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University degree

International Relations and American Studies

Swansea University
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course

Studying International Relations and American Studies involves exploring the culture, history and politics of the United States. International students that have already submitted a UCAS application should apply via our Clearing System. Discover the world through two powerful lenses: global politics and American influence.

S. culture and policy have shaped and continue to shape the international stage. From diplomacy and security to literature, film, and identity, you will gain critical insights into today’s most pressing global challenges, while developing the analytical and communication skills that employers value.

S. history, culture, politics, and its role as a global power. You will have the chance to study American history, literature, politics and culture, from colonisation to the present, and a range of international relations topics from globalisation, international security, to peace and conflict management, or human rights and political economy.

S. shapes, and is shaped by, the international system, which is highly relevant in today’s interconnected world.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
64-79 pts15%
80-95 pts15%
96-111 pts20%
112-127 pts35%
128-143 pts5%
176-191 pts5%
192-207 pts10%
How they qualified
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
What graduates earn over time
£23,000
3 years on
£31,000
5 years on
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