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BA Hons Politics International Politics
at University of Stirling

Stirling, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 15,900
Country Rank#52
Duration48 Months
Score IELTS: 6 TOEFL: 78

Program Overview

If you’re contemplating a future in the world of international politics, you’ll need to understand issues of power, alliances, conflict and peace on a global scale.

The University of Stirling will help you build a confident and well-rounded knowledge of all these issues and more – from the decision-making processes of influential organisations, through to the question of how international society is shaped. You’ll be learning in a research-led environment, where the latest political events are dissected by recognised experts. You’ll also benefit from our career-focused approach, which enables you to pick up the practical and analytical skills employers are looking for.

To further enhance your international outlook, you’ll have a chance to spend a semester abroad studying International Politics at one of our partner institutions. You can also combine International Politics with French or Spanish to add another valuable facet to everything you’re leaning.

Guest lecturers give you real insights into the professional applications of an International Politics degree. Our alumni include a former Secretary of State for Defence and Member of Parliament, and there really is no limit to where in the world a degree in International Politics can take you.

Course Content
Year 1, Semester 1

Compulsory module
- People and Power: Politics of the British Isles (POLU9A1) 20 credits
- prior to 2021/2 POLU911 was taken
Option module

Select 40 credits from list
- Accounting and Finance for Managers (ACCU7M1) 20 credits
- Our Blue Planet (AQUU1OP) 20 credits
- Introduction to Cell Biology (BIOU1CE) 20 credits
- Ecology: An Introduction (BIOU1IE) 20 credits
Year 1, Semester 2

Compulsory module
- Political Concepts and Ideas (POLU9A2) 20 credits
- prior to 2021/2 POLU912 was taken
Option module

Select 40 credits from list
- Introduction to Management Accounting (ACCU9A2) 20 credits
- Our Thirsty Planet: Man and the Aquatic Environment (AQUU2TP) 20 credits
- Introduction to Physiology (BIOU2PH) 20 credits
- Making the Most of the World Wide Web (CSCU9F2) 20 credits
Year 2, Semester 1

Compulsory module
- Introduction to International Politics (POLU9X3) 20 credits
Option module

Select 40 credits from any module (Arts programmes) list
- Accounting and Finance for Managers (ACCU7M1) 20 credits
- Our Blue Planet (AQUU1OP) 20 credits
- Introduction to Aquatic Environments (AQUU3AE) 20 credits
- Arts & Humanities - Career Launch Pad (ARTU9C3) 20 credits
Year 2, Semester 2

Compulsory module
- Great Political Thinkers (POLU9PG) 20 credits
Compulsory module
- Comparative Politics (POLU9CP) 20 credits
Option module

Select 20 credits from any semester 4 - Arts programmes list
- Introduction to Management Accounting (ACCU9A2) 20 credits
- External Reporting (ACCU9A4) 20 credits
- Our Thirsty Planet: Man and the Aquatic Environment (AQUU2TP) 20 credits
- Science of Diving (AQUU4DS) 20 credits
Year 3, Semester 1

Option module

Select 60 credits from semester 5 International Politics options list
- Green Politics in the Age of Climate Change (POLU9GP) 20 credits
- International Security (POLU9IS) 20 credits
- The Politics of Justice Equality and Rights (POLU9PJ) 20 credits
- Politics and Policymaking in Scotland (POLU9SP) 20 credits
At least 5 of the honours options taken in semesters 5-8 must be modules designated by the Faculty as International Politics modules.

Year 3, Semester 2

Option module

Select 60 credits from Level 10 modules in Politics list
- Safer Spaces: Environment in 20th Century Britain (ARTU9H6) 20 credits
- Critical Approaches to European Security (POLU9CA) 20 credits
- Global Political Economy (POLU9PE) 20 credits
- Understanding Public Policy (POLU9PP) 20 credits
Students planning to complete the honours programme must take POLU9RM.

