Politics and Social Policy, BA (Hons), with study abroad

A Politics and Social Policy degree at Swansea University provides a comprehensive understanding of political theory across local, national, European, and global contexts, alongside social issues addressing community needs. Students benefit from an optional internship at the National Assembly for Wales, working with assembly ministers and learning from specialist academics and parliament members. The program excels in rankings: top 20 in the UK for Politics student satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2023), top 5 for Social Policy (2024), 6th for teaching, and 3rd for student voice (NSS 2023).Early studies cover international relations, social policy, and societal dynamics, with options to study abroad in places like the USA or Canada. Later years allow customization through diverse modules and a dissertation, developing skills in research, analysis, and communication via assessments like essays, presentations, and exams. This prepares graduates for careers in politics, education, media, and humanitarian sectors, supported by strong transferable skills.

Your first year of study is made up of compulsory modules covering a range of themes. Compulsory modules are studied by all students on the programme, meaning you are automatically enrolled. Examples of compulsory modules include: • The History of Social Policy • Politics and the People • Individuals and Society In your second and third year you will study a mixture of compulsory and optional modules, from an expansive range of subject areas. Examples of optional modules in recent years have included: • America in Crisis: Political Culture and Society from the Tet Offensive to Trump • New York City: History and Culture since 1975 • Business and Entrepreneurship • Housing Policy, Homes and Homelessness • Disability Policy Your final year will include a compulsory independent dissertation project. For the full programme structure and module breakdown, please visit our webpage at: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/social-sciences/politics-philosophy-international-relations/ba-politics-social-policy/