If you’re contemplating a future in the world of politics, you’ll 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 – from the decision-making processes of influential organisations, through to the question of how societies are shaped. You’ll be learning in a research-led environment, where the latest political events are dissected by recognised experts. You’ll 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, you’ll have a chance to spend a semester studying Politics at the University of Gothenburg – or a range of other partner institutions. You can also combine International Politics with French or Spanish to add another valuable facet to everything you’re leaning.

Guest lecturers and field trips give you real insights into the professional applications of an International Politics degree. 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.

From social and political research to journalism, marketing and HR, a degree in International Politics opens up a broad range of career opportunities. Potential employers include international organisations like the UN, the third-sector, the civil service, local and national government, lobbying organisations and commercial businesses. Jobs directly related to an International Politics degree include:

• Government social research officer
• Public affairs consultant
• Civil service fast streamer
• Public relations account executive
• Politician’s assistant

Other roles where a Politics degree is useful include: Market researcher, Marketing executive, Journalist, Charity officer, Forensic accountant, Public relations officer and many more.

When you study politics at Stirling, you’ll gain a clear understanding of the international political landscape, and how organisations like the World Trade Organisation, the United Nations and the European Union operate. With the opportunity to specialise in diverse areas such as Middle East Politics, Global Environmental Politics and Human Rights, you’ll leave university well-equipped for the path that interests you the most. Our alumni include Former Secretary of State for Defence Dr John Reid, former Member of Parliament for Stirling Steven Patterson and current MPs Neil Gray and Angela Crawley. 

• Broaden your opportunities by combining International Politics with French or Spanish.
• Guest lecturers and field trips give you real insights into the professional applications of an International Politics degree.