Year 4, Semester 1

Dissertation
- International Politics Dissertation (POLU9IT) 60 credits
- Continued in semester 8.
Option module

Select 40 credits from Level 10 modules in Politics list
- Green Politics in the Age of Climate Change (POLU9GP) 20 credits
- International Security (POLU9IS) 20 credits
- The Politics of Justice Equality and Rights (POLU9PJ) 20 credits
- Politics and Policymaking in Scotland (POLU9SP) 20 credits
Year 4, Semester 2

Option module

Select 20 credits from Level 10 modules in Politics list
- Safer Spaces: Environment in 20th Century Britain (ARTU9H6) 20 credits
- Critical Approaches to European Security (POLU9CA) 20 credits
- Global Political Economy (POLU9PE) 20 credits
- Understanding Public Policy (POLU9PP) 20 credits
Entry Requirement
Year 1 entry – Four-year honours

SQA Highers
- AABB - by the end of S5
- AABBB - by the end of S6
GCE A-levels
- BBB
IB Diploma
- 30 points
BTEC (Level 3)
- DDM
Widening access students
- Widening access students may be eligible for an adjusted offer of entry. To find out if this applies to you go to our widening access pages.
- Care-experienced applicants will be guaranteed an offer of a place if they meet the minimum entry requirements.
Year 2 entry – Three-year honours

SQA Advanced Highers
- ABB – one sitting
GCE A-levels
- ABB
IB Diploma
- 35 points
Essential subjects
- To include either Politics, Government and Politics or Modern Studies.
Direct Entry to 1st Year:

Year 12 Grade – cumulative score of 65% and above from the following state boards:
- CBSE
- ISC/ICSE
- Metro state boards (Delhi, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal)
- Students from other state boards will require Year 12 Grade – cumulative score of 75%.
  
  Advanced Entry to 2nd Year:
  
  Year 12 Grade – cumulative score of 75% and above from the following state boards:
- CBSE
- ISC/ICSE
- Advanced entry is possible on a range of courses. Student applications will be considered on a case by case basis.Please note that advanced entry options for students who have scored 35 in the International Baccalaureate or GCE A-Levels ABB in one sitting will also be considered on a case by case basis.
  
  Students who score 70% in English in Year 12 from the following exam boards won't be required to submit IELTS, if studied within the last 5 years of our course start date:
- CBSE
- ISC/ICSE
- Metro state boards (Delhi, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal)
- Students from other state boards will either need 80% in English if studied within 5 years of the course start date, or a UKVI SELT, IELTS Academic or PTE Academic, depending on the state board, taken within 2 years of our course start date.
  
  English language requirements
  
  If English is not your first language you must have one of the following qualifications as evidence of your English language skills:
- IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.0 with 5.5 in each skill
- Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) 169 overall with a minimum of 162 in each sub-skill
- Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE) 180 overall with a minimum of 162 in each sub-skill
- Pearson Test of English (Academic) 60 overall with a minimum of 59 in each sub-skill
- IBT TOEFL 78 overall with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing
- IBT TOEFL Special Home Edition 78 overall with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing
- Trinity ISE II Pass overall and Pass in each sub-skill, ISE III Pass overall and in all sub-skills, ISE IV Pass overall and in all sub-skills
- Aptis (4 skills) CEFR B2 overall and B2 in all sub-skills
- Duolingo 95 overall with a minimum of 90 in all sub-skills
- LanguageCert International ESOL B2 Communicator - Pass with minimum 33 in each sub-skill
- Metro state boards (Delhi, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal)
Fees & Scholarships

Academic year:

2022/23

2023/24

Overseas students (non-EU)

£15,900

£16,400

Overseas students (non-EU)

You will be charged the annual fee each year when you enrol. Your fees will be held at the same level throughout your course.If you need to take additional modules or resit modules, you will be liable for an additional fee.

If you’re domiciled in the UK, you can typically apply to your relevant funding body for help with living costs. This usually takes the form of student loans, grants or bursaries, and the amount awarded depends upon your personal circumstances and household income.

EU and overseas students won’t normally be able to claim living support through SAAS or other UK public funding bodies. You should contact the relevant authority in your country to find out if you’re eligible to receive support.
Career Prospect
From social and political research to journalism, marketing and HR, a degree in International Politics opens up a broad range of career opportunities. Potential employers include international organisations like the UN, the third-sector, the civil service, local and national government, lobbying organisations and commercial businesses. Jobs directly related to an International 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.

When you study politics at Stirling, you’ll gain a clear understanding of the international political landscape, and how organisations like the World Trade Organisation, the United Nations and the European Union operate. With the opportunity to specialise in diverse areas such as Middle East Politics, Global Environmental Politics and Human Rights, you’ll leave university well-equipped for the path that interests you the most. Our alumni include Former Secretary of State for Defence Dr John Reid, former Member of Parliament for Stirling Steven Patterson and current MPs Neil Gray and Angela Crawley.

Cost Of Studying At University of Stirling

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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BA Hons Politics International Politics at University of Stirling