If youÕre contemplating a future in the world of politics, youÕll need to understand issues of power, alliances, conflict and peace on a global scale.

The University of Stirling will help you build a confident and well-rounded knowledge of all these issues and more Ð from the decision-making processes of influential organisations, through to the question of how societies are shaped. YouÕll be learning in a research-led environment, where the latest political events are dissected by recognised experts. YouÕll also benefit from our career-focused approach, which enables you to pick up the practical and analytical skills employers are looking for.

To further enhance your international outlook, youÕll have a chance to spend a semester studying Politics at the University of Gothenburg Ð or a range of other partner institutions. You can also combine International Politics with French or Spanish to add another valuable facet to everything youÕre leaning.

The University of Stirling is ranked in the top 5 in Scotland for Politics (The Guardian University Guide 2019), and our International Politics BA has a 92% student satisfaction rating*. Our alumni include a former Secretary of State for Defence and Member of Parliament, and there really is no limit to where in the world a degree in International Politics can take you.