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BA (Hons) American Studies

The College, Swansea University ( Navitas ), United Kingdom
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Course Overview

American Studies covers the culture, history, and politics of the most influential country in the world, and studying 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 explore American history, literature, politics, and culture, stretching from colonization to the presidency of Donald Trump.

General Eligibility

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.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Compulsory Modules:

  • Introduction to American Studies

  • American History and Politics

  • Introduction to American Literature and Culture

Optional Modules:

  • Europe of Extremes, 1789–1989

  • Living Well and Doing Good - An Introduction to Ethics

  • Politics and the People

  • Introduction to International Relations

  • Introduction to Politics

2 Year 2

Optional Modules:

  • Race and Ethnicity: American Perspectives

  • The Making of Transatlantic America

  • Revolutionary America, 1760–1791

  • Globalisation

  • America in Crisis: From the Tet Offensive to Trump

  • The First World War

3 Year 3

Compulsory Modules:

  • American Studies Dissertation

Optional Modules:

  • African American Literature 1910-1940: The Harlem Renaissance

  • Popular Music and the City

  • The Story of the USA on Film and Television, 1865–2008

  • Stori yr Unol Daleithiau ar Ffilm a Theledu, 1865–2008

  • Parliamentary Studies

  • Clear and Present Danger: America and Terrorism

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

For applicants whose first language is not English, we require a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or an equivalent English test.

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For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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