BA (Hons) International Politics at University of Stirling

Programme overview

BA (Hons) International Politics examines power, alliances, peace and conflict on a global scale, including the role of governments, international organisations and non-governmental organisations.

Duration: 4 years (48 months) full time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core study of power and accountability, democracy, freedom and human rights, conflict and cooperation, and research methods, with options such as politics in Scotland, terrorism and counterterrorism, global political economy, US foreign policy and politics of the Middle East. Honours classification combines level 10 modules in Semesters 5-8, including the final-year dissertation; an exchange with the University of Gothenburg is available.

Career pathways

Roles such as government social research officer, public affairs consultant, civil service fast streamer, public relations account executive and politician's assistant.

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Entry requirements

Year 1 entry (four-year honours): Highers AABB, A-levels BBB, IB Diploma 28, BTEC (Level 3) DDM. Year 2 entry (three-year honours): Advanced Highers ABB, A-levels ABB, IB Diploma 32, to include Politics, Government and Politics or Modern Studies. Widening access students may be eligible for an adjusted offer; care-experienced applicants are guaranteed an offer if they meet the minimum entry requirements. Advanced entry is not available. International applicants: IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each sub-skill; Pearson Test of English (Academic) 60 overall with a minimum of 59 in each sub-skill; TOEFL (taken before 21 January 2026) 80 overall with 18 reading, 17 writing, 17 listening, 20 speaking; TOEFL (taken from 21 January 2026) 4 overall with no less than 4 in any band.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Scottish students; full time rate Source

International applicants: GBP 19,500 a year (2026/27). International students (including EU); full time rate Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years (48 months) full time

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