American Studies and Politics with a Year Abroad BA (Hons)
Swansea University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Singleton Park Campus

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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

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On this fascinating three-year BA (Hons) degree program, you will have the chance to explore the culture, history and politics of the United States of America, alongside British and European Politics. Tailor this varied and flexible course to suit your interests, whether in American film, music, race, gender, civil rights and political protest to international relations, political economy, and conflict and peace. This degree program covers the period of American history from colonization ...Read more

On this fascinating three-year BA (Hons) degree program, you will have the chance to explore the culture, history and politics of the United States of America, alongside British and European Politics. Tailor this varied and flexible course to suit your interests, whether in American film, music, race, gender, civil rights and political protest to international relations, political economy, and conflict and peace. This degree program covers the period of American history from colonization through to the recent Trump presidency as well as spanning many areas of British and European political thought and study. Teaching on this course is informed by our world-leading research and you can attend seminars organised through our guest speaker program. Visiting American professors also offer modules as part of the degree, and with more than 150 American students studying at Swansea each year, you will have access to a ready-made network of contacts with links stretching across the USA.You will develop a wide range of transferable skills, which are highly valued by employers, including oral, writing and presentation skills, along with expertise across research and problem-solving. American Studies at Swansea University is ranked 1st in the UK for Graduate Prospects (Times University Guide 2024) and our graduates enter careers in a wide range of sectors ranging from education, marketing and events management to government and research. Study at Swansea and you’ll be based on our Singleton Campus in parkland overlooking Swansea Bay on the edge of the Gower Peninsular, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Outside of your lectures, you’ll be able to join our student societies including the Politics and International Relations Society and American Studies Society. American Studies at Swansea University is ranked 5th in the UK for Teaching Quality (Times Good University Guide 2024). Please visit our course page for more information. https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/culture-communication/american-studies/ba-american-studies-politics/

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
40/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
34th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
37th
American and Australasian Studies
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
American and Australasian Studies graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
UK American and Australasian Studies graduate salary
£18,000
Politics
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 89 = 11% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
11%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
96%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Politics graduate salary at this uni
£19,000
UK Politics graduate salary
£21,000
What students say
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16 Nov 22

Inclusivity. People are amazing. Student support is phenomenal with truly beautiful and empathetic staff...Read more

Entry requirements

Access to HE Diploma:

D:21,M:24 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H3,H3,H3,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

Access to Humanities Course

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.

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Popular A-level subjects

Politics

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

History
65%
Government & Politics
48%
English Literature
25%
Religious Studies & Theology
18%
Geography
16%
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American and Australasian Studies

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

History
61%
English Literature
38%
Religious Studies & Theology
23%
Geography
18%
Government & Politics
15%
HESA

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Swansea University
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Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Swansea  1.2 miles away

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