BA (Hons) History and Politics
at Swansea University, Swansea

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BA (Hons) History and Politics
at
Swansea University
Overview

The Swansea University is a popular destination among international UG students interested in pursuing BA (Hons) History and Politics from abroad. The program can be pursued over a duration of 3 to 4 years. The Swansea University BA (Hons) History and Politics program is considered part of the top ranked courses in UK. Candidates interested in pursuing the course must satisfy the specified eligibility criteria and secure valid scores in exams such as IELTS and PTE. Interested candidates are required to submit respective admission applications as soon as the admission window opens as there are limited seats to be filled.

The first year tuition fee for BA (Hons) History and Politics at Swansea University is around GBP 17,500. Students must also plan for some other additional costs they may incur over the duration of studies such as rental, groceries, books, health insurance, etc. The average estimated cost of living at Swansea University is around GBP 5,838.

Duration	3 - 4 years
Tuition & Fees	₹20.98 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	UG Degree

BA (Hons) History and Politics

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Fees
Entry Requirements
Application Process
Rankings
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BA (Hons) History and Politics
at
Swansea University
Fees

The first-year tuition fees that students are required to pay as per the Swansea University BA (Hons) History and Politics fee structure. The total cost of living at the university is estimated to be GBP 5,838 which includes the costs of housing, food, and other utilities. The total costs may vary based on the expenses of the student and the lifestyle being followed by them. Some additional fees may also be charged by the Swansea University during the course duration. The complete fee breakdown of the BA (Hons) History and Politics is around GBP 17,500 which is shown in the table below.

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 20,98,425

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 7,00,035
Insurance	INR 93,050

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 Pound = INR 119.91 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 24ᵗʰ May 2025

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BA (Hons) History and Politics
at
Swansea University
Entry Requirements

Requirements for 12th grade Lock Icon

70%
Candidates are expected to have achieved 70% Year XII including Standard XII in English - 70% or above (or equivalent)

PTE

Marks - 56/90
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IELTS

Marks - 6/9
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No specific cutoff mentioned

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ELP requirement may be waived if, applicants have passed Class 12th English with a minimum score of 70% marks from one of the following board CBSE/CICSE/SSCE

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BA (Hons) History and Politics
at
Swansea University
Application Process

Step one

Prepare documents for application

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Two written recommendation from a teacher, adviser or professional who knows you academically is required

Step two

Additional documents required

Personal Statement required of 4000 characters and 47 lines, which should answers the questions below:

Why you’re suitable to study at their university or college
Why you want to study in the UK
Your English language skills, and any English courses or tests you’ve taken
Why you want to be an international student, rather than study in your own country

Academic transcript
Language proficiency scores
A copy of the passport
Portfolio for BA(Hons) Architecture
GAMSAT OR MCAT Scores for MBBCH Medicine (Graduate Entry)

Step three

Start your online application

https://www.swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply/application-process/

Step four

Application fees for this course

Pound 20 = INR 2.4 Thousand

Mode of payment: Credit card, Debit card

Students can pay their tuition fee as per the below plan:

At least 50% before or at enrolment
25% due by February 6th 2020
25% due by May 7th 2020

Step five

Application deadline

Fall (Sept): 28th Aug

Spring (Jan): 30th Oct

*The dates specified are tentative dates as per the previous year records. Our expert counselors can help with exact deadline date. Connect with the expert now!

BA (Hons) History and Politics
at
Swansea University
Rankings

Course Ranking

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#26	Politics The Guardian, 2026
#27	Sociology The Complete University Guide, 2026

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BA (Hons) History and Politics
at
Swansea University
Placements

Particulars	Statistics (2021)
Average earning after 1 year	Pound 25,500
Average earning after 3 years	Pound 23,500
Average earning after 5 years	Pound 28,000
Internship Available	Yes, Students have a chance to undertake a Year in Industry The Swansea University Work Placement Programmes offer three work place programmes: Week of Work (WOW); Swansea paid Internship Programme (SPIN) Read more Students have a chance to undertake a Year in Industry The Swansea University Work Placement Programmes offer three work place programmes: Week of Work (WOW); Swansea paid Internship Programme (SPIN) and Santander Universities Funded Placements

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Swansea University
Students Ratings & Reviews

4/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

53% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented

Friendly

Fun loving

Easy going

Internships3.6

Part time work3.5

Post study jobs3.6

Quality of faculty4.2

Student Life4.3

Value for money3.9

Public transportation4.4

Safety4.7

Indian Food3.8

Permanent Immigration3.7

Anonymous

BSc (Hons) in Computer Science - Batch of 2026

Offered by Swansea University

The university provides many on campus opportunities to grow and build connections.

