BA Politics and International Relations & Spanish
About this course
BA in Politics and International Relations and Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies. Core topics include statistics, research methods, policy analysis, communication and writing, and human behaviour. The programme includes a sustainable development research project and parliamentary studies sessions co-taught with UK and Scottish Parliament staff. Spanish language modules progress from beginner level through to CEFR level B2.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB-BBB IB: Year 1 entry: 32-30
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What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 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: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
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 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 80%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Modules
- Politics 1A: Concepts & Processes
- Politics 1B: Decision making & Outcomes
- Spanish 1A
- Spanish 1B
- Introduction to Spanish 1A
- Introduction to Spanish 1B
- International Relations & Global Politics
- Political Philosophy
- Research Design for Political Science
- Can Democracy Deliver?
- Spanish 2A
- Spanish 2B
- Spanish & Latin American Studies II
- 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
- Spanish 3A
- Spanish 3B
- Latin America Through Indigenous Eyes
- What are you looking at!?: Visual Culture in Spain
- Year abroad
- 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
- Spanish Honours Spoken Language
- Key Theories and Debates of Translation Studies (Spanish)
- Student Placement
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Politics and International Relations & Spanish 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 Politics and International Relations & Spanish 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 Politics and International Relations & Spanish at University of Strathclyde?
94% 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 & Spanish at University of Strathclyde?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 190 UCAS points.
Does BA Politics and International Relations & Spanish at University of Strathclyde include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Politics and International Relations & Spanish at University of Strathclyde?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.