BA (Hons) Politics at University of Stirling

Programme overview

BA (Hons) Politics examines power, governance, freedom and equality, addressing issues such as just war, climate change and how public policy is made and challenged.

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

What you will study

Core modules giving a broad grounding in politics, then specialisation in Semesters 5-8 from a wide range of options. Teaching combines lectures and tutorials; assessment includes exams, essays, presentations, class tests, take-home exams and research data exercises. Guest lectures from political experts are included.

Career pathways

Political work, research, journalism, PR and marketing, government and the public sector, international relations and business.

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Application information

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. Year 2 entry may be possible depending on HNC/HND course. 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 or part time

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