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BA (Hons) Politics & International Relations

University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

From international terrorism to the 2014 Scottish Independence Referendum, we cover diverse and relevant issues.

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.

Our political graduates go on to work in several areas, such as government, journalism, teaching and research, in both the public and commercial sectors. Many also pursue academic research careers in the UK, Europe and North America.

General Eligibility

A Levels

Year 1 entry: ABB-BBB
Year 2 entry: AAA-ABB

(GCSE English Language 6/B or Literature 6/B, GCSE Maths 4/C)

International Baccalaureate

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

HNC

Year 1 entry

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 subject.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • Politics 1A: Concepts & Processes

  • Politics 1B: Decision making & Outcomes

2 Year 2
  • International Relations & Global Politics

  • Political Philosophy

  • Research Design for Political Science

  • Can Democracy Deliver?

3 Year 3
  • Quantitative Methods in Social Research

  • Research Methods for Political Scientists

  • European Politics

  • American Politics

  • Scottish Politics

  • Local Politics

  • Parliamentary Studies

  • Contemporary British Governance

  • Chinese Politics

  • War, Terrorism & Conflict

  • Philosophy of Economic Policy

  • Can Democracy Deliver?

  • United States National Security

4 Year 4
  • Theories & Practices of Regulation & Governance

  • Governance & Development

  • Green Politics

  • Political Parties

  • Comparative Politics

  • Political Behaviour

  • Feminism & Politics

  • International Relations Theory in a Global Age

  • International Security: Concepts & Issues

  • Analysing Religion & Politics

  • Can Democracy Deliver?

  • Democratization

  • Territorial Politics in the UK

  • Transforming Democracies: Participation & Representation

Language Requirement

IELTS 6.5 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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