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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: LR24

Politics and International Relations and Spanish

University of Strathclyde
Glasgow, Scotland
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5 yearsDuration
£22,750Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
91%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations and Spanish at University of Strathclyde is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 5-year full-time structure. As a politics student, you'll look at the work of governments and their policies and study the behaviour of those who govern - and who they are governing - both at home and abroad. You'll also gain knowledge of domestic and international institutions and issues relating to conflict and cooperation. We cover diverse and relevant issues, such as international terrorism to the 2014 Scottish Independence Referendum. International tuition fees are £22,750 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £25,000 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

British Government and Politics
International Relations Theory
Spanish Language Skills I
Comparative Political Systems
Global Political Issues and Conflict
Hispanic Culture and Society
Spanish Language Skills II
Political Research Methods
UCAS Code:LR24
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB - BBB

Year 2 entry: AAA-ABB

International Baccalaureate

32 - 30 points

Year 1 entry: 32-30 Year 2 entry: 36-32 Maths SL5

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic60

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£22,750

per year

Total Course Cost (5 years)£113,750

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Strathclyde

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£28,000£32,500
3 years£21,000£25,000£30,500
5 years£26,500£32,000£38,000

UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 11% below UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 14% above UK average salary
This course
£32,000
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-03-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
91%
Learning opportunities
85%
Assessment and feedback
75%
Academic support
92%
Organisation and management
80%
Learning resources
92%
Student voice
73%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
86%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of Strathclyde

University of Strathclyde offers Politics and International Relations and Spanish as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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