International Relations and American Studies BA (Hons)
Swansea University
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Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 65 graduates of International Relations and American Studies BA (Hons) and other courses in Politics & International Relations at Swansea University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Politics & International Relations.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Politics & International Relations
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Politics & International Relations at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25500 | £22500 | £28000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £30000 | £17000 - £30000 | £21500 - £37500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Politics & International Relations
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25518 | £24360 | £29958 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21914 - £30095 | £18967 - £30712 | £22717 - £39904 |
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Course Description
"Studying American Studies and International Relations gives you the chance to explore the culture, history and politics of the most influential country in the world, alongside many aspects of global and regional economics and politics.
This three-year BA American Studies and International Relations degree with a year abroad opens up a range of exciting career possibilities by giving students transferable skills, which are highly valued by employers.
International Relations at Swansea is ranked:
- Top 15 in the UK for Course Satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2023)
- Top 25 in the UK for Overall Satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2023)
- Top 25 in the UK for Teaching Satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2023)
American Studies at Swansea is ranked:
- 2nd in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2023)
- 5th in the UK for Teaching Quality (Times Good University Guide 2023)
- 7th in the UK for Student Experience (Times Good University Guide 2023)
Swansea University is one of a limited number of institutions selected to partner with the UK Parliament to deliver an innovative Parliamentary Studies module. The module is taught by specialist academic staff and includes a series of sessions with experts and members of staff currently working in the UK Parliament. The module features a day long visit to Westminister including talks with Senior Members of Parliament.
They gain employment in a range of sectors including education, marketing, government, research and events management, working for prestigious organisations such as the Labour Party and PriceWaterhouseCoopers.
You will be able to explore the history, literature, politics and culture, of the United States from the period of colonization to the presidency of Donald Trump, as well as a range of International Relations topics from globalization and global institutions to human rights and political economy.
You will spend the third year studying in an American university, further improving your student experience and career prospects, and you will have the competitive option of undertaking a work placement module with the Senedd Cymru/ Welsh Parliament, working closely with Ministers for one day a week for one Semester in your Final Year.
Teaching on the course is informed by our world-leading research and you can attend seminars organised through our guest speaker programme.
Visiting American professors also offer modules as part of the degree, and with more than 150 American students studying at Swansea each year, you have access to a ready-made network of contacts with links stretching across the USA."
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of International Relations and American Studies BA (Hons) at Swansea University
| 25% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 15% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 10% | Teaching Professionals |
| 10% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
| 10% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Engineering professionals |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Design occupations |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 0% | Media Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Politics & International Relations
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All Degrees
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
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About Swansea University
Swansea University was established in 1920 and is located in the large city of Swansea, in Wales. There are two campuses, the flagship campus is located between Singleton Park, with its green parkland and botanical gardens, and Swansea Bay beach. The more recent Bay Campus on the other hand is located on an extensive beachfront property on the eastern side of town, past the marina. Apart from a vibrant academic life, students can attend the numerous yearly festivals that take place in Swansea, guaranteeing plenty of opportunities for getting out and about in your free time.
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