Politics

Swansea University
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Politics

A-Level Entry

BBB

UCAS Points

120 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£22,500

About this course

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

The three-year degree involves exploring British and European politics, public policy, political theory and philosophy.

You have the chance to take an internship with the Welsh Assembly Government and a British Parliamentary Studies module, partly taught by expert staff from the Houses of Parliament.

Why Politics at Swansea? 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*)

  • Politics at Swansea University is ranked in the Top 250 in the World (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025)

    Based on our stunning Singleton Park campus, in parkland overlooking Swansea Bay on the edge of the Gower Peninsula.

    You will study in one of the select departments in the UK to offer the British Parliamentary Studies module, where you will be taught by our specialist academic staff and Members of Parliament, and you will visit the House of Commons.

    You will have the competitive option of undertaking a work placement module with the National Assembly for Wales, working closely with Assembly Ministers.

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

    *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 Experience

  • We offer varied and flexible course content, so you can shape your Politics 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.

  • Teaching is informed by our world-leading research and you can attend seminars organised through our guest speaker programme.

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

    A-Level Grades BBB
    UCAS Tariff Points 120 points

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries
    4124 Finance officers
    3531 Brokers
    4112 Local government administrative occupations
    2431 Management consultants and business analysts
    3542 Importers and exporters

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Swansea
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Politics
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £22,500