Politics and Social Policy BA (Hons)

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.

POLITICS AND SOCIAL POLICY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

91% of graduates are employed or in further study within six months of graduating (DLHE 2015).

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

Our career support services include:

• Employability workshops, employers’ talks, bespoke events and careers fairs
• Individual advice and guidance from professionally qualified Careers Advisers
• Help with finding jobs, internships, work placements and volunteering opportunities
• Access to information resources on a wide range of career management topics
• Advice and guidance on postgraduate study and funding
• Funding to support student internship opportunities and Student Society/Club events.

We also provide help and advice for Swansea University Alumni up to two years after you graduate.