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Politics and International Relations

  • BA (Hons)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time
  • 15/09/2025
  • Undergraduate
University of Strathclyde
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Course summary

  • 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).

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS
This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University of Strathclyde

Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 15/09/2025

Apply by
29 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
L200
Institution code:
S78
Campus name:
University of Strathclyde
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

How to apply

Apply by
29 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
L200
Institution code:
S78
Campus name:
University of Strathclyde
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not accepted

A level

ABB - BBB

Scottish Higher

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

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

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

Scottish HNC

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

Scottish HND

Pass
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

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Scottish Higher

1st sitting: AABB 2nd sitting: AABBB (Higher English B and Maths/Applications of Mathematics National 5 C)

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

For further information on tuition fees, additional costs and funding for this programme, please view the "Fees and funding" section on the programme website.

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