Course summary

Politics is the study of the way power and influence are distributed within society and how this affects decision making within and among countries and states. Why study this course at the University of Glasgow? You will study a wide variety of topics including courses in international relations and political theory, as well as the politics of a range of areas from the Middle East to Latin America to Europe. You will have the opportunity to take part in our growing study abroad programme. Studying politics at Glasgow can be taken in partnership with the Glasgow Q-Step ‘with Quantitative Methods’ pathway to give you more opportunities to develop your quantitative research skills. If you opt for the ‘Politics with Quantitative Methods’ pathway (UCAS code LG23) you would take five courses on planning research, data collection and analysis, as well as programming skills. These build skills sought after by employers and enhance your understanding of research. Career Prospects? Studying Politics will prepare you for a wide variety of careers. You will develop your research and analytical skills, writing abilities, and capacity to communicate effectively. You will be able to attend employability workshops and training days, which will provide you with skills and knowledge, essential for success in the job market. You will also be able to attend alumni careers talks. As a Social Sciences student, you may have the chance to take part in one of our many internship placements. Popular career destinations for our graduates include the civil and foreign service, local government, the charity sector, international organisations, teaching, business, media and journalism.