History 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 1

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SEP-26

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4 Years

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History and Politics explores how historical events directly influence global politics. You will learn about British and European politics as well as medieval, early modern and modern history, through subjects including women’s history and gender, public history and heritage.Studying this three-year BA degree course opens up a range of exciting career opportunities by helping you develop skills, which are highly valued by employers.Based at our stunning Singleton Park campus, in parkland ...Read more

History and Politics explores how historical events directly influence global politics. You will learn about British and European politics as well as medieval, early modern and modern history, through subjects including women’s history and gender, public history and heritage.Studying this three-year BA degree course opens up a range of exciting career opportunities by helping you develop skills, which are highly valued by employers.Based at our stunning Singleton Park campus, in parkland overlooking Swansea Bay on the edge of the Gower Peninsula, our History and Politics course at Swansea University is highly regarded by students and employers.You’ll be taught by staff with expertise in British, European, and American history, from the middle ages to the modern day, on topics including gender, sexuality, and inequalities heritage and history in the workplace medicine, health, and disability and war, violence, and peace. You can study the past outside of the lecture hall and the library, through field trips and study trip modules, and apply your knowledge in a work placement. You can choose to spend a semester abroad with one of our many partners in Asia or North AmericaWe offer an inclusive, student-focused learning environment and community. Modules are delivered and assessed in a variety of different ways and you will be encouraged to take responsibility for your own learning, to work independently as well as with others, to act professionally, and to master new skills.Studying History develops skills in critical thought, written and verbal communication, problem-solving, and information gathering and analysis.Our graduates go on to work in a wide range of sectors including: Education, Media and Public Relations, Heritage and MuseumsBusiness and Management

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40th
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27 Jan 26

Wish the course was organised a little better and I wish there were more opportunities for career advice..Read more

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Emily
16 Jan 26

Singleton Campus is just across the road from the beach and the gardens are beautiful...Read more

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A level:

BBB Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D21M24 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

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

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

GCSEs: English/Welsh Language Grade C Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 Grades / Points required

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

H3H3H3H3H3H3 Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024):

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£9,535 per year

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£18,400 per year

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£18,400 per year

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Swansea University , Swansea

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

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