BA Hons American Studies and History

The BA American Studies (History) course at Swansea University provides a comprehensive study of American history, from the colonial period to the twenty-first century. The course aims to equip students with a deep knowledge of American history and culture, including patterns of immigration, the Civil War and Reconstruction, civil rights, the US presidency, environmentalism, foreign policy, medicine, health, and disability. Course