Politics and International Relations

As a Politics and International Relations student, you will either already be enrolled on a programme which includes a year abroad or if not, you have the option to transfer from your three-year degree scheme onto a four-year course which includes a year abroad during YEAR ONE ONLY. Students cannot transfer in Year 2 but may have the option to join a waiting list.

The following partner universities are suitable for Politics and International Relations students. However, not all options will be available annually so please be prepared to be flexible! Enrolment on a programme with a year abroad does not guarantee you a year abroad placement. Spaces are limited and subject to a competitive selection process. In the event you do not secure a year abroad placement, you will be transferred to the standard variant of your degree scheme without a year abroad.

Options available for the year abroad in 2027/28:

European options are eligible to be funded by Erasmus+ in 2027/28:

Swansea University is currently applying for Erasmus+ funding which will be available for European options in 2027/28 (although not guaranteed for all students).

Belgium - Universiteit Gent (subject specific partner university)

France - Université de Lille (subject specific partner university)
France - Catholic University of Lille (subject specific partner university)
France - Sciences Po Aix (subject specific partner university)

Germany - Universitat Mannheim (subject specific partner university)

Netherlands - Universiteit Utrecht

Switzerland - University of Lucerne (subject specific partner university)