Politics, BA (Hons), with study abroad

Studying a Politics with a Year Abroad degree at Swansea University enables students to examine political theory across local, national, European, and global contexts. Taught by specialist academics and parliament members, the programme includes a competitive internship option at the National Assembly for Wales. Ranked 6th in the UK for teaching and 3rd for student voice (NSS 2023), it boasts a 92% graduate employment rate (HESA 2023). Early studies focus on international relations, politics, and society, with modules covering diverse topics like American politics, war theories, and ethics. Students can tailor their learning, including prestigious British Parliamentary Studies with a visit to the House of Commons.The four-year course features a year abroad in places like the USA, Hong Kong, or Singapore, enhancing career prospects through global experience. It combines compulsory and optional modules, such as Contemporary Moral Controversies and The Aftermaths of War, culminating in an independent dissertation. Assessment includes essays, presentations, and group work, fostering research and analytical skills. Graduates pursue careers in education, media, and politics, supported by work placements and transferable skills. For more details, contact study@swansea.ac.uk.

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: • Introduction to Politics • Political Philosophy • Politics and the People 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: • Contemporary Moral Controversies • Freedom, Angst and the Embodied Self: Themes in Continental Philosophy • The Colour Line: Race and Racisim in World Politics • The Aftermaths of War • Capitalism and Justice: Inequality, Power and Prosperity in Contemporary Economies You will have the opportunity to spend a year abroad between your second and final year, broadening your skills and experiencing different cultures. Our partner institutions span the globe, with opportunities varying each year 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/