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

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University of Strathclyde

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

4 Years

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

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University of Strathclyde

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- Explore the nature of power and those who govern in history, theory and practice.- Delve into the history of political philosophy and become familiar with key concepts including justice, quality, democracy, the state and rights.- Gain a firm grounding in the study of global politics, the interaction between states and the concepts underpinning world affairs.- Choose between modules in international development, international security, green politics, feminism, data science and politics in ...Read more

- Explore the nature of power and those who govern in history, theory and practice.- Delve into the history of political philosophy and become familiar with key concepts including justice, quality, democracy, the state and rights.- Gain a firm grounding in the study of global politics, the interaction between states and the concepts underpinning world affairs.- Choose between modules in international development, international security, green politics, feminism, data science and politics in Scotland, Britain, the USA and China.- Work with a group internationally-renowned academic experts with a strong reputation for innovative research in government and policy - Get practical experience via a work placement.Ranked 2nd in Scotland for Politics (The Times/Sunday Times University Ranking 2024).

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
13/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
15th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
32nd
Politics
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 92 = 8% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
8%
Employment rate
Employment rate
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Politics graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Politics graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
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Meenakshi
23 Nov 23

Best part was the university services and pleasant population. Worst part is the weather..Read more

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Matthew
23 Nov 23

Better support system..Read more

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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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£19,600 per year

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Students from EU

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£19,600 per year

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Students from International

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Meenakshi
23 Nov 23
Journalism, Media and Communication and Politics and International Relations BA (Hons)
Best part was the university services and pleasant population. Worst part is the weather...
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University of Strathclyde
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