BA International Politics
What students say
Based on about 21 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 35%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 6%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 80%
- Northern Ireland: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA International Politics at University of Stirling earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £28,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £34,500. The £28,500 median after five years is £5,500 less than the UK median for Politics.
What do graduates of BA International Politics at University of Stirling do next?
65% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA International Politics at University of Stirling?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA International Politics at University of Stirling?
The average entrant had 166 UCAS points.
Does BA International Politics at University of Stirling include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA International Politics at University of Stirling?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.