Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Politics and International Relations and Psychology

at University of Strathclyde United Kingdom

There’s a strong emphasis on statistical techniques in data analysis and on the use of mathematical models.

Employers in the financial sector look for graduates who have experience using mathematical models, as well as a financial or accounting background. This course provides a good basis for entering the actuarial profession.

Our flexible degree structure also enables transfer between courses.

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• Develop mathematical and statistical expertise at the same time as increasing your skills in the largest business school in Scotland
• Mathematics, Statistics & Finance degree provides a good basis for entering the actuarial profession
• We're ranked 2nd in the UK for Accounting & Finance (Complete University Guide 2021)

French is a major international language. It's the first language of more than 100 million people across the world, while more than 60 million people speak French as a second language.

Studying with us will give you the chance to become a fluent linguist and, with our year abroad programme, an opportunity to experience living, working and/or studying in another country.

We also offer some of the best teaching in Human Resource Management (HRM) in both Scotland and the UK

Human Resource Management (HRM) is about the relationship between employers and employees and the ways in which people are managed in the workplace.  

This covers areas such as recruitment and selection, training and developing and managing conflict at work. These are an important part of the management process in all organisations.

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• French is a major international language. It is the first language of more than 100 million people across the world, while more than 60 million people speak French as a second language. 
• Our BA degrees in Humanities & Social Sciences are initially broad-based. In Year 1, you'll study three subjects, including your chosen subject(s).

Product design engineering is an exciting industry that continually evolves alongside technology, product advancements, the demand for quicker turnaround times, unique and personalised products, and environmentally friendly supply chains and production.

It's about understanding product requirements and functionality, questioning existing ways of doing things and seeing opportunities to change things for the better.

Product design engineering blends a more technical engineering focus (such as mechanics, electronics, maths, engineering calculations of a products' design) with design principles, user experience, and technology to create new functional products or develop existing ones that can then be sold in competitive markets.

This is integrated with manufacturing processes, CAD, rapid prototyping and digital prototyping technologies, software and practical skills to turn the design into reality which is fundamental to global market success and requires not only customer appeal, aesthetics and brand awareness but also consistent and correct functionality, superior quality and fitness for purposes all at a competitive price.

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• Develop the skills to create fully-functioning new products which are visually appealing and efficiently manufactured
• Learn to combine virtual and physical design and prototyping in our digital design suite
• Undertake work placements in industry
• Opportunity to undertake an industrial group project with a design engineering organisation
• Professional accreditation by the Institution of Engineering Designers, Institution of Engineering and Technology and Institution of Mechanical Engineers

The MSc in Data Science for Politics & Policymaking is designed to meet the growing demand for graduates with the ability to use big data to solve complex political and social problems. It's perfectly suited to those looking for careers in political campaigns, think tanks, interest groups associated with shaping public policy and the civil service.

This Masters-level course equips you with the ability to design, commission, and implement projects that capture and analyse large quantities of online data from a diverse set of sources. It combines advanced training in social science research design and policy analysis with classes that enable you to understand the mechanics behind capturing and organising large amounts of data.

The course looks to solve the key challenge of the use of big data in the public sphere, the lack of specified research and policy goals, by providing you with the know-how via core classes in Research Design, Public Policy and Qualitative Methods. Alongside these classes, you'll receive training that allows you to understand the mechanics behind capturing and organising large amounts of data.

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• Develop the skills to use big data to solve complex political and social problems
• Understand the mechanics behind capturing and organising large amounts of data
• Undertake a research or client-based project

Our approach to the English & Creative writing course is innovative, modern and friendly, giving you a comprehensive understanding of English literature as a core basis for your creative work. The emphasis is on helping you develop a range of skills to grow your future career, including textual analysis and interpretation. 

As part of your experience, you’ll get the chance to work with award-winning scholars and creative writers. We have a reputation for getting to know students as individuals. We also offer a wide range of options, many of them unique in the UK, reflecting our staff interests and expertise.

There's a number of ways you can study Law at Strathclyde. You can study the BA degree or in combination with another subject. For professional qualifications in Law students follow the LLB programme.

Law involves the study of the obligations, duties and rights which every member of society has in relation to one another and to the State.

The study of Law is regarded not as purely vocational, but part of a broader education. Please note that studying Law within the BA degree will not qualify you for entry to the legal profession.

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• The emphasis is on helping you develop a range of applicable skills to grow your future career, including textual analysis and interpretation
• With us, you can study everything from poetry, the novel and drama (stage, screen and radio)
• Opportunity to work with award-winning scholars and creative writers
• We have a reputation for getting to know students as individuals
• Our BA degrees in Humanities & Social Sciences are broad-based to start with. In Year 1, you'll study three subjects, including your chosen subject(s)

Our finance degree is unique in Scotland in terms of the range and depth of issues covered.

