BA English & Politics and International Relations
About this course
BA in Politics and International Relations and English, combining the study of political systems with literary analysis. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Policy Analysis, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Human Behaviour. The programme includes a work placement module offering a minimum of 60 hours of practical experience in a professionally related environment.
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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 39 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 30%
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 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 75%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
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
- Research Design for Political Science
- Can Democracy Deliver?
- The American Novel
- Victorian Literature
- Twentieth Century Literature
- Sex, Revenge & Corruption in Renaissance Drama
- The Body: Theories & Representations
- English & Creative Writing Work Placement
- Writing Short Fiction & Poetry
- Dramatic Writing
- 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
- 21st Century Science Fiction
- Victorian Gothic
- Wild in the Renaissance
- Theories & Practices of Regulation & Governance
- Governance & Development
- Political Parties
- Comparative Politics
- 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 & 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 & 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 & Politics and International Relations at University of Strathclyde?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA English & Politics and International Relations at University of Strathclyde?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 181 UCAS points.
Does BA English & Politics and International Relations at University of Strathclyde include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA English & Politics and International Relations at University of Strathclyde?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.