Course summary
The MA in Politics gives you stimulating high level training in the core components of contemporary political study, and a solid grounding in research skills and theoretical approaches to politics. You then select options that focus on global, comparative and British politics, as well as political theory and philosophy. This degree is enriched by the chance of placement opportunities, volunteering and work experiences in small research projects, depending upon availability. The Swansea Employability Academy, the student-led charity Discovery as well as the Employability Office of the Faculty are here to help you find the right placement for you. Visit our website for more information on fees, scholarships, postgraduate loans and other funding options to study at Swansea University.
Modules
Modules typically include: Conceptual Issues In the Theory and Practice of Social Sciences; Approaches to Political Theory; Democracy and Constitutional Design; Comparative Governance in Complex Systems; War, Identity and Society; Approaches to International Relations; Human rights, Humanitarian Intervention and Global Justice: Moral Problems International Politics; Politics in Contemporary Britain; Rights-based Approaches to Development; Violence, Conflict and Development; The Policy Making Process; Gender, Society and Politics in the Middle East and North Africa; Gender and the Social Sciences; Devolution in Comparative Perspective; Cyber Governance; Foundations of International Political Economy.
How to apply
International applicants
If you are an International Student, please visit: http://www.swansea.ac.uk/international/students/requirements/
Entry requirements
For detailed entry requirements, please refer to our website: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/social-sciences/politics-philosophy-international-relations/ma-politics/
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No fee information has been provided for this course. Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Provider information
Swansea University
Singleton Park
Swansea
SA2 8PP