University of Strathclyde

Education & Economics

University of StrathclydeGlasgow, United Kingdom

Course overview

Develop your knowledge of the education system of Scotland and beyond, as well as understand the activities of the different agents in the economy – consumers, producers and the government.

Key highlights

  • Explores the education system of Scotland and beyond
  • Examines how consumers, producers and government act in the economy

Entry requirements

  • Scottish Highers: AAAA — Standard entry requirements *: 1st sitting; 2nd sitting: AAAAB (including English plus at least one other social science subject from those listed under preferred subjects below
  • A-level: ABB-BBB — A Levels: ABB-BBB
  • International Baccalaureate: 30-32 — Irish Leaving Certifi

Scholarships

  • Asylum Seeker Scholarship

    Value: Cost of tuition fees and essential study costs.

  • BBA International Scholarship

    25% fee reduction per year (three years in total).

  • Faculty of Engineering International Scholarship for Undergraduate Study

    Value: 15% of tuition fees for each year of study - typically £4,650 for first year.

  • Faculty of Science Undergraduate Scholarships for International Students

    Scholarships of between £6,000 - £7,000 per year of study are available to new international students joining an eligible undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Science in the 2026/27 academic year.

    Up to £6,000
  • Humanities & Social Sciences: Undergraduate International Dean's Excellence Scholarship

    Value: £5,000 per year of academic study.

    Up to £5,000
  • Strathclyde Business School Dean's Excellence Awards (Undergraduate)

    Value: 25% fee reduction per year.

  • Undergraduate Scholarships for Physics International Students

    Scholarships of £7,000 per year of study are available to new international students.

    Up to £7,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Economist
  • Education Policy Analyst
  • Economic Researcher
  • Education Administrator
  • Policy Officer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £22,750

Admission

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