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Politics, BA (Hons)

Swansea UniversitySwansea, United Kingdom
Level
Undergraduate
Duration
3 Year
Mode
Full-time
Subject
Politics
Location
United Kingdom
IELTS
6.0 overall, no part below 5.5

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Overview

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? 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. 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. 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.

Entry requirements

A levelsBBB-BCC
BTECDDM-DMM
Access to HE DiplomaUK Access: in Humanities or Social Sciences - minimum of 21 Distinctions and 24 Merits at Level 3
T LevelsMerit
UCAS Tariff points120 UCAS points
International Baccalaureate32

English language requirements

IELTS6.0 overall, no part below 5.5

We require a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent English language qualification. Please see the Swansea University admissions English language requirements page for a full list of accepted qualifications and tests.

Fees

International students: £19,200 per year

UK students: £9,790 per year

Start dates

Sep 2026

Application deadline

Home; 26 August 2026 (International)

Campus

  • Singleton Park Campus, United Kingdom

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Academic

ACT Overall score: 24 AP Complete x3 AP exams, with an overall score of 4, 3, 3. SAT 570 in Mathematics and 610 in Reading & Writing. *a combination of the qualifications above can be accepted. Applicants should submit all of their test scores and the highest scores in each will be submitted. All students from the USA should also have passed the High School Graduation Diploma.

English language

Accepted from United States: Qualification: High School Diploma | Equivalent to IELTS 6.0: C | Equivalent to IELTS 6.5: C | Equivalent to IELTS 7.0: C | Validity Period: 10 years | Standard: Most academic departments will ask for an IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) for undergraduate degrees, but there are exceptions and you should always check the individual entry requirements on our course pages, or check the conditions included in your offer letter.

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Scholarships at Swansea University

3 for this level
  • International Excellence Scholarships
  • Swansea University Sport Scholarship
  • Thrive Bursary£4,000.00 (US$ 5,166)
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Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776
First year in totalGBP 34,586

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