's in that weird stage of waiting for results day. I just want to know what alevels did you take
Hi this is so helpful, thank you for taking the time to do this! I'm going into my final year studying IR and Politics in September 2023 but planning to spend the summer going back through the basics and getting a solid understanding of my course. Id love to talk to you about your post-university experiences with careers/jobs if you are okay with that!! 
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