American Studies and Politics Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course Overview - American Studies and Politics Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Explore the ideas shaping our world with a BA in American Studies and Politics. This dynamic degree blends the study of the United States to its culture, history, literature, and politics-with British and European politics, public policy, political theory, and philosophy. You will study urgent global challenges such as racial justice, democracy, globalisation, conflict, and sustainability, gaining the tools to understand and influence the world around you.
From the American Revolution to contemporary US pop culture, and from classical political thought to modern-day debates...
Explore the ideas shaping our world with a BA in American Studies and Politics. This dynamic degree blends the study of the United States to its culture, history, literature, and politics-with British and European politics, public policy, political theory, and philosophy. You will study urgent global challenges such as racial justice, democracy, globalisation, conflict, and sustainability, gaining the tools to understand and influence the world around you.
From the American Revolution to contemporary US pop culture, and from classical political thought to modern-day debates on war, peace, and security, you’ll have the flexibility to customise your degree around your passions. You also have the chance to study for a year or a semester in the United States, discovering the subject first hand.
This programme is designed to unlock a wide spectrum of career opportunities by equipping you with transferable skills such as critical thinking, persuasive communication, problem-solving, and creativity, all skills that employers across industries are actively seeking.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-21
Campus
Singleton Park Campus
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Codes/info
Course Code
A36-J72
Institution Code
S93
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
UCAS Tariff
Access to HE Diploma
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSEs: English/Welsh Language Grade C
Extended Project
We recognise the EPQ as an excellent indicator of success. If you are predicted a Grade B or above in the EPQ, you will receive an offer with a one grade reduction, to include your EPQ with a grade B.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
International students will also require a score of 4 at Higher Level English Language or Literature, or 5 at Standard Level English Language or Literature.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Swansea University accepts the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales as fully equivalent to x1 A-Level.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Swansea University will accept the Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate as fully equivalent to one A-Level.
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