Politics and International Relations and Economics BA (Hons)
University of Strathclyde
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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John Anderson Campus

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-25

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Studying with us youll join a vibrant research and teaching environment for first-class student experience, as evidenced by excellent scores in consecutive National Student Surveys. As a politics student, youll look at the work of governments and their policies and study the behaviour of those who govern - and who they are governing - both at home and abroad. Youll also gain knowledge of domestic and international institutions and issues relating to conflict and cooperation. We cover diverse ...Read more

Studying with us you'll join a vibrant research and teaching environment for first-class student experience, as evidenced by excellent scores in consecutive National Student Surveys. As a politics student, you'll look at the work of governments and their policies and study the behaviour of those who govern - and who they are governing - both at home and abroad. You'll also gain knowledge of domestic and international institutions and issues relating to conflict and cooperation. We cover diverse and relevant issues, such as international terrorism to the 2014 Scottish Independence Referendum. Politics graduates can go on to work in a number of areas, with many pursuing academic research careers in the UK, Europe and North America. Following the recent global economic crisis, economics is more important and relevant than ever. Decisions on money, banking, interest rates, taxation and government spending affect us all, with global consequencesEconomics aims to understand the activities of the different agents in the economy - consumers, producers and the government – and how they all fit together. Our degree will give you the ability to explain complex data in simple terms to different audiences. Youll also develop excellent mathematical, statistical and problem-solving skills.

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Politics
WUSCA ranking:
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13/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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15th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
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32nd
What students say
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Akshay
05 Feb 25

Student support provided by the department and the student Union. It could be improved by allowing students to visit department without any prior appointment Monday to Friday...Read more

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03 Dec 24

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Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

BBB - ABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AAAA Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Scottish HNC:

Pass Grades / Points required

Scottish HND:

Pass Grades / Points required

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Higher English, Maths/Applications of Mathematics National 5 B-C, or equivalent

Year 1 entry: 32-30Year 2 entry: 36-32Maths SL5

HNC Social Sciences: A in Graded Unit; Maths National 5 B, or equivalent

HND Social Sciences: AAB in Graded Units may enable second-year entry to Politics & International Relations with History or Psychology with six HNC/HND credits in each of the two subjects

Tuition fees

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Domestic

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Students from Other UK

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Republic of Ireland - If you are an Irish citizen and have been ordinary resident in the Republic of Ireland for the three years prior to the relevant date, and will be coming to Scotland for Educational purposes only, you will meet the criteria of England, Wales & Northern Ireland fee status. For more information and advice on tuition fee status, you can visit the UKCISA - International student advice and guidance - Scotland: fee status webpage. Find out more about the University of Strathclyde's fee assessments process.

Students from Scotland

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To be confirmed. Fees for students who meet the relevant residence requirements in Scotland are subject to confirmation by the Scottish Funding Council. Scottish undergraduate students undertaking an exchange for a semester/year will continue to pay their normal tuition fees at Strathclyde and will not be charged fees by the overseas institution.

£9,535 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,535 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£21,550 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£21,550 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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Cost of living (University provided accommodation) - 141 Per week

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Akshay
05 Feb 25
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Student support provided by the department and the student Union. It could be improved by allowing students to visit department without any prior appointment Monday to Friday....
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University of Strathclyde
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