Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Strathclyde offers a BA Hons Politics and International Relations & Psychology program. This program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of politics, international relations, and psychology.

Program Structure

The program is a four-year course that allows students to study a combination of subjects in Humanities, Social Sciences, and Business. Students can choose from a range of subjects, including Politics, International Relations, Psychology, and more.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for the program, students must meet the following requirements:

• Highers: AAAA (1st sitting) or AAAAB (2nd sitting), including English and at least one other social science subject, plus National 5 Maths or Application of Maths at B to C.
• A Levels: ABB-BBB
• International Baccalaureate: 32-30
• Irish Leaving Certificate: Two H2 passes and three H3 passes, including English
• HNC: Social Sciences A in Graded Unit; Maths National 5 B, or equivalent

Fees and Funding

The tuition fees for the program are as follows:

• Scotland: £1,820
• England, Wales & Northern Ireland: £9,535
• Republic of Ireland: If you are an Irish citizen and have been ordinary resident in the Republic of Ireland for the three years prior to the relevant date, and will be coming to Scotland for Educational purposes only, you will meet the criteria of England, Wales & Northern Ireland fee status.
• International: £21,550

Careers

Politics graduates are employed in a range of fields, including the media, management, teaching, sales and advertising, local government, further and higher education, and social work. Psychology graduates can pursue careers in clinical, educational, or occupational psychology, as well as research, teaching, human resource management, social work, counseling, and management and professional positions throughout the private and public sectors.

Research Areas

The program covers a range of research areas, including:

• Politics: comparative politics, international relations, political philosophy, and research methods
• Psychology: biological psychology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, social psychology, and research methods

Learning and Teaching

The program uses a range of teaching methods, including lectures, tutorials, practical labs, online tutorials, group work, problem-based learning, and one-to-one supervision.

Assessment

The program is assessed through a combination of exams, essays, practical reports, dissertations, individual presentations, group presentations, and degree exams.

Placements

The program offers students the opportunity to gain valuable industry experience through a credit-bearing work placement class in their third or fourth year.

International Students

The University of Strathclyde has a thriving international community, with students from over 140 countries. International students can apply through UCAS or the University's direct application service.

Discover Uni

The program is listed on the Discover Uni website, which provides official statistics about higher education courses in the UK. Students can use the website to compare courses and make an informed decision about their education.