BA French & Politics and International Relations
About this course
BA in Politics and International Relations and French and Francophone Studies. Core topics include statistics, research methods, policy analysis, and human behaviour. The programme includes a year abroad module and a dedicated Research Design for Political Science course. Later years cover European Politics, Scottish Politics, and Parliamentary Studies co-taught with staff from the UK and Scottish Parliaments.
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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 14 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 95%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 80%
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 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
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: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- London: 8%
- South East: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 85%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Modules
- Year 1
- Politics 1A: Concepts & Processes
- Politics 1B: Decision making & Outcomes
- Le Monde du Travail
- La France et L'Europe
- Immigration & Nationalité
- Les Femmes en Politique
- Les Régions
- L’Économie
- International Relations & Global Politics
- Political Philosophy
- Research Design for Political Science
- Can Democracy Deliver?
- L’Esclavage Moderne
- Les Nouvelles Façons de Consommer
- Le Système Éducatif
- L’Année à l’Étranger
- 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
- Year abroad
- French
- Student Placement (French)
- 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 French & Politics and International Relations at University of Strathclyde earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £34,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £41,000. The £34,000 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Politics.
What do graduates of BA French & Politics and International Relations at University of Strathclyde do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA French & Politics and International Relations at University of Strathclyde?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA French & Politics and International Relations at University of Strathclyde?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 203 UCAS points.
Does BA French & Politics and International Relations at University of Strathclyde include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BA French & Politics and International Relations at University of Strathclyde?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.