Overview

Students in the Politics and International Relations Pathway from The College, Swansea University investigate issues such as genocide, financial crises, the role of the United States and the United Nations, and the future of political devolution. The course also asks where threats to our society come from, and whether we can prevent them.

Successful completion of this pathway will lead to the award of one of the following from Swansea University:

American Studies, BA (Hons)

War and Society BA

International Relations BA

International Relations and American Studies (4 year) BA

International Relations and History BA

Politics BA

American Studies and Politics, BA (Hons)

Ancient History and Politics BA

Politics and English BA

History and Politics BA

Politics and Social Policy BA

Programme Structure

Modules include:

Welfare Across the Globe

Composition and Style

Constitutional Principles

Critical Thinking

Globalisation

Interactive Learning Skills and Communication

Mass Communication

IT Support

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-27 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-26 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-04-20 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-08 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Swansea, United Kingdom

Disciplines

International Relations Political Science View 1310 other preparation in Political Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Send supporting documents (including copies of your passport, academic qualifications and English test results) to The College or your representative.
If your documentation shows a gap in your studies of more than nine months, you will also need to tell us what you did during that time (e.g. working or travelling).

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

35200 GBP / year

≈ 35200 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

35200 GBP / year

≈ 35200 GBP / year

Additional Details

Foundation - Two Semesters - £17,600
First Year - Two Semesters - £18,500

Living costs

Swansea

United Kingdom

727 - 1379 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Successful completion of this pathway will lead to the award of one of the following from Swansea University:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Swansea

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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