The discipline of politics and international relations is based in the the Department of Political and Cultural Studies in the College of Arts and Humanities. 

We are a centre for international research on a number of areas including political analysis and governance, political theory and international security. 

• Our department has a long tradition of teaching and researching Politics and International Relations – it is now celebrating its 50th year. 
• A dynamic department with a reputation for excellence in research and teaching. 
• Staff with international reputations reflecting their expertise in their specific fields of research – see staff publications and research news.
• We offer a wide range of single and joint honours undergraduate degrees,  taught masters degrees as well as opportunities to undertake doctoral research. 
• Innovative teaching techniques – with focus on transferable skills. 
• Excellent student support with every student given their own personal tutor.

We are based on the Singleton Campus in between Swansea City Centre and the picturesque fishing village of Mumbles.  As such as it enjoys the close proximity to dramatic coastline and open beaches.