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International Relations and American Studies BA (Hons)

Swansea University

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Singleton Park Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Studying American Studies and International Relations gives you the chance to explore the culture, history and politics of the most influential country in the world, alongside many aspects of global and regional economics and politics.This three-year BA American Studies and International Relations degree with a year abroad opens up a range of exciting career possibilities by giving students transferable skills, which are highly valued by employers.American Studies at Swansea is ranked:
• 1st in the UK for Graduate Prospects (Times Good University Guide 2024)
• 5th in the UK for Teaching Quality (Times Good University Guide 2024)
• 8th in the UK for Student Experience (Times Good University Guide 2024)Swansea University is one of a limited number of institutions selected to partner with the UK Parliament to deliver an innovative Parliamentary Studies module. The module is taught by specialist academic staff and includes a series of sessions with experts and members of staff currently working in the UK Parliament. The module features a day long visit to Westminister including talks with Senior Members of Parliament.They gain employment in a range of sectors including education, marketing, government, research and events management, working for prestigious organisations such as the Labour Party and PriceWaterhouseCoopers.You will be able to explore the history, literature, politics and culture, of the United States from the period of colonization to the presidency of Donald Trump, as well as a range of International Relations topics from globalization and global institutions to human rights and political economy.You can spend the third year studying in an American university, further improving your student experience and career prospects, and you will have the competitive option of undertaking a work placement module with the Senedd Cymru/ Welsh Parliament, working closely with Ministers for one day a week for one Semester in your Final Year.Teaching on the course is informed by our world-leading research and you can attend seminars organised through our guest speaker programme.Visiting American professors also offer modules as part of the degree, and with more than 150 American students studying at Swansea each year, you have access to a ready-made network of contacts with links stretching across the USA.

Application deadline

29 January

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University information

Swansea University

Swansea University

Swansea University

  • University League Table

    37th

  • Campus address

    Swansea University, Singleton Park, Swansea, Swansea, SA2 8PP, Wales

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Swansea University is proud of its diverse student community, with students and staff from over 130 countries.
Swansea's dedicated international recruitment, admissions and student support teams will help to guide you from application to arrival and beyond.
Swansea offers highly rated teaching and is ranked in the top 40 UK universities (Complete University Guide 2024).

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    American Studies

    5th out of 7 3

    34th out of 79 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 171
    124 72%

    5th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    1st

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.35 84%

    1st

    3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 215
    126 59%

    37th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    29th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.34 84%

    4th

    53

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