Introduction
Overview
Politics permeates every aspect of our lives – shaping our opinions, informing our decisions and helping us to understand what motivates people.
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 Universities og 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.
Top reasons to study with us
#1 Top 5 in the UK, 2nd in Scotland for course satisfaction in Politics. (The National Student Survey 2020)
#2 Enhance your future opportunities by studying Politics with one of 16 other courses
#3 2nd in Scotland, top 10 in the UK for Politics (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021)
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.
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.
Assessment
Assessment is divided between exams, essays and presentations. You’ll also undertake class tests, take-home exams and research data exercises.
Assessment is divided between exams, essays and presentations. You’ll also undertake class tests, take-home exams and research data exercises.
Study abroad
As a University of Stirling student, you’ll have the opportunity to broaden your horizons and study abroad through our well-established connections with several international universities. Our Politics department also has a special Erasmus exchange programme with the politics departments at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden. Students who have met the grade requirements and passed the interview could spend Semester 6 at one of these partner institutions.
As a University of Stirling student, you’ll have the opportunity to broaden your horizons and study abroad through our well-established connections with several international universities. Our Politics department also has a special Erasmus exchange programme with the politics departments at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden, and Collegium Civitas in Poland. Students who have met the grade requirements and passed the interview could spend Semester 6 at one of these partner institutions.
Find out more about studying abroad.
Contact
Dr Peter Lynch, Course Director
+44 (0) 1786 467599
p.a.lynch@stir.ac.uk
Dr Peter Lynch, Faculty of Arts and Humanities
+44 (0) 1786 467599p.a.lynch@stir.ac.uk
Fees - 2021/22
Overseas students (non-EU): £ £15,100
Scottish students: £ 1,820
Students from the rest of the UK: £9,250
EU Students: £15,100*
*For EU students starting studies in academic year 2021/22, we will award an automatic scholarship of up to £30k over the duration of your course. This is subject to eligibility criteria
