Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Strathclyde offers a BA Hons English and Creative Writing & Politics and International Relations program. This program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of English literature and creative writing, as well as the study of politics and international relations.

Program Structure

The program is a four-year course that allows students to study a range of subjects in the first year, before specializing in two subjects in the second year. The program includes a combination of core and optional classes, as well as a dissertation in the final year.

English and Creative Writing

The English and Creative Writing component of the program covers a range of topics, including:

• Introduction to literary studies
• Reading novels, plays, short stories, and poetry
• Techniques in creative writing
• Literary history
• Scottish literature
• Literature of humans and animals
• Renaissance, Victorian, Twentieth Century, and American literature
• Optional work placement

Politics and International Relations

The Politics and International Relations component of the program covers a range of topics, including:

• Introduction to the study of politics from a scientific perspective
• Modern states and their interactions
• Key concepts and institutions in politics
• International relations and global politics
• Political philosophy
• Comparative politics
• Research methods for political scientists
• European politics
• American politics
• Scottish politics
• Local politics
• Parliamentary studies
• Contemporary British governance
• Chinese politics
• War, terrorism, and conflict
• Philosophy of economic policy
• Governance and development
• Political parties
• Research design for political science
• Green politics
• Political behaviour
• Feminism and politics
• International relations theory
• International security
• Analysing religion and politics
• Democratization
• Territorial politics in the UK
• Transforming democracies

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for the program are:

• Highers: AAAA (first sitting) or AAAAB (second sitting)
• A Levels: ABB-BBB
• International Baccalaureate: 32-30
• Irish Leaving Certificate: Two H2 passes and three H3 passes including English
• HNC: A in Graded Unit; Maths National 5 B, or equivalent
• International students: View the entry requirements for your country

Fees and Funding

The tuition fees for the program are:

• Scotland: £1,820
• England, Wales, and 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, and Northern Ireland fee status
• International: £21,550
• University preparation programme fees: International students can find out more about the costs and payments of studying a university preparation programme at the University of Strathclyde International Study Centre

Careers

Graduates from the program have gone on to have success in a wide range of careers, including:

• Publishing
• Civil service
• Management
• Marketing
• Journalism
• Creative writing
• Administration
• Teaching
• Media
• Local government
• Further and higher education
• Social work

Research Areas

The program covers a range of research areas, including:

• English literature
• Creative writing
• Politics
• International relations
• Governance
• Development
• Political parties
• Research methods
• Green politics
• Political behaviour
• Feminism and politics
• International relations theory
• International security
• Analysing religion and politics
• Democratization
• Territorial politics in the UK
• Transforming democracies

Learning and Teaching

The program is taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, and seminars. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in a work placement and to study abroad.

Assessment

The program is assessed through a combination of essays, exams, and class work. Students will also complete a dissertation in the final year.

Facilities

The University of Strathclyde has a range of facilities, including:

• The Andersonian Library
• The Curran Building
• The Lord Hope building
• Student services, such as the library, cafés, meeting areas, and exhibition spaces

International Students

The University of Strathclyde has a thriving international community, with students from over 140 countries. International students can find out more about the costs and payments of studying a university preparation programme at the University of Strathclyde International Study Centre.

Widening Access

The University of Strathclyde is committed to widening access to higher education. The University selects students based on merit, potential, and the ability to benefit from the education provided. The University also offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to support students from underrepresented groups.