BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations & Social Policy

The Politics, International Relations, and Social Policy course at the University of Strathclyde offers its students profound knowledge and understanding in politics and international relations, as well as essentials of social policy, preparing them for a wide variety of careers. It is taught by researchers who are experts in their field and offers the opportunity to study abroad through the University's extensive global partnerships.Course Content: The course consists of four main parts. In Year 1, the focus is on familiarising students with key concepts and current issues in politics. Year 2 deepens this understanding with a focus on political theory. In Year 3, students are encouraged to specialise based on their interests and the topics are discussed more deeply and reflectively. Lastly, in Year 4, the students are expected to complete a dissertation in Politics and International Relations or Social Policy.Key Modules: Some of the key modules in this course include The Politics of the Welfare State, Social Theories for Social Policies, and International Relations Theory. There are also several optional classes that allow students to customize their learning to their interests, such as Politics of the EU, Understanding Energy Policy, and Global Security.Accreditations: This course is accredited by the European Consortium for Political Research.Future Careers: Graduates from this course may find careers in a wide variety of fields such as civil service, diplomatic corps, non-governmental organizations, international organizations, as well as media and journalism among others. The transferable skills acquired through this course also make it possible for graduates to venture into unrelated fields.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.