BA (Hons) Politics with a Year Abroad

COURSE OVERVIEWOur 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.Politics at Swansea University is in the UK’s top 10 for teaching experience (Times and Sunday Times 2018).POLITICS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES91% of graduates are employed or in further study within six months of graduating (DLHE 2015). 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:educationgovernment and politicshumanitarian organisationsbusinessmedia and public relationslawpublic servicesOur career support services include:Employability workshops, employers’ talks, bespoke events and careers fairsIndividual advice and guidance from professionally qualified Careers AdvisersHelp with finding jobs, internships, work placements and volunteering opportunitiesAccess to information resources on a wide range of career management topicsAdvice and guidance on postgraduate study and fundingFunding to support student internship opportunities and Student Society/Club events.We also provide help and advice for Swansea University Alumni up to two years after you graduate.