BA (Hons) Politics, International Relations and Social Policy in Glasgow United Kingdom | University of Strathclyde

University of Strathclyde | Glasgow United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 19,600
(c. USD26,248.52)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

As a politics student, you'll analyze government operations and policies while examining the interactions between leaders and citizens, both domestically and internationally. The curriculum explores various political systems and addresses critical topics ranging from global terrorism to significant events like Scotland's 2014 independence vote. Career paths for politics graduates are diverse, with many entering research roles across the UK, Europe, and North America. Social Policy focuses on how societies allocate resources and design services to address collective and individual requirements. Core topics include economic disparities, social inequalities, justice systems, healthcare, education, and housing.

The field employs both qualitative and quantitative approaches to better understand resource distribution and societal progress measurement. This program enables students to explore socioeconomic challenges in Scotland while considering global contexts. It incorporates insights from multiple disciplines including economics, law, psychology, sociology, and political science.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Highers
Standard entry requirements
1st sitting: AAAA
2nd sitting: AAAAB
(Higher English, Maths/Applications of Mathematics National 5 B-C, or equivalent)

Minimum entry requirements
1st sitting: AABB
2nd sitting: AABBB
(Higher English B and Maths/Applications of Mathematics National 5 C)

A Levels
Year 1 entry: ABB-BBB
Year 2 entry: AAA-ABB
(GCSE English Language 6/B or Literature 6/B, GCSE Maths 4/C)

International Baccalaureate
Year 1 entry: 32-30
Year 2 entry: 36-32

IELTS - 6.5 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)
TOEFL ibt - 80 overall, with the following minimum scores in each component-(Listening- 17, Reading- 18, Speaking- 20, Writing- 18)

Tuition GBP 19,600

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