BA English and Creative Writing & Politics and International Relations
About this course
This BA combines Politics and International Relations with English and Creative Writing. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Policy Analysis, and Human Behaviour. The degree includes a work placement module requiring a minimum of 60 hours of professional experience. A vertically integrated project examines democratic governance and sustainable development.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB-BBB Year 2 entry: AAA-ABB IB: 32-30 Year 2 entry: 36-32
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What students say
Based on about 22 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East of England: 1%
- London: 7%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 92%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 65%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 30%
Modules
- English 1A & 1B
- Politics 1A: Concepts & Processes
- Politics 1B: Decision making & Outcomes
- Writing Through Time 1&2
- The Construction of Scotland
- Making the Modern Human
- International Relations & Global Politics
- Political Philosophy
- Comparative Politics
- Can Democracy Deliver?
- Reading & Writing Prose
- Reading & Writing Screenplays
- Reading & Writing Poetry
- Twentieth Century Literature
- Sex, Revenge & Corruption in Renaissance Drama
- The Body: Theories & Representations
- Writing Short Fiction & Poetry
- Glasgow Narratives
- Victorian Literature
- Dramatic Writing
- The American Novel
- The Near Abroad: Literature & Imperialism within Europe
- English & Creative Writing Work Placement
- 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
- Writing Gender in Contemporary Literature
- Creative Economies & the Culture Industry
- Wild in the Renaissance
- East Asian Literatures
- Historical Fiction
- Victorian Gothic
- New Narratives
- 21st Century Science Fiction
- Climate Narratives
- Dissertation in Creative Writing
- Dissertation in English
- Theories & Practices of Regulation & Governance
- Governance & Development
- Political Parties
- Research Design for Political Science
- Green Politics
- Political Behaviour
- Feminism & Politics
- International Relations Theory in a Global Age
- International Security: Concepts & Issues
- Analysing Religion & Politics
- Democratization
- Territorial Politics in the UK
- Transforming Democracies: Participation & Representation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA English and Creative Writing & Politics and International Relations at University of Strathclyde earn?
The median salary is £24,500 after 15 months, £22,000 after 3 years, £28,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £33,000. The £28,000 median after five years is £6,000 less than the UK median for Politics.
What do graduates of BA English and Creative Writing & Politics and International Relations at University of Strathclyde do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA English and Creative Writing & Politics and International Relations at University of Strathclyde?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA English and Creative Writing & Politics and International Relations at University of Strathclyde?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 185 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA English and Creative Writing & Politics and International Relations at University of Strathclyde?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.