Subjects include the principles of investment and value, business finance and decision-making and the analysis of securities such as bonds and shares.

A degree in Finance will give you the skills for a career in financial services such as banking, investment management, pension fund management and insurance.

Through Hospitality & Tourism Management, you will be given the chance to study this subject in the context of management, strategy, marketing, enterprise, economics and ethics.

This degree will prepare you for leadership roles in this dynamic industry which generates £5 billion to the Scottish economy and creates one in 10 jobs. You’ll have the skills to manage operations and business across a range of industries including hospitality, tourism and events.

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• Study Hospitality & Tourism Management in the context of management, strategy, marketing, enterprise, economics and ethics
• Be part of a dynamic industry which generates £5 billion to the Scottish economy and creates 1 in 10 jobs
• Gain skills for a career in banking, investment management, pension fund management and insurance
• Our Finance degree is recognised for the IMC Advantage

The combination of mechanical, electrical, electronic, computing, measurement and control elements are now an important part of most modern engineering systems and are essential to meet new challenges in engineering innovation.

Examples include energy generation, hybrid petrol/electric vehicles, aircraft design, satellite technology, robotic systems and technology for a sustainable environment.

This degree covers key areas of both electrical and mechanical engineering reflecting the multidisciplinary nature of modern engineering. There's a demand for graduates with expertise within and across the boundaries of both disciplines.

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• Develop expertise in mechanical, electrical, software and control systems engineering
• Participate in the Formula Student competition to design, build and race a racing car
• Gain international experience through studying abroad. Access to IET Power Academy & Scholarship programme with paid work placements
• Professional accreditation by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), and Institution of Mechanical Engineers

This innovative degree is a joint venture between the University of Strathclyde and three further education colleges - West College Scotland, Glasgow Clyde College and New College Lanarkshire.

The degree aims to prepare you for working in settings which combine health education and social work/social care. You’ll enter college at a Diploma of Higher Education level, having first studied a relevant HNC. You’ll then go on to Year 3 at Strathclyde to study for the BA.

The Education & Social Services (BA) responds to the Scottish Government’s aspiration for different services to communicate more effectively and to work in a more integrated way to meet the service-user needs of children, young people and adults. A major aim of the degree is to develop the leadership qualities and skills required for this challenge.

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• Prepare for work in settings which combine education, health and/or social services
• Benefit from work placement opportunities to promote personal and professional development and strengthen your CV
• Develop leadership qualities and the skills required in public and third sector organisations
• Opportunities for overseas placements
• Start your degree in a local college before moving to university for Years 3 and 4

Studying a BA Hons in Business at the University of Strathclyde, you'll be learning at a multi-award-winning academic institution. A 5-star QS-rated university, we were awarded Times Higher Education UK Business School of the Year in 2016. The University was also ranked 7th in the UK for Business & Management Studies in the Complete University Guide Subject Tables 2020.

The four-year structure of the course allows you to choose the ideal combination of courses for your chosen career path. You also have the opportunity to apply for a period of exchange in Year 3.

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• Learn at a pioneering internationally-renowned academic organisation
• Winner of the Times Higher Education UK Business School of the Year 2016
• Ranked in the UK top 10 for Business & Management Studies in the Complete University Guide League Tables 2021
• The only Business School to hold the Small Business Charter Gold Award
• Degree allows you flexibility in subject choice, tailoring the course to your interests and career aims
• Develop skills in key areas of management, teamworking and communication, which are highly valued by graduate recruiters, through our innovative Management Development Programme

Our Masters in Autonomous Robotic Intelligent Systems is designed to provide a wide-ranging background in autonomous technologies that can be applied in a variety of disciplines. UK growth in the global robotics market is forecast to reach £13 billion by 2025 and this offers huge job opportunities. 

The course focuses on state-of-the-art technologies for autonomous control and machine learning with applications in robotics, sensor networks, big data analytics, and autonomous agents.

Emphasis is given to topics that support a new emerging generation of self-sustaining and intelligent devices created for the Internet of Things, Ubiquitous Computing, and Industry 4.0 environments.

The MSc is delivered jointly by the Departments of Electronic & Electrical Engineering, and Design, Manufacture & Engineering Management.

This ensures you have access to academic leaders in the fields of machine learning, autonomous systems, digital manufacturing and design engineering.

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• Learn about the technologies for autonomous control and machine learning, with applications spanning robotics, sensor networks and digital manufacturing
• Study the new emerging self-sustaining and intelligent devices for IOT and industry 4.0 environments