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

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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>**Why Politics and Social Policy at Swansea?**<br/>Social Policy at Swansea is ranked:<br/>- 1st in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2025)<br/><br/><br/>- 7th in the UK for Student Voice (NSS 2024*)<br/><br/><br/>**Politics at Swansea is ranked:**<br/>- 4th in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2025)<br/><br/><br/>- 8th in the UK for Academic Support (NSS 2024**)<br/><br/><br/>You will have the competitive option of undertaking an internship module with the National Assembly for Wales, working closely with Assembly Ministers.<br/>You can also have a semester abroad, studying in Hong Kong, Singapore, the USA or Canada, further enhancing your student experience and career prospects.<br/><br/>*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 Guide<br/>*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