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American Studies and Politics with a Year Abroad - BA (Hons)

Swansea University

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Singleton Park Campus 1

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Studying American Studies and Politics involves exploring the culture, history and politics of the most influential country in the world, alongside British and European politics, public policy, political theory and philosophy. Our three-year BA degree opens up a range of exciting career possibilities by helping you to develop transferable skills, which are highly valued by employers. You will have the chance to study American history, literature, politics and culture, stretching from colonization to the presidency of Donald Trump, and a range of politics topics from ancient philosophy and rhetoric to war and warfare in the modern world. We offer varied and flexible course content, so you can shape your American Studies and Politics degree to your own interests. Topics include American film, music, race, gender, migration and urbanization, social, economic and military history, terrorism, or civil rights and political protest conflict and peace, democracy, politics, philosophy, international relations, international security, public policy or political economy. Teaching is informed by our world-leading research and you can attend seminars organised through our guest speaker programme. You will have an academic mentor for any pastoral and academic support you may need, and the American Studies Student Society organises a range of social and cultural events.American Studies is ranked in the Top 5 (3rd) for Career Prospects in the Times Higher Good University Guide 2021. Students on this course typically develop excellent oral and writing skills and you will learn to present your ideas in a range of formats, along with strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills. Our graduates enter careers in a wide range of sectors including: Education, Marketing, Government, Research and Events management.

Tuition fees

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£ 18,400per year

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University information

Swansea University

Swansea University

Swansea University

  • University League Table

    40th

  • Campus address

    Singleton Park Campus, Singleton Park, Swansea, Swansea, SA2 8PP, United Kingdom

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Swansea offers an outstanding study experience across two beachside campuses, with a community of 4,800+ undergraduates and postgraduates from 100+ countries.
Swansea's dedicated international recruitment, admissions and student support teams will help to guide you from application to arrival and beyond.
Ranked 40th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2026), Swansea University offers an exceptional education combined with an unforgettable student experience.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    American Studies

    6th out of 7 1

    39th out of 74 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 158
    130 82%

    6th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    2nd

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.08 77%

    3rd

    2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 217
    115 53%

    49th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    15th

    14

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.25 81%

    17th

    13

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