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Politics and Social Policy with a Year in Industry - BA (Hons)

Swansea University

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Singleton Park Campus 1

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

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 four-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.The third year of this 4-year course with a Year in Industry will be spent on placement. You will have the opportunity to gain real-world industry experience and develop your employability skill set. We have a strong network of industry contacts, and you will receive dedicated support from our employability team, ranging from CV advice through to mock interviews.


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 GuideBased 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

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 20,150per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Swansea University

Swansea University

Swansea University

  • University League Table

    41st

  • Campus address

    Singleton Park Campus, Singleton Park, Swansea, Swansea, SA2 8PP, United Kingdom

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Swansea has a thriving community of students from 130+ countries. This vibrant mix of nationalities and cultures greatly enriches your learning experience.
Swansea's dedicated international recruitment, admissions and student support teams will help to guide you from application to arrival and beyond.
Swansea University offers an exceptional education combined with an unforgettable student experience.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Politics

    45th out of 77 6

    17th out of 33 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 197
    112 57%

    41st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    71.0 71%

    31st

    16

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.28 82%

    14th

    3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    124 62%

    15th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    n/a

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.59 90%

    1st

    4

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