find your perfect postgrad program
Search our Database of 30,000 Courses
Swansea University: Political and Cultural Studies
www.swansea.ac.uk/social-sciences
The School of Social Sciences at Swansea University provides a supportive learning environment, and contributes to the University's cultural and civic mission work, offering a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, designed to enable our students to become accomplished, socially aware, global citizens.
The School of Social Sciences is located on the coastal Singleton Park Campus, set in beautiful parkland, and within easy reach of the city centre and stunning Gower coastline, offering students a vibrant and supportive community in which to study and live. Discover more about our beautiful Singleton Campus by taking our virtual tour.
Why study at Swansea University’s School of Social Sciences?
The School of Social Sciences offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in a variety of subjects. We also provide our students with the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research with world-renowned academics. There is a strong research culture, and students can work on projects alongside their studies, gaining valuable experience in a dynamic learning environment.
In addition to our array of excellent courses, the school has strong industry links. We give our students the chance to engage with real-world issues and develop practical skills that are highly valued by employers. Students can also undertake work placements and internships whilst studying, allowing for valuable industry experience that will enhance future employability.
Overall, the School of Social Sciences at Swansea University offers you an excellent opportunity to gain a world-class education, engage in cutting-edge research, and develop practical skills that are highly valued by employers all in an enriching student environment.
Postgraduate Taught:
Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy
All our postgraduate courses are informed by the latest developments in research and innovation.
Use our academic expertise whilst you delve into a research area of choice and make an impact with your findings.
- Applied Criminal Justice and Criminology, MA
- Cyber Crime and Terrorism, MA
- Social Research Methods, MSc
Economics
Enhance your skills and expertise required to become a professional economist, by developing your ability to understand and conduct innovative research in both theoretical and applied situations.
Education and Childhood Studies
Learn how to undertake and use educational research, to reflect on your own practice, using the latest educational trends and developments, to inform and enhance the way you work.
- Childhood Studies, MA / PGDip / PGCert
- Developmental and Therapeutic Play, MA / PGCert / PGDip
- Education, MA / PGCert / PGDip
- Education (Wales), MA
- Education (Wales): Additional Learning Needs, MA
- Education (Wales): Curriculum, MA
- Education (Wales): Equity in Education, MA
- Education (Wales): Leadership, MA
Our Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) courses provide practical teaching experience and offer various pathways leading to a rewarding career in education sector:
- Primary with QTS, PGCert
- Secondary PGCE with QTS: Biology, PGCert
- Secondary PGCE with QTS: Chemistry, PGCert
- Secondary PGCE with QTS: Computer Science, PGCert
- Secondary PGCE with QTS: Design and Technology, PGCert
- Secondary PGCE with QTS: English, PGCert
- Secondary PGCE with QTS: Mathematics, PGCert
- Secondary PGCE with QTS: Modern Foreign Languages (French, Spanish), PGCert
- Secondary PGCE with QTS: Physics, PGCert
- Secondary PGCE with QTS: Welsh, PGCert
Politics, Philosophy and International Relations
Broaden your horizons with one of our courses, all offering a stimulating and thought-provoking curriculum featuring unique industry-led opportunities, all whilst preparing students for a range of exciting careers.
- Development and Human Rights, MA
- International Relations, MA
- International Relations (Extended), MA
- International Security and Development, MA
- International Security and Development (Extended), MA
- Politics, MA
- Public Policy, MA
Postgraduate Research:
Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy
Undertaking a research degree requires a huge amount of commitment, determination, and passion for your subject. You will be prepared for an academic or research driven career, with programme flexibility and intellectual reward.
- Criminology, Ph.D. / M.Phil
- Health Humanities, Ph.D. / M.Phil
- Social Policy, Ph.D. / M.Phil. / MSc by Research
- Sociology, Ph.D. / M.Phil
Economics
Whether your goal is to work in industry or academia, with our body of critically acclaimed academics conducting pioneering research, we can work with you to help you produce the best possible piece of original and progressive research that contributes to the field of economics.
Education and Childhood Studies
The research profile of the department represents both the breadth and depth of interests within the field of education. We have globally renowned research expertise, from early childhood to teacher education.
- Children and Young People, Ph.D. / M.Phil
- Professional Doctorate in Education, EdD
- Education, Ph.D. / M.Phil
Politics, Philosophy and International Relations
We empower our students with unique opportunities to engage in cutting-edge research and make a valuable contribution to the field.
- Development Studies, Ph.D. / M.Phil
- International Development, MA by Research
- International Relations, MA by Research
- International Relations, M.Phil
- Philosophy, MA by Research
- Philosophy, Ph.D. / M.Phil
- Politics, MA by Research
- Politics and International Relations, Ph.D. / M.Phil
Employability
We have a dedicated Employability and Placements Team that will support you through your time at Swansea, specialised in supporting your job or placement search as well as providing bespoke careers advice, CV and interview preparation and networking sessions.
Scholarships and funding
Swansea University offers several postgraduate scholarship opportunities, including the Advancing Futures Scholarships for postgraduate taught offer holders, for more information visit our scholarships page.
School of Social Sciences
Swansea University
Singleton Park
Swansea
SA2 8PP
Make a Postgraduate Enquiry
Contact our International Team
Email: study@swansea.ac.uk
Visit our Website
Available courses
- American Studies (Doctor of Philosophy - PhD/MA (Res)/Master of Philosophy - MPhil)
- Development and Human Rights (MA)
- Development Studies (Doctor of Philosophy - PhD/Master of Philosophy - MPhil)
- Digital Humanities (MA (Res))
- International Development (MA (Res))
- International Relations (MA (Res)/Master of Philosophy - MPhil)
Postgraduate Bursary Opportunity with Postgrad.com
Are you studying as a PG student at the moment or have you recently been accepted on a postgraduate program? Apply now for one of our £2000 PGS bursaries.
Click here
