Overview

You will have the chance to explore American history, literature, politics and culture, stretching from colonization to the presidency of Donald Trump.

Your American Experience

We offer varied and flexible course content, so you can shape your American Studies degree to your own interests, whether in American film, music, race, gender, migration and urbanization, social, economic and military history, terrorism, or civil rights and political protest.

Our interdisciplinary approach means you can make connections with a range of subject areas – from music to politics.

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.

Career

Students on this American Studies (Hons) degree from Swansea University typically develop excellent oral and writing skills and you will learn to present your ideas in a range of formats, along with strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Our graduates enter careers in a wide range of sectors including:

Education
Marketing
Government
Research
Events management

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The American Experience
American Politics and Society
Europe of Extremes
Theories of War
Race and Ethnicity: American Perspectives
The Making of Transatlantic America
America in Crisis: Political Culture and Society from the Tet Offensive to Trump

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

More details

Apply via UCAS or directly on the university's website free of charge.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Swansea, United Kingdom

Disciplines

American and Australasian studies View 74 other Bachelors in American and Australasian studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6

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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 Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

18400 GBP / year

≈ 18400 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

Swansea

United Kingdom

727 - 1379 GBP / month

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

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Overview

Your American Experience

Career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Swansea

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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