Course Overview
The MA Politics (Extended) at Swansea University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in Swansea, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time and part-time structure. The extended MA in Politics gives you stimulating high level training in the core components of contemporary political analysis across different levels of government, and a solid grounding in research skills and theoretical approaches to politics and governance. The degree will equip you with skills to conduct qualitative and quantitative research independently and to develop your own research project as part of your thesis. You will then have the opportunity to select options that focus on global, comparative and British politics, as well as development studies and international relations. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £23,000 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 77% of graduates in employment or further study.
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Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
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🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 64 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
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Graduate Outcomes
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💰 Graduate Salaries — Swansea University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £24,000 | £28,000 | £33,000 |
| 3 years | £19,500 | £24,500 | £31,500 |
| 5 years | £24,500 | £31,500 | £41,500 |
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