Tips: Initially, I was concerned about the transition to this university, but it turned out to be a smooth one. I fit in perfectly and didn't feel like there was anything I couldn't do. I didn't have any scholarships before joining and I had applied for it through clearing. The city is very warm and welcoming. The faculty are easily approachable and will as well guide you throughout your assignments. Make sure to participate in events and seminars which are held on campus. Overall, I am very satisfied with the university and its courses.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 5050

Prepping time for classes37 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 118375

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2025Read more

Anonymous

MSc Management (Business Analytics) - Batch of 2025

Offered by Swansea University

4.5

Safest city for students. Focus on work and tasks assigned to you.

Tips: Students coming should know the difference in education between India and Western countries. Understand the structure of your course modules in order to improve your overall work and studies. Work on assignments and projects as soon as you receive them instead of leaving them last minute.

Likes (Safety): One of the safest cities in this country. A small and bustling town, it is very quiet and safe to travel in even at night. However certain amount of caution must always be observed. Staying in groups at night or using public transportation is a good way to keep vigilance.

Dislikes (Part time work): Not enough part time opportunities in the city and University. Yet there are multiple job opportunities being created by the University. Will need time but slowly and surely everyone can get part-time opportunities if they are patient enough. Very important to create connections.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 576

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound

Reviewed on 18 Apr 2024Read more

Anonymous

MSc in Data Science - Batch of 2023

Offered by Swansea University

4.4

Life at Swansea University is satisfying in terms of both academics and personal growth.

Tips: As for transitioning to Swansea University, it's common to face a cultural shift, with the difference in language, food, social customs, and academic expectations. Regarding scholarships, Swansea University offers various scholarship opportunities for international students based on merit. I find the University, course fulfilling.

Likes (Safety): It is safe to be in and around the university at any time of the day. There are bus services throughout the night available for students who study late at night in the university library. I have not had any bad experiences in the city so far.

Dislikes (Public transportation): Public transport is not always reliable, but the frequency is good. You have various buses going to and fro from the Singleton campus to the Bay campus. The prices are confirmed to be increased from next month, which is a big setback for students.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 700

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 33000

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2024Read more

Anonymous

MSc Advanced Computer Science - Batch of 2023

Offered by Swansea University

4.1

Fantastic experience. And it's worth to study in Swansea University

Tips: There is quite a change which is good. Studies are more oriented in practical form and a cultural shift is definitely there. Coming from North Indian spending a-lot of time with south Indian and multi-culture communities from all around the world was quite good, knowing their culture and accommodating with open-minded people, was one of the best experiences I've seen and felt in a while. Scholarships are available for Swansea University to attain a 4000 scholarship by doing proper research. My satisfaction level from the university is 90/100, from the course 100/100, and from the country, it completely depends on how you handle situations, for me it is 100/100.

Likes (Safety): People, staff, teachers are quite helpful, they have a quite good hold on the mental health of the students, as well as teachers keep their students quite comfortable and are always at ease to help. Security is quite good. They also have regular security checks on people in the day and night as well, running throughout the campus. I have stayed at university late night till 3 am also and did not feel unsafe at all.

Dislikes (Internships): Internship facilities are not exclusively available through the campus, we need to search on website manually from time to time. No other facility are provided by the campus on their own in the form of emails or any particular dedicated job web page on the university web page. That was a little off-set part. But teaching methods and examination are kept quite good in control to develop skills through-out the year.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 100

Prepping time for classes40 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 27750

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2024Read more

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MSc in Data Science - Batch of 2023

Offered by Swansea University

4.2

Great university to do Masters in.

Tips: The difficult level is not easy, you have to put great effort into the assignments and subjects to get good grades. They have scholarships. The course itself is satisfying. The place is lush with greenery and has a private beach just next to the campus.

Likes (Quality of faculty): The faculty members are really helpful and informative. They teach very well and support us with our queries in the support sessions conducted every week. They guide us in our projects and assignments. The facilities are also par. You have a fully equipped 24/7 library.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): For permanent immigration, you will have a get a sponsored job soon. Most companies do not offer sponsored jobs. Even after getting a sponsored job, we would have to work for another 5 years to get PR. Given a chance, I would like to permanently immigrate to this country. The country offers good value for the work we do.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 800

Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 35350

Reviewed on 29 Feb 2024Read more

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BA (Hons) History and Politics
at
Swansea University
Highlights

History and Politics explores how historical events directly influence global politics
Students will learn about British and European politics as well as medieval, early modern and modern history, through subjects including women's history and gender, public history and heritage
Studying this course opens up a range of exciting career opportunities by helping students develop skills, which are highly valued by employers
Politics modules include conflict and peace, democracy, politics, philosophy, international relations, international security, public policy and political economy
Students have the option of a semester abroad in your second year. They can choose to go East and study in Hong Kong, China or Singapore or West and study in North America