American Studies, BA (Hons), with industry placement

This four-year BA programme offers an in-depth exploration of American culture, history, and politics, from colonisation to the Trump era. Students can customise their studies to focus on areas like film, music, race, gender, civil rights, urbanisation, and migration. Informed by cutting-edge research, the course features seminars with guest speakers and modules taught by visiting American professors. With over 150 American students at Swansea annually, opportunities for networking across the USA are plentiful. The third year includes an industry placement to build essential skills, while the programme fosters transferable abilities in communication, research, and problem-solving, leading to careers in education, marketing, government, and more.Swansea's American Studies ranks first in the UK for graduate prospects (Times Good University Guide 2024) and is based on a stunning campus overlooking Swansea Bay. The curriculum begins with compulsory modules on history, literature, and film, followed by optional choices in the second and fourth years, culminating in an independent dissertation. Assessment involves lectures, seminars, essays, exams, and presentations, emphasising independent learning and academic rigour.