Bachelor of Arts (Joint Hons) in History and Politics and International Relations

at University of Strathclyde United Kingdom

Our four divisions - Nanoscience, Optics, Plasmas and the Institute of Photonics – all contribute research-based teaching expertise to the course. You can choose taught elements relevant to your career interests from a wide range of topics, including:

• Theoretical & computational physics
• Quantum optics and quantum information
• Complexity science
• Physics and the life sciences
• Solid-state physics
• Plasma physics

You'll put the knowledge gained in the taught components to use in a cutting-edge research project, which can be theoretical, computational or experimental.

Study with us

• Focus on topics such as theoretical physics, quantum information, plasma physics and solid state physics
• Choose taught elements relevant to your career interests
• Gain transferable, problem solving and numeracy skills
• Opportunity to choose classes relevant to your interests

Computer Science demands and develops a challenging mix of skills and abilities. These include a deep understanding of the technology, creativity and imagination, logic and attention to detail, strong analytic and design skills combined with excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.

Our graduates not only understand new technologies but are able to influence their development.

All our degrees courses have strong practical and theoretical foundations. Our courses have a similar foundation in the beginning, making it possible to transfer between courses.

Study with us

• Develop an in-depth understanding of computer science required to develop sophisticated computing systems
• 12-week paid industrial placement for MEng students
• Acquire excellent practical skills alongside theoretical understanding
• Benefit from undertaking industry-linked projects
• Gain analytical, design and communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team

Accreditation

Accredited by the British Computer Society, the Chartered Institute for IT:

• for the purposes of fully meeting the further learning academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional
• on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer
• on behalf of the Science Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Scientist

Electronic & electrical engineering is at the heart of everything we do - from renewable energy and smart grids to high-speed fibre-optic broadband, digital sound and vision, and internet security.

Electronic & electrical engineers are the people who

• Design, build, operate and maintain our global power systems, our telecommunications networks and computing infrastructure
• Develop electronic systems essential to industry, health and entertainment

Their aim is to find innovative and progressive solutions to today’s global challenges whether that’s technologies to deliver clean energy, systems to improve audio and image quality on your phone, tablet and laptop, or techniques to improve digital imagery in medical devices to aid diagnosis.

Study with us

• 90% graduate employment with average starting salaries of £28,000 (uniSTATS)
• Technical projects linked to engineering companies and international research activities in topics including clean energy, cybersecurity and 5G communications
• Access to IET Power Academy & Scholarship programme with paid work placement
• Options to study abroad or take part in our solar energy projects in Africa
• Professional accreditation by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)

Accreditation

• The Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET) - this programme is CEng accredited and fulfils the educational requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

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.

Social policy is a theoretical and applied subject which draws on many different disciplines - such as history, sociology, anthropology, economics, law, psychology and politics - to improve our understanding of how different societies organise their resources to meet individual and social needs and how they measure progress in these areas.

Our BA degrees in Humanities & Social Sciences are initially broad-based. In Year 1, you'll study three subjects, including your chosen subject(s).

Why this course ?

• 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.
• Social Policy examines the ways in which societies distribute resources and develop services to meet individual and social needs. Key social policy issues examined include poverty; economic, race, age and gender inequality; social justice health; education; criminal justice and housing.
• It utilises a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods to improve our understanding of how societies organise their resources to meet individual and social needs and how they measure progress in these areas.
• This programme gives you the opportunity to learn more about the social and economic challenges facing Scottish society and place these in a broader international perspective. It draws on disciplines such as history, sociology, anthropology, economics, law, psychology, social anthropology and politics.

Electrical energy is vital in today’s society. It powers manufacturing and transport, provides heat and light and is part of all modern life.
One of the biggest challenges facing society is the need for reliable energy supplies with minimum impact on the environment. This degree responds to that need. It produces engineers with the technical expertise and skills to tackle this challenge and all complex issues surrounding the applications of electrical power.

The search for, and integration of, renewable and carbon-neutral energy sources into the existing power network requires innovative engineering solutions involving fuel cells, solar, wind, wave and tidal technologies. Examples of such innovation include our energy project in The Gambia and opportunities exist for you to be part of the annual expedition there to install solar technologies into rural communities.

Accreditation
The Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET) - this programme is CEng accredited and fulfils the educational requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

Study with us

• Learn about electrical, renewable and carbonneutral energy sources, and the applications of electrical power
• Take part in our solar energy international development projects in Africa
• Access to IET Power Academy & Scholarship programme with paid work placements
• Gain international experience through studying abroad
• Professional accreditation by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)

At Strathclyde, we're very proud of our long tradition of initial teacher education.

