Overview
This Politics (Hons) BA degree from University of Stirling helps you develop the intellectual, communication and analytical skills employers are looking for. You’ll open the door to a wide range of career opportunities – from politics itself, to connected arenas such as commerce, civil service, journalism, law and teaching. There are also plenty of opportunities to broaden your horizons by studying abroad during your course, including through our Politics-specific partnership with the Universities of Gothenburg in Sweden.
Key facts
- Enhance your understanding of how the world works, and gain the skills you need to play your part in shaping it with a Politics degree from the University of Stirling.
- Career opportunities:
- From social and political research to journalism, marketing and HR, our Politics course opens up a broad range of career opportunities. Potential employers include international organisations such as the UN, the third-sector, the civil service, local and national government, lobbying organisations and commercial businesses. Jobs directly related to a Politics degree include:
- Government Social Research Officer
- Public Affairs Consultant
- Civil Service Fast Streamer
- Public Relations Account Executive
- Politician’s Assistant
- Other roles where a Politics degree is useful include: Market Researcher, Marketing Executive, Journalist, Charity Officer, Forensic Accountant, Public Relations Officer and many more.
- As a Politics graduate, you’ll have a clear understanding of domestic and international politics – as well as how organisations like the World Trade Organisation, the United Nations and the European Union operate. This provides you with a solid understanding of the issues involved in international relations and the significance of politics as a global – and local – activity. When you graduate with a BA Politics from the University of Stirling, you’ll be in good company. Our alumni include Former Secretary of State for Defence Dr John Reid, and current MPs Neil Gray, Anum Qaisar-Javed and Angela Crawley.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:- Political Concepts and Ideas
- People and Power: Politics of the British Isles
- Great Political Thinkers
- Comparative Politics
- Green Politics in the Age of Climate Change
- International Security
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Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Campus Location
- Stirling, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Public Policy Political Science Terrorism & Security View 97 other Bachelors in Public Policy in United KingdomExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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General requirements
SQA Highers
- AABB - by the end of S5
- AABBB - by the end of S6
- BBB
- 30
- DDM
- Widening access students may be eligible for an adjusted offer of entry.
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Applies to youNon-residents19500 GBP / year≈ 19500 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents1820 GBP / year≈ 1820 GBP / year
Additional Details
- Students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland: £9,535
Living costs
Stirling
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