BA Politics & International Relations
About this course
BA in Politics and International Relations. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Policy Analysis, and Human Behaviour. A work placement is available, and optional modules cover areas such as international security, green politics, and territorial politics. The degree includes an Honours-year dissertation.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB-BBB IB: Year 1 entry: 32-30
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BA Politics & International Relations (L200) at the University of Strathclyde for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is ABB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 70%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 70%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 90 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 21 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 1%
- South East: 1%
- Scotland: 94%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 110 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 79%
- Other HE qualification: 16%
- Other qualifications: 4%
Modules
- Politics 1A: Concepts & Processes
- Politics 1B: Decision making & Outcomes
- Research Design for Political Science
- International Relations & Global Politics
- Political Philosophy
- Quantitative Methods in Social Research
- Elections, Public Opinions and Parties
- International Relations
- Public Policy and Political Economy
- Designing Quantitative/Qualitative Research
- Theories & Practices of Regulation & Governance
- Governance & Development
- Green Politics
- Political Parties
- Comparative 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 Politics & International Relations at University of Strathclyde earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £38,000. The £32,000 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Politics.
What do graduates of BA Politics & 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 Politics & International Relations at University of Strathclyde?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Politics & International Relations at University of Strathclyde?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 195 UCAS points.
Does BA Politics & 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 Politics & International Relations at University of Strathclyde?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.