Overview

Politics, Governance and Public Policy from Swansea University can be studied full-time over one year, or part-time over two or three years. We also offer an Extended MA, taught over two years full time or four years part-time, where you will spend a period of your studies abroad at our partner US institution, the Bush School of Government and Public Service.

Career:

On completion of the programme you will be equipped with the ability to think critically, communication effectively, and contribute meaningfully to debates and decisions that shape our world. Graduates will be suited to a range of roles in sectors including:

Government and Civil Service
Policy Analysis and Think Tanks
NGO’s and international organisations
Journalism, media and public affairs
Political consultancy and advocacy

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Methodology in the Social Sciences

Making Policy Work: Unpacking the Process from Vision to Implementation

Democracy in Motion: Building, Breaking, and Rebuilding Political Regimes

Tools of Knowing: Research Methods in Politics and IR

Critical Security Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-16 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-07-29 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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88

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PTE Academic

69

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Swansea, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Political Science View 317 other Masters in Political Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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88

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69

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Generally, the minimum entry requirement for taught courses is a lower second-class honours degree (2:2), or equivalent. However, a number of courses require an upper second class honours degree (2:1), or equivalent.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

21250 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9700 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Full time 2 years:

UK: £ 6,450

International: £ 14,150

Part time 2 years:

UK: £ 4,850

International: £ 10,650

Part time 3 years:

UK: £ 3,250
International: £ 7,100

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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