Political Science & Politics Study Abroad Programs in Wales

For a truly British experience at a top-notch university, consider spending a semester or year at Cardiff University with the Institute for Study Abroad. One of the leading research institutions in the United Kingdom, Cardiff University was a finalist for the University of the Year by the Sunday Times of London. Unlike other universities in the United Kingdom, Cardiff University is a campus-based institution located in the heart of cosmopolitan Cardiff. This distinction gives its students the coziness of a campus environment and easy travel between courses and housing.

Are your main considerations for studying in the UK quality of teaching and cost of living? Then, Bangor University is the perfect school for you! We rank in the Top 15 UK Universities (Uni Compare 2026), Top 25 in the UK for Lectures and Teaching Quality (WhatUni 2025),and we are ranked No.13 in the UK for Value for Money (StudentCrowd Awards 2024). Our dedication to academic excellence for more than 140 years is the foremost reason a great percentage of our graduates’ progress to employability or further studies within 6 months after graduation. Aside from its beautiful location, Bangor is known as a welcoming community and one of the best overall student experiences in the UK. There are around 200 clubs and societies to choose from so you will always find something to suit your taste, or why not start your own club! You will live in one of our modern and well-equipped accommodation villages and you’ll definitely meet new friends in no time! You can also expect excellent student support for a range of welfare-related matters. And if you need funding and financial support for your studies, we offer many scholarship opportunities for undergraduate and postgraduate students.