3-Semester Pathway - Foundation Pathway in Politics and International Relations - Continue to Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Politics and Social Policy

Swansea's BA (Hons) Politics and Social Policy degree can open up a range of exciting career possibilities by helping students 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. Students 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 their career prospects.

Swansea offers varied and flexible course content, so students can shape their Politics and Social Policy degree to their own interests. Topics include British and European politics, public policy, political theory and philosophy, electoral issues, democracy and International peace and conflict. Students will have an academic mentor for any pastoral and academic support they may need.

Swansea's 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, and public services.