Which House of Cards character is your Glasgow degree?

‘The road to power is paved with hypocrisy, and casualties’ – Frank Underwood


House of Cards, the political thriller starring Kevin Spacey has graced our Netflix accounts once more with its fourth season of Frank Underwood’s scheming, Doug Stamper’s moping and Remy Danton’s smoldering good looks.

Before you get too caught up in Frank and Claire’s war for the White House, find out which character your degree is:

Frank Underwood – Politics

You relish a debate, a mean stare and cannot get enough of the big bad world of politics. You were born negotiating and giving speeches to the younger kids about how to work together for a better playground. But occassionally the power goes to your head and before you know it you’ve murdered two people in the name of the Presidency – well, at least that’s how Frank Underwood rolls.

Claire Underwood – History

Although people may argue that there isn’t a place for you at the top, you have been quietly working away under the louder degrees and come out on the other side with a plethora of different skills. Like Claire, you know that by waiting patiently you can reach true power by striking when the enemy least expects it – you like to keep the sources handy so screenshots are of course, your best friend.

Doug Stamper – Communications

You know everything about everyone. And if you don’t, you make it your business to. You can talk your way in or out of pretty much anything and if other people need convincing, you have no trouble giving them a hefty threat and sending them on their way. This makes you a perfect partner in crime for a Politics student.

Edward Meechum – Sport Science

Like Meechum, you stand around looking pretty but don’t really know what is going on. Being able to say you’re doing a degree is important, just like working for the President is. However we all know that the Chief of Staff is better than the security guard, just like being a professional footballer is better than being a high school P.E. teacher.

Zoe Barnes – English Literature

While many English Lit students have the dream of becoming a hot shot reporter or novelist, they let their romantic nature get in the way which led to the demise of poor Zoe Barnes. That’s what you get for shagging Kevin Spacey when you’re on the phone to your dad.

Freddy – Philosophy

Despite the obvious fact that you know your degree is useless and you’ll probably end up working in a fast food joint, it’s nice to know that you always have good advice on your hands should anyone important rock up looking for some BBQ ribs and an un-healthy dose of self-gratification.

Former President Garrett Walker – Public Policy

Public Policy is the less important version of Politics. Remember when Walker was too busy being a below-average president to notice Frank’s plans? While you’re out celebrating your 2:1, the Politics students are waiting in the wings to swoop in and take your place in the job market.

Rachel Posner – Classics

Because if you study Classics, you may as well give up now and become a prostitute.

Victor Petrov – CEES

Nobody is quite sure what you’re up to doing a degree in Central and Eastern European Studies, but there is definitely something creepy about you.

Remy Danton – Business and Marketing

You know your way around a business outline like no-one else, and planning and strategy are your best friends. Being a smooth talker also helps to get those extra bonuses out of those who would usually be unwilling to give them. However, like Remy, you aren’t as formidable as those in political power, so you’re able to stop for a while and give yourself a chance at a domestic life.

Jackie Sharp – Maths

You possess efficiency, precision and the potential to do some serious damage. Maths is underestimated, much like Jackie as there is always the feeling that you know something the rest of us don’t. You’ve SEEN things that us mere mortals can only wish to understand.