Politics

Introduction:
Our rich choice of courses will give you a rounded perspective on different political systems, ideologies and policies. As you study, you develop the intellectual, communication and analytical skills employers value. Possible careers run from commerce and industry to the civil service, journalism, law and teaching – plus politics itself, in both research and representative capacities. Other career options include diplomacy/Foreign Service, international organisations such as the U.N. and the third sector. Teaching of Politics at Stirling has received the highest student satisfaction rating. We have a particularly strong profile in international politics and offer a range of modules in this area. You can choose the Politics (International Politics) degree, which differs from the Politics degree in focusing almost entirely on international relations and area studies in the last two years. Other opportunities at Stirling include spending a semester abroad, through our exchange programme with the universities in Australia, Canada Hong Kong, Japan, Poland, Sweden and the United States. This subject may be studied in combination with a number of other subjects - learn more.