Our staff, who work closely with education authorities, are here to help you make a difference in the schools and communities in which you'll go on to work.

Primary Education is an exciting degree programme designed to meet the recommendations of the 2010 Donaldson Report, Teaching Scotland’s Future. This course will allow students to study Primary Education along with other subjects in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, and to work with a wide variety of students throughout their four-year programme.

A career in Primary Education is challenging and very rewarding. Primary teachers are faced each day with complex and demanding tasks. Teachers develop, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of study in all curricular areas (Expressive Arts, Health and Wellbeing, Languages, Literacy and English, Mathematics, Religious and Moral Education, Physical Education, Sciences, Social Studies and Technologies). They promote the social and personal development of all children, working with parents and fellow professionals both within and outwith the school.

We work in accordance with the Guidelines for Initial Teacher Education Courses and the Benchmark Statements issued by the General Teaching Council (Scotland) on behalf of the Scottish Government.

Study with us

• undertake work placements with children and young people from 0 to 14 years
• study on a programme designed to meet the recommendations of the 2010 Donaldson report, Teaching Scotland’s Future
• the programme meets the requirement for provisional registration by the General Teaching Council for Scotland
• take advantage of Gaelic-medium placement options

Business Enterprise is about the creation of wealth, creativity and resourcefulness and exploiting change. This course is designed for students who want to start a new enterprise, those who want to take over the management of an existing business and those who are aiming for leadership positions.

The Department of Marketing at Strathclyde is recognised as one of the leading centres of marketing education and research in the UK.

This course will help you develop the skills for a variety of marketing and management careers. You’ll understand customer requirements, added-value products and services and the role of communications in customer satisfaction.

Study with us

• Develop the skills and expertise required to set up your own business and the marketing required by organisations
• Gain valuable industry experience in Years 3 and 4, working with placement companies
• Learn from the experiences of our guest lecturers who include industrial contacts and alumni
• Gain real-world skills, which are valued by employers, through taking part in student competitions in which you will plan and develop a business idea

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.

As part of your experience, you’ll get the chance to work with award-winning scholars and creative writers. 

As a politics student, you'll look at the work of governments and their policies and study the behaviour of those who govern - and who they are governing - both at home and abroad. You'll also gain knowledge of domestic and international institutions and issues relating to conflict and cooperation.

We cover diverse and relevant issues, such as international terrorism to the 2014 Scottish Independence Referendum. Our graduates go on to work in a number of areas, with many pursuing academic research careers in the UK, Europe and North America.

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).

Why this course?

• 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
• We offer a wide range of options, many of them unique in the UK, reflecting our staff interests and expertise

The MSc Diplomacy & International Security gives graduates from a range of academic backgrounds the opportunity to gain expertise in a vital area of international engagement. It will also appeal to professionals interested in moving into positions requiring a breadth of knowledge on diplomacy, history and security issues.

Diplomacy and International Security are among the most pressing issues facing the world today. This programme is distinctive as it offers students a historical understanding of contemporary issues and enables them to develop an in depth knowledge of diplomacy. The programme examines key international security concerns and gives students the opportunity to engage with issues of vital relevance in today’s world.

This Masters programme offers a genuinely multidisciplinary experience. Drawing on the academic expertise in the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences, you'll be able to select classes from History, the School of Government & Public Policy, and the Law School.

The course has links with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the Consular Missions in Edinburgh. Distinguished diplomatic and foreign policy practitioners will contribute to the programme and you'll have the opportunity to visit the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London.

The course was selected for the prestigious Commonwealth Shared Scholarship for 2020/21 which enables talented and motivated individuals to gain the knowledge and skills required for sustainable development, and are aimed at those who could not otherwise afford to study in the UK.

Study with us

• Deepen your understanding of contemporary and historical issues relating to diplomacy and security
• Gain skills to design advanced research projects
• Benefit from a unique multidisciplinary experience

Business Analysis applies advanced analytical methods to business problems to help managers make better decisions while technology is at the heart of all modern business. Organisations need business graduates with expertise in business technology.

Business analysts have an excellent general awareness of how a business works. They’re also able to apply advanced analytical methods to deal with specific management issues.

In response to employers, studying Hospitality & Tourism Management here at Strathclyde gives you 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.

Study with us

• Gain an understanding of the impact on organisations of developments and issues in business technology
• Develop analytical expertise to support business decision-making
• Ranked in the top 40 universities in the world for Hospitality & Tourism Management