BA (Hons) in Politics
University of Stirling
Key Information
Campus location
Stirling, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
36 - 48 Months
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
Request Info
Application deadline
Request Info
Earliest start date
Sep 2024
Introduction
Overview
Politics permeates every aspect of our lives – shaping our opinions, informing our decisions and helping us to understand what motivates people.
Top reasons to study with us
#1 3rd in Scotland, top 15 in the UK for Politics (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022)
#2 Enhance your future opportunities by studying Politics with a wide range of other courses
#3 Top 10 in the UK and 3rd in Scotland for student satisfaction in Politics (National Student Survey 2022)
Curriculum
When you study Politics at the University of Stirling, you’ll increase your awareness of the different political systems, ideologies and policies that impact people’s lives regionally, nationally and globally. We’re ranked among the best universities for Politics in Scotland, and are highly regarded for our strong, research-led approach to teaching.
A Politics degree helps you develop the intellectual, communication and analytical skills employers are looking for. You’ll open the door to a wide range of career opportunities – from politics itself, to connected arenas such as commerce, civil service, journalism, law and teaching. There are also plenty of opportunities to broaden your horizons by studying abroad during your course, including through our Politics-specific partnership with the University of Gothenburg in Sweden.
Enhance your understanding of how the world works, and gain the skills you need to play your part in shaping it with a Politics degree from the University of Stirling.
Teaching
Throughout this course, you’ll be taught through a combination of lectures and tutorials. You’ll begin with a series of core modules that give you a broad grounding in politics – before specialising in Semesters 5-8, and choosing from a wide range of modules. As you study, you’ll achieve a firm grasp of how different political systems work, and how to interpret political issues and events.