Program Overview

COURSE OVERVIEW

Our BA (Hons) Politics and German degree with a year abroad can open up a range of exciting career possibilities by helping you to develop transferable skills, which are highly valued by employers.

The four-year degree involves exploring British and European politics, public policy, political theory and philosophy, as well as German language, literature and culture.

You will spend your third year in Germany – an exciting and rewarding experience, which will further enhance your career prospects.

Politics at Swansea University is in the UK’s top 10 for teaching experience (Times and Sunday Times 2018).

GERMAN AND POLITICS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

91% of graduates are employed or in further study within six months of graduating (DLHE 2015).

Students on this course typically develop excellent oral and writing skills and you will learn to present your ideas in a range of formats, along with strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Our graduates are truly international and are employed all around the world.

They have careers in:

• education
• government and politics
• humanitarian organisations
• business
• media and public relations
• law
• public services

Our career support services include:

• Employability workshops, employers’ talks, bespoke events and careers fairs
• Individual advice and guidance from professionally qualified Careers Advisers
• Help with finding jobs, internships, work placements and volunteering opportunities
• Access to information resources on a wide range of career management topics
• Advice and guidance on postgraduate study and funding
• Funding to support student internship opportunities and Student Society/Club events.

We also provide help and advice for Swansea University Alumni up to two years after you graduate.