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International Relations and American Studies with a Year in Industry - BA (Hons)

Swansea University

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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

This four-year BA American Studies and International Relations degree with a year in industry, opens up a range of exciting career possibilities by giving students transferable skills, which are highly valued by employers.Studying International Relations and American Studies involves exploring the culture, history and politics of the United States, the most influential country in the world, alongside many aspects of global and regional politics and economics. It addresses some of the most pressing issues in our contemporary world, including globalization and the struggles for racial justice. You will have the chance to study American history, literature, politics and culture, from colonization to the present, and a range of international relations topics from globalization and global institutions to human rights and political economy.You can shape the degree to your own interests, whether in US popular culture and political protest or political theory and international peace and conflict. You also have the chance to study for a year or a semester in the United States, discovering the subject first hand.American Studies at Swansea is ranked:
• 1st in the UK for Graduate Outcomes (Complete University Guide 2025)
• 1st in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2025)
• 2nd in the UK for Student Experience (Times Good University Guide 2025)International Relations at Swansea is ranked:
• Top 15 in the UK Overall (Guardian University Guide 2025)The degree includes the option of studying in the United States for a semester or a year, further enhancing your student experience and career prospects.You will have the competitive option of undertaking an internship module with the National Assembly for Wales, working closely with an Assembly Member.The breadth of American Studies and History fosters transferable skills valued by employers, including creative thinking, critical awareness, team working, and advanced oral and written communication skills. American Studies and History graduates are known for their adaptability and creativity because the course requires students to make connections between disciplines and traditions.Our graduates enter careers in a wide range of sectors including:
• Education
• Marketing
• Government
• Research
• Events management

Tuition fees

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£ 19,950per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Swansea University

Swansea University

Swansea University

  • University League Table

    41st

  • Campus address

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

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Swansea has a thriving community of students from 130+ countries. This vibrant mix of nationalities and cultures greatly enriches your learning experience.
Swansea's dedicated international recruitment, admissions and student support teams will help to guide you from application to arrival and beyond.
Swansea University offers an exceptional education combined with an unforgettable student experience.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Politics

    45th out of 77 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 197
    112 57%

    41st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    71.0 71%

    31st

    16

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.28 82%

    14th

    3

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