International Relations BA (Hons)
Swansea University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Singleton Park Campus

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Full Time

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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Qualification

Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Location

Singleton Park Campus

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Full Time

Start date

SEP-25

Duration

3 Years

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Studying an International Relations degree allows you to explore a range of complex and profoundly important dynamics, such as those between globalisation and human rights, international and regional politics, and peace and conflict. Graduates with a strong understanding of international relations are critical to all our futures. Our three-year degree helps to provide a wealth of inspiring career opportunities thanks to numerous transferable skills, which are highly valued by ...Read more

"Studying an International Relations degree allows you to explore a range of complex and profoundly important dynamics, such as those between globalisation and human rights, international and regional politics, and peace and conflict. Graduates with a strong understanding of international relations are critical to all our futures. Our three-year degree helps to provide a wealth of inspiring career opportunities thanks to numerous transferable skills, which are highly valued by employers.International Relations at Swansea is ranked
• Top 15 in the UK for Course Satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2023)
• Top 25 in the UK for Overall Satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2023)
• Top 25 in the UK for Teaching Satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2023)Your early studies will concentrate on war and peace in the nuclear age, and how politics and international relations are defined. But whether your true passion lies in American politics and society, modern warfare, ethics and justice or strategic communications, our range of first year modules has it covered. This range enables you to discover, learn and narrow your individual interests for later study.Swansea University is one of a limited number of institutions selected to partner with the UK Parliament to deliver an innovative Parliamentary Studies module. The module is taught by specialist academic staff and includes a series of sessions with experts and members of staff currently working in the UK Parliament. The module features a day long visit to Westminster including talks with Senior Members of Parliament.You will have the competitive option of undertaking a work placement module with the Senedd Cymru/ Welsh Parliament, working closely with Ministers for one day a week for one Semester in your Final Year.Graduates of International Relations have truly international potential and gain employment around the world. They have careers in sectors including education, government and politics, humanitarian organizations, media and public relations, law and public services. "

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WUSCA ranking:
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These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
40/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
34th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
37th
Politics
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 80 = 20% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
20%
Employment rate
Employment rate
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
100%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Politics graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Politics graduate salary
£22,000
What students say
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sumayo
06 Dec 23

the support is good nothing bad..Read more

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Ella
14 Nov 23

The campus overlooks the beach and there are some of the most beautiful beaches in the UK just a short distance away! The student union are very active and are constantly putting..Read more

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Entry requirements

Access to HE Diploma:

D:21,M:24 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H3,H3,H3,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

Access to Humanities Course

We recognise the EPQ as an excellent indicator of success. If you are predicted a grade B or above in the EPQ, you will receive an offer with a one grade reduction, to include your EPQ with a grade B.

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Popular A-level subjects

Politics

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

History
65%
Government & Politics
48%
English Literature
25%
Religious Studies & Theology
18%
Geography
16%
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sumayo
06 Dec 23
Politics and International Relations BA (Hons)
the support is good nothing bad...
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Ella
14 Nov 23
Politics and International Relations BA (Hons)
The campus overlooks the beach and there are some of the most beautiful beaches in the UK just a short distance away! The student union are very active and are constantly putting...
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Swansea University
Swansea University , Swansea

Swansea University is renowned for its excellence in research, teaching reputation and delightful seafront location....

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CUG ranking
37th
Swansea University
Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Swansea  1.2 miles away

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