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BA (Hons) Politics and Social Policy (with a year in industry)
Swansea University — Swansea, United Kingdom
BA (Hons) Politics and Social Policy (with a year in industry) is a undergraduate Economics course at Swansea University, Swansea, United Kingdom. It takes 4 years, costs £21,150 per year and starts in September.
Undergraduate · 4 years · Full-time · Economics · £21,150 per year
Intakes: September
Swansea University's BA Politics and Social Policy blends the study of political institutions, power and ideas with the design and impact of social policy. This version adds a 120-credit work placement in year three, making it a four-year degree. Early modules cover politics and the public, social policy concepts and history, disinformation and bias, and freedom, justice and equality; later years move into devolution and policy making, poverty and social justice, political thought and a dissertation or Senedd Cymru project. 5 in each component.
Modules
- Politics and the People
- Introducing Social Policy: Key Concepts and History
- Being a Social Scientist
- Disinformation, Ideology, and Bias
- Freedom, Justice and Equality
- Principles and Challenges for Social Policy
- The State and Political Institutions
- Devolution, Policy Making and Social Change
- Poverty and Social Justice
- The History of Political Thought
- Researching Politics 1
- Work Placement (120 credits)
Careers
- Policy Officer
- Teacher
- Researcher
- Solicitor
- Humanitarian Worker
- Media and PR Officer
- Community Development Worker
Frequently asked questions
How long is BA (Hons) Politics and Social Policy (with a year in industry) at Swansea University?
BA (Hons) Politics and Social Policy (with a year in industry) takes 4 years (Full-time).
How much does BA (Hons) Politics and Social Policy (with a year in industry) at Swansea University cost?
The listed tuition fee is £21,150 per year. Fees can change, so confirm the current amount before you apply.
When does BA (Hons) Politics and Social Policy (with a year in industry) start?
Intakes: September.
What level is BA (Hons) Politics and Social Policy (with a year in industry)?
It is a undergraduate course in Economics.
What will I study on BA (Hons) Politics and Social Policy (with a year in industry)?
Modules include Politics and the People, Introducing Social Policy: Key Concepts and History, Being a Social Scientist, Disinformation, Ideology, and Bias, Freedom, Justice and Equality and Principles and Challenges for Social Policy.
What careers can BA (Hons) Politics and Social Policy (with a year in industry) lead to?
Typical roles include Policy Officer, Teacher, Researcher, Solicitor, Humanitarian Worker and Media and PR Officer.