Overview

You have the option of a semester abroad in your second year. You can choose to go East and study in Hong Kong, China or Singapore or West and study in North America.

If you prefer to stay closer to home, and you want to enhance your student experience and career prospects, The Swansea University Work Placement Programmes offer three work place programmes: Week of Work (WOW); Swansea paid Internship Programme (SPIN) and Santander Universities Funded Placements.

You can also link up with the Swansea Employability Academy (SEA). It provides a network connecting students with employers.

During your three-year History and Politics (Hons) programme from Swansea University 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.

We offer varied and flexible course content and you can tailor your degree to your own interests with a variety of topics to choose from. Politics modules include conflict and peace, democracy, politics, philosophy, international relations, international security, public policy and political economy

Career

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
Media and Public Relations
Heritage and Museums
Business
Business and Management
Law and Public Services

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The State and Political Institutions
The Practice of History
The History of Political Thought
Rhyfel Cartref America
Europe 1500-1650: Renaissance, Reformation and Religious War
War and Society in the Anglo-Norman World
Medicine and the Modern World, 1800 to the Present
Whose Past Is It Anyway? Exploring the Heritage Industry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-08-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-09-25 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

History International Relations Political Science View 932 other Bachelors in History in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Swansea University and/or in United Kingdom, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Other requirements

General requirements

Our standard entry requirement is BBB (UCAS tariff points 120) or equivalent. All offers are made following a review of the application form, predicted/achieved grades and subjects, the reference and personal statement. We also accept a range of advanced level qualifications including: International Baccalaureate 32; Welsh Baccalaureate - grade equivalent to A-level; Access to Higher Education and Open University qualifications, and Extended Project.

Tuition Fee

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International

16650 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16650 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

9000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9000 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Swansea

727 - 1379 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for History and Politics (Hons).

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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