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American Studies and History

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Award Attendance Study Duration Start Domestic fees International fees
BA (Hons) On-Campus Full-time 3 - 4 years September £9535 per year £18400 per year

About American Studies and History, BA (Hons) - at Swansea University

Studying American Studies and History involves exploring the culture, history and politics of the United States, the most influential country in the world, alongside many aspects of British, European and world history. It addresses some of the most pressing issues in our contemporary world, including globalization and struggles for racial justice. 

Our BA degree opens up a range of exciting career possibilities by helping you to develop transferable skills, which are highly valued by employers.

You can shape the degree to your own interests, whether in US popular culture and political protest or heritage and medicine, health, and disability. You also have the chance to study for a year or a semester in the United States, discovering the subject first hand.


Entry requirements

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Why study at Swansea University

There are many reasons to choose Swansea University for your studies; from the stunning beachfront locations of our Singleton Park and Bay campuses, to our global reputation for research and academic excellence, we offer a safe, supportive and fun environment to live and study, and our vast range of courses and subject areas mean you are sure to find the future career for you.

  • Top 30 UK research-led university (Research Excellence Framework 2014-2021)
  • Ranked within the Top 300 of universities globally (QS World University Rankings 2025)
  • Voted 6th safest city in England and Wales (Complete University Guide 2024)
  • UK Top 10 of the People and Planet University League (Times Good University Guide 2025)

Whether you join us for your undergraduate degree, postgraduate studies or research, you’ll receive a modern approach to learning, backed by cutting-edge facilities and an excellent research and teaching faculty.

Join Swansea and start your journey, studying in a picturesque, student-friendly city by the sea with so much to offer.