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Politics and International Relations and Economics
- BA (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 15/09/2025
- Undergraduate
- University of Strathclyde
Course summary
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Explore the nature of power and those who govern in history, theory and practice.
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Delve into the history of political philosophy and become familiar with key concepts including justice, quality, democracy, the state and rights.
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Gain a firm grounding in the study of global politics, the interaction between states and the concepts underpinning world affairs.
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Choose between modules in international development, international security, green politics, feminism, data science and politics in Scotland, Britain, the USA and China.
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Work with a group internationally-renowned academic experts with a strong reputation for innovative research in government and policy
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Get practical experience via a work placement.
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From constitutions to wars and terrorism – Politics & International Relations covers a range of important issues. Economics aims to understand the activities of the different agents in the economy – consumers, producers and the government – and how they all fit together.
Ranked 2nd in Scotland for Politics (The Times/Sunday Times University Ranking 2024).
This course is part of our flexible BA Humanities and Social Science Degree programme. With our BA (Honours) degree you can choose from subjects in Humanities, Social Sciences and Business, with two of your three subject choices taught by the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences.
The BA degree is a three year course and the Honours degree is normally a four year course. This allows you to try new subjects, develop your own ideas, develop a broad range of knowledge and enhance your employability.
You should only enter one of the UCAS codes on your application form. Acceptance on one of these subject codes will enable you to study any combination of subjects. Only one application will be considered. This is lifted from page 50 of the prospectus.
https://www.strath.ac.uk/humanities/undergraduate/flexiblebadegree/
Every one of our flexible BA options gives students the chance to gain valuable professional experience as part of a credit-bearing work placement class in their third or fourth year. Learn more about placements- https://www.strath.ac.uk/humanities/undergraduate/placements/
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
How to apply
This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you're eligible to apply.
- EU has vacancies
- Wales has vacancies
- England has vacancies
- International has vacancies
- Scotland does not have vacancies
- Northern Ireland has vacancies
- Republic of Ireland has vacancies
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:
- LL21
- 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
Standard Qualification 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
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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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Course contact details
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Email:hass-ug-selection@strath.ac.uk
Phone:01414448600
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