Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Strathclyde offers a BA Hons Education & Politics and International Relations program. This program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of education and politics, as well as the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in a variety of careers.

Program Structure

The program is a four-year course that allows students to study a range of subjects, including education, politics, and international relations. In the first year, students will study three subjects, including their chosen subject(s). In the second year, students will focus on improving their writing and argumentative skills, and will take classes in research design and methods. In the third year, students will have the opportunity to study abroad or continue their studies in Glasgow. In the fourth year, students will complete an honours dissertation and take a range of optional classes.

Education

The education component of the program will cover a range of topics, including the impact of poverty and social class on children and society, the role of culture and community in education, and the place of policy and politics in education. Students will also undertake a placement with children between the ages of 0 to 14.

Politics & International Relations

The politics and international relations component of the program will cover a range of topics, including the study of politics from a scientific perspective, the role of actors and political institutions in policymaking processes, and the study of international relations and global politics. Students will also take classes in research design and methods, and will have the opportunity to study abroad or continue their studies in Glasgow.

Assessment

The program will be assessed through a range of methods, including exams, essays, and project work. Students will also be required to complete a dissertation in their final year.

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: Year 1 entry: Social Sciences: A in Graded Unit; Maths National 5 B, or equivalent
• International students: View the entry requirements for your country

Fees & Funding

The fees for the program are:

• 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
• 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 of the program will be well-equipped to pursue a range of careers, including:

• Education
• Politics
• International relations
• Law
• Journalism
• Civil service
• Business
• Non-profit sector

Research Areas

The program will cover a range of research areas, including:

• Education policy and politics
• International relations and global politics
• Comparative politics
• Political philosophy
• Research methods and design
• Quantitative methods in social research

Subject Combinations

The program allows students to study a range of subject combinations, including:

• Education and politics
• Education and international relations
• Politics and international relations
• Education and another subject (e.g. English, history, psychology)

Placements

The program includes a placement component, which will give students the opportunity to gain practical experience in a range of settings, including schools, government agencies, and non-profit organizations.

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 program and the university's international community on the university's website.