BA (Hons) American Studies and Politics

Program Description

Studying American Studies and Politics involves exploring the culture, history and politics of the most influential country in the world, alongside British and European politics, public policy, political theory and philosophy.Our three-year BA degree opens up a range of exciting career possibilities by helping you to develop transferable skills, which are highly valued by employers.

You will have the chance to study American history, literature, politics and culture, stretching from colonization to current presidencies, and a range of politics topics from ancient philosophy and rhetoric to war and warfare in the modern world.We offer varied and flexible course content, so you can shape your American Studies and Politics degree to your own interests.

Topics include American film, music, race, gender, migration and urbanization, social, economic and military history, terrorism, or civil rights and political protest; conflict and peace, democracy, politics, philosophy, international relations, international security, public policy or political economy.Teaching is informed by our world-leading research and you can attend seminars organised through our guest speaker programme.You will have an academic mentor for any pastoral and academic support you may need, and the American Studies Student Society organises a range of social and cultural events.

Admission Requirements

  • Arab Students:- Candidates are expected to have achieved one of the following in the relevant curriculum:
    • Al-Thanawaya Al-Amah (GSEC): 60% overall including 60% in 5 relevant subjects
    • American High School: Minimum GPA 2.0 (70%)
    • Cambridge iGCSE: 5 passed with a minimum C grade average
    • IB Certificate: Min 20 Points and must pass mathematics
  • Indian Students:-Candidates are expected to have achieved 70% Year XII including Standard XII in English - 70% or above (or equivalent).

IELTS Requirements

Listening Reading Writing Speaking Overall
5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 6

Remarks:

  • Indian Students IELTS Waiver::-
    • Only Below State Boards are eligible for IELTS Waiver – Karnataka State, Maharashtra State, Tamil Nadu State, West Bengal State,AP (2018 Board exam onwards only ) Telangana ( 2018 Board exams onwards only )
    • 75% in Standard XII English language from SSCE,CBSE,ICSE,CISCE

Course Features
  • Country United Kingdom
  • City Swansea
  • State England
  • Course Duration 3 Years
  • Application fee 0 GBP
  • Tuition fees yearly 16,000 GBP
  • Cost of Living per year 10,000 GBP
  • Starting dates September
  • IELTS (Total) 6
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