Politics and International Relations
University of StrathclydePolitics and International Relations BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of Strathclyde, based in Glasgow, taught full-time over 4 years. 83% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £27,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is ABB - BBB.
A-Level Entry
ABB - BBB
Typical offer · UCAS
Student Satisfaction
82.94%
NSS · Office for Students
Avg. Graduate Salary
£27,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
- 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).
Entry Requirements
Career Prospects
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 4 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Glasgow
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Politics
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £27,000
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