Politics and Social Policy, BA (Hons)

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Course Overview

Our BA (Hons) Politics and Social Policy degree can open up a range of exciting career possibilities by helping you to develop transferable skills, which are highly valued by employers.

This three-year course explores questions about how the world should be run, and what values should shape global politics, as well as issues like human rights and equality.

You will have the chance to take an internship at the National Assembly for Wales, and the opportunity to spend a semester abroad – an exciting and valuable experience, which will further enhance your career prospects.

Why Politics and Social Policy at Swansea?

Social Policy at Swansea is ranked:

  • 1st in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2025)
  • 7th in the UK for Student Voice (NSS 2024*) 

Politics at Swansea is ranked:

  • 4th in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2025)
  • 8th in the UK for Academic Support (NSS 2024*) 

You will have the competitive option of undertaking an internship module with the National Assembly for Wales, working closely with Assembly Ministers.

You can also have a semester abroad, studying in Hong Kong, Singapore, the USA or Canada, further enhancing your student experience and career prospects.

*Based on the average positivity score across questions 22 to 25 in the NSS 2024 when ranked against universities featured in the Times Good University Guide

*Based on the average positivity score across questions 15 to 16 in the NSS 2024 when ranked against universities featured in the Times Good University Guide

Your Politics and Social Policy Experience

We offer varied and flexible course content, so you can shape your Politics and Social Policy degree to your own interests.

Topics include British and European politics, public policy, political theory and philosophy, electoral issues, democracy and International peace and conflict.

You will have a personal tutor for any pastoral and academic support you may need.

Politics and Social Policy Employment Opportunities

Students on this course typically develop excellent oral and writing skills and you will learn to present your ideas in a range of formats, along with strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Our graduates are truly international and are employed all around the world.

They have careers in:

  • Education
  • Government and politics
  • Humanitarian organisations
  • Business
  • Media and public relations
  • Law
  • Public services

Modules

Your early studies will introduce you to social policy, politics and international relations.

You will then choose your pathway with modules to suit your own interests, before focusing in depth on your chosen research project to produce your final dissertation.

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