American Studies and Politics

About this programme

Explore the ideas shaping our world with a BA in American Studies and Politics. This dynamic degree blends the study of the United States to its culture, history, literature, and politics-with British and European politics, public policy, political theory, and philosophy. You will study urgent global challenges such as racial justice, democracy, globalisation, conflict, and sustainability, gaining the tools to understand and influence the world around you. From the American Revolution to contemporary US pop culture, and from classical political thought to modern-day debates on war, peace, and security, you’ll have the flexibility to customise your degree around your passions. You also have the chance to study for a year or a semester in the United States, discovering the subject first hand. This programme is designed to unlock a wide spectrum of career opportunities by equipping you with transferable skills such as critical thinking, persuasive communication, problem-solving, and creativity, all skills that employers across industries are actively seeking. Based on our stunning Singleton Park campus, in parkland overlooking Swansea Bay on the edge of the Gower Peninsula, our American Studies and Politics degree is highly regarded by employers. It includes the option of studying in the United States for a semester or a year, further enhancing your student experience and career prospects. We offer varied and flexible course content, so you can shape your American Studies and Politics degree to your own interests.