American Studies and History, BA (Hons)
Swansea UniversitySingleton Park Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Our American Studies and History degree at Swansea University offers you a unique opportunity to explore the culture, politics and global influence of the United States, alongside the rich and diverse histories of Britain, Europe and the wider world. This interdisciplinary programme addresses some of the most urgent issues of our time, including globalisation, civil rights, and struggles for racial and social justice. Throughout your studies you will develop a broad and critical understanding of historical and cultural change, while gaining transferable skills highly valued by employers, such as analytical thinking, communication and research expertise.
Our degree is flexible, allowing you to tailor your studies to your interests, whether they are in US popular culture, political protest, heritage or the history of medicine and disability. You will also have the opportunity to study abroad in North America for a semester or a full year, deepening your understanding of American society and culture through first-hand experience.
Key highlights
- Explore US culture, politics and global influence alongside world history
- Interdisciplinary study of globalisation, civil rights and social justice
- Flexible options in US popular culture, protest, heritage and medicine
- Study abroad in North America for a semester or full year
- Develop analytical, communication and research skills valued by employers
Entry requirements
- A-level: ABB-BBC — ABB-BBC.
- UCAS tariff points: 112-128 — ABB-BBC DMM-MMM in Humanities or Social Sciences - minimum of 21 Distinctions and 24 Merits at Level 3 Merit 112 - 128 UCAS Tariff points from 3 highest qualifications 32 points
Scholarships
International Excellence Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded as a discount on tuition fees worth up to £5,000 in the first year of study, with a further £2,000 awarded in Year 2 (for £5,000 awardees only, subject to achieving a 70% average).
Swansea University Sport Scholarship
Financial support (of up to £2000).
Thrive Bursary
The Thrive bursary is a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees for the first year of study, with a progression bursary of £2,000 in subsequent years (applied as a discount off tuition fees).
Up to £4,000
Careers this course leads to
- Heritage officer
- Museum curator
- Journalist
- Archivist
- Civil service officer
- Policy researcher
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £18,400 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Swansea University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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