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American Studies with a Year in Industry BA (Hons)

Swansea University

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Singleton Park Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    29-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

On this fascinating four-year BA degree program, you will have the chance to explore the culture, history and politics of the United States of America, one of the most influential countries in the world.Tailor this varied and flexible course to suit your interests, whether in American film, music, race, gender, civil rights and political protest, urbanization and migration.This degree program covers the period from colonization through to the recent Trump presidency. 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.The third year of this course will be spent on an industry placement, allowing you to pick up key skills and gain experience that will be essential for your future career.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. 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 American Studies Society. American Studies at Swansea is ranked:
• 1st in the UK for Graduate Prospects (Times Good University 51ÊÓƵ 2024)
• Top 5 in the UK for Teaching Quality (Times Good University 51ÊÓƵ 2024)
• Top 10 in the UK for Student Experience (Times Good University 51ÊÓƵ 2024)
• 3rd in the UK for Graduate Outcomes (Complete University 51ÊÓƵ 2024)

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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£ 17,500per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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University information

Swansea University

Swansea University

Swansea University

  • University League Table

    37th

  • Campus address

    Swansea University, Singleton Park, Swansea, Swansea, SA2 8PP, Wales

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Swansea offers an outstanding study experience across two beachside campuses, with a community of 4,800+ undergraduates and postgraduates from 100+ countries.
Swansea's dedicated international recruitment, admissions and student support teams will help to guide you from application to arrival and beyond.
Ranked 37th in the UK (Complete University 51ÊÓƵ 2025), Swansea University offers an exceptional education combined with an unforgettable student experience.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    American Studies

    5th out of 7 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 171
    124 72%

    5th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    1st

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.35 84%

    1st

    3

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