Politics and International Relations with a Year Abroad BA (Hons)

Our Politics and International Relations with a Year Abroad degree is designed for students who are interested in domestic politics (including the study of political theory, states, elections, and parliaments) as well as politics between countries (with a focus on international relations theory, security studies, and conflict). <br/><br/>The degree allows students to develop expertise in both areas and to explore topics (such as environmental politics, global political economy, and international development) where they intersect. <br/><br/>Politics at Swansea is ranked:<br/>- 6th in the UK for Teaching on my Course (NSS 2023*)<br/><br/><br/>- 3rd in the UK for Student Voice (NSS 2023**) <br/><br/><br/>- 92% of graduates in employment &/or study, or doing other activities, such as travelling, 15 months after leaving Swansea University (HESA 2023) <br/><br/><br/>Based on the average positivity score across questions 1 to 4 in the NSS 2023 when ranked against universities featured in the Times Good University Guide. <br/>* Based on the average positivity score across questions 22 to 25 in the NSS 2023 when ranked against universities featured in the Times Good University Guide.<br/><br/>The course is designed to give students a strong grounding in both politics and international relations in the first year, before allowing greater specialisation as well as increasing focus on the domestic/international intersection in the second year and building to a final year that centres on self-directed learning, allowing students flexibility to choose topics and areas that they wish to focus on. <br/><br/>Swansea University is one of a limited number of institutions selected to partner with the UK Parliament to deliver an innovative Parliamentary Studies module. The module is taught by specialist academic staff and includes a series of sessions with experts and members of staff currently working in the UK Parliament. The module features a day long visit to Westminster including talks with Senior Members of Parliament.<br/><br/>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: government and politics education humanitarian organisations business media, communication, and public relations law public services. 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. <br/><br/>If you wish to receive more information, please get in touch with us on study@swansea.ac.uk