Swansea University 2021 UNDERGRADUATE prospectus English

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POLITICS SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS

Our Politics degree explores how power, institutions and laws affect our day-to-day lives. You will examine and discuss different visions for a more just society, while asking where problems for society come from and whether we can prevent them. You will have the opportunity to engage in complex research that explores where power lies and how it is used.

Foundation Year available Global Opportunities available International Students

You will explore British and European politics, public policy, political theory and philosophy, electoral issues, democracy and international peace and conflict. At the same time, you will develop a range of transferable skills, which are highly valued by employers and open up exciting career possibilities. You have the opportunity for a placement with the National Assembly for Wales as part of the module; The National Assembly for Wales. Swansea University is also one of a limited number of institutions selected to partner with the UK Parliament to deliver an innovative Parliamentary Studies module, which students will be able to take in their third year. The module includes a series of sessions with experts and members of staff working in the UK Parliament and

AREAS STUDIED TYPICALLY INCLUDE: Year 1 • Introduction to Politics • Introduction to Political Methodology • Politics and the People • Political Philosophy • Ethics, Justice, and Society • American Politics and Society Year 2 • Approaches to Politics • British Politics and Public Policy • The State and Political Institutions • America in Crisis: Political Culture and Society from the Tet Offensive to Trump • Business & Entrepreneurship Year 3 • The National Assembly for Wales • Elections, Campaigns, and Voting • Parliamentary Studies • Philosophy and the Social Sciences • Dissertation • Researching Politics 1 • Researching Politics 2

foundation programme available Full details available on the Course Reference Grid (page 134)

TYPICAL OFFER: BBB

Detailed entry requirements and course features available on the Course Reference Grid (page 134)

BA Single Honours ▲ Politics ♦ Politics (with Year Abroad) ♦ Politics (with Foundation Year) BA Joint Honours Politics and ▲ American Studies ♦ American Studies (with Year Abroad) ▲ Ancient History ▲ English Literature ♦ English Literature (with Year Abroad)

♦ French (with Year Abroad) ♦ German (with Year Abroad) ▲ History ♦ History (with Year Abroad) ▲ Social Policy ♦ Spanish (with Year Abroad) ▲ Welsh (First Language) ▲ Welsh (Second Language)

culminates in a day-long visit to Westminster including talks with senior Members of Parliament.

▲ 3 YEAR ♦ 4 YEAR For individual UCAS course codes please visit the course web page

FUTURE CAREERS: • Business • Education • Government and Politics • Humanitarian Organisations • Law • Media and Public Relations

For more detailed course content, including a full module list, visit: swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses

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