International Relations and History 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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4 Years

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International Relations and History explores globalization, human rights, international and regional politics, peace and conflict, political economy, security studies and strategic studies. You will also cover history through subjects including women’s history and gender, memory of war and conflict, and British social history. Studying this three-year degree course opens up a range of exciting career opportunities by helping you develop skills, which are highly valued by employers. During your ...Read more

International Relations and History explores globalization, human rights, international and regional politics, peace and conflict, political economy, security studies and strategic studies. You will also cover history through subjects including women’s history and gender, memory of war and conflict, and British social history. Studying this three-year degree course opens up a range of exciting career opportunities by helping you develop skills, which are highly valued by employers. During your three-year International Relations and History course you will have an academic mentor for any pastoral and academic support you may need, and The Society of Ancient Studies and History student society organises social and cultural events. The degree structure is flexible, offering a wide-range of specialist modules, including international development, politics and democracy, which allow you to tailor your degree to suit your future career goals. You will be taught by innovative experts who have strong national and international links. Students on this course typically develop excellent oral and writing skills and you will also learn to develop your ideas in a wide range of formats, along with strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills. Our graduates are truly international and enter careers in a wide range of sectors including: Education, Government and Politics, Recruitment, Media and Public Relations, Heritage and Museums, Business, Business and Management and Law and Public Services.

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CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
39th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
40th
What students say
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Student Reviewer
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

A level:

BBB 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):

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

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales:

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£9,535 per year

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£19,000 per year

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£19,000 per year

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27 Jan 26
Egyptology and Ancient History with a Foundation Year - BA (Hons)
Wish the course was organised a little better and I wish there were more opportunities for career advice...
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Emily
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History - BA (Hons)
Singleton Campus is just across the road from the beach and the gardens are beautiful....
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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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