Politics BA (Hons)

Politics isn’t just about governments, it’s about power, ideas, and change. Our undergraduate Politics degree gives you the tools to explore big questions: Who makes decisions? How do societies work? What can you do to make a difference?<br/><br/>Politics is deeply connected to economics, history, culture, and identity (gender, race, class, and nationality) as well as to questions of values within society. Through our BA (Hons) Politics degree you can explore issues of democratisation and democratic decline, of equality and human rights, of norms and values that shape societies and individuals, as well as of how public policies are developed in Wales, Britain and beyond. <br/><br/>The opportunity to intern with a Member of the Senedd in our Senedd/Welsh Parliament module provides a chance to learn how parliaments and parliamentarians work. You can also participate in the British Parliamentary Studies module, partly delivered by expert staff from the Houses of Parliament. Our BA (Hons) Politics degree can open up a range of exciting career possibilities by helping you to develop research and analytical skills, as well as working collaboratively towards shared goals and equipping you with the graduate attributes highly valued by employers.<br/><br/>Join a vibrant community of thinkers and changemakers, dive into real-world issues, and develop the skills to influence tomorrow. If you care about how we govern ourselves as a society, how we deal with diverse perspectives, and how we can respond to global challenges, our BA Politics offers an exciting starting point for your intellectual and professional journey.<br/><br/><strong>Politics</strong> at Swansea is ranked:<br/>• 7th in the UK for Student Voice (NSS 2025)*<br/>•Top 15 in the UK for Graduate Prospects (Complete University Guide 2026)<br/>• Top 20 in the UK for Academic Support (NSS 2025)*<br/>• In the Top 250 in the World (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025)<br/><br/>*based on the average positivity score per theme in the NSS 2025 when ranked against universities as featured in the Times Good University Guide.<br/><br/>Our stunning Singleton Park campus will keep you grounded and offer the perfect environment for taking a break in the park and enjoying the views across Swansea Bay on the edge of the beautiful Gower Peninsula.