BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations at Swansea University

Joint Honours BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations covering domestic politics (political theory, states, elections, parliaments) and politics between countries (international relations theory, security and conflict), with a second-year focus on the intersection and self-directed learning in the final year.

Faculty: School of Social Sciences  |  Department: Politics, Philosophy and International Relations  |  Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with a year abroad or year in industry)  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Politics and the People, International Relations in a Changing World, Being a Social Scientist, Disinformation, Ideology and Bias, The Colour Line: Race and Racism in World Politics, War and Peace in the Nuclear Age, Global Justice and Human Rights, The Global South in International Relations and Devolution, Policy Making and Social Change.

Career pathways

Graduates work in government and politics, education, humanitarian organisations, business, media and public relations, law and public services; employers include political parties, the UK civil service, devolved administrations, local government, the armed forces, the police, PR firms, think tanks, charities and intergovernmental organisations.

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