Politics with a Year Abroad

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 four-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.

As part of this programme, you will spend a year abroad between your second and final year, broadening your skills and experience. Our partner institutions span the globe, with opportunities varying each year. If you wish to receive more information, please get in touch with us on study@swansea.ac.uk

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.