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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 in 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 – see pages 58-63 for full details Global Opportunities available † Work Placement or Internship Opportunities available International Students foundation programme available
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 competitive placement with the Welsh Parliament / Senedd Cymru as part of the module: The Welsh Parliament / Senedd Cymru. 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 culminates in a day-long visit to Westminster including talks with senior Members of Parliament.
TYPICAL MODULES INCLUDE: Year 1 • American Politics and Society • Introduction to Politics • Political Philosophy • Politics and the People • Theories of War Year 2 • America in Crisis: Political Culture and Society from the Tet Offensive to Trump • British Politics and Public Policy • Global Justice and Human Rights • The History of Political Thought • The State and Political Institutions Year 3 • Dissertation • Parliamentary Studies • Philosophy, Mental Health and Illness • The Welsh Parliament / Senedd Cymru
TYPICAL OFFER: BBB
Detailed entry requirements and course features available on the Course Reference Grid (page 160) †
BA Single Honours ▲ Politics ♦ Politics (with Foundation Year) ▲ Politics (with Year Abroad) ▲ Politics and International Relations ♦ Politics and International Relations (with Year Abroad) BA Joint Honours Politics and ▲ American Studies ♦ American Studies (with Year Abroad) ▲ Ancient History ▲ English Literature ♦ English Literature (with Year Abroad) ▲ History ♦ History (with Year Abroad) ▲ Social Policy ▲ 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
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