BA Politics and International Relations & Psychology
About this course
BA in Psychology and Politics and International Relations. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Policy Analysis, Psychological Assessment, and Clinical Skills. The degree is part of the BA (Hons) Humanities and Social Sciences programme. Vertically integrated research projects are available from second year, and a year 4 dissertation is required.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB-BBB IB: Year 1 entry: 32-30
What students say
Based on about 76 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 30 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 15%
- 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: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- 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 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Modules
- Politics 1A: Concepts & Processes
- Politics 1B: Decision making & Outcomes
- Psychology 1a
- Psychology 1b
- International Relations & Global Politics
- Political Philosophy
- Research Design for Political Science
- Can Democracy Deliver?
- Cognition & Neuropsychology
- Social & Health Psychology
- Introduction to Research Design & Analysis
- Quantitative Methods in Social Research
- Research Methods for Political Scientists
- European Politics
- American Politics
- Chinese Politics
- Scottish Politics
- Local Politics
- Parliamentary Studies
- Contemporary British Governance
- War, Terrorism & Conflict
- Philosophy of Economic Policy
- Research Methods & Data Analysis
- Individual Differences
- Cognition
- Development
- Psychobiology
- Social Psychology
- 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
- Dissertation in Psychology
- Psychology Work Placement
- Psychology of Design
- Moral Psychology
- Psychology of Mental Health
- Health Psychology
- Belief & Anomalistic Experience
- Critical Review
- Introduction to Sleep Health
- The Psychology & Cognitive Neuroscience of Face Recognition
- Psychology & Ageing
- Psychological Assessment
- Psychology of Physical Activity
- Evolutionary Approaches to Human Mate Preferences
- Considering Sleep Through the Behavioural Lens
- Neuropsychology of Ageing & Dementia
- Theory & Practice of Learning & Cognition
- Coaching Psychology in the Age of AI
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Politics and International Relations & Psychology 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 £4,500 more than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BA Politics and International Relations & Psychology at University of Strathclyde do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Politics and International Relations & Psychology 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 Politics and International Relations & Psychology at University of Strathclyde?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 215 UCAS points.
Does BA Politics and International Relations & Psychology 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 and International Relations & Psychology at University of Strathclyde?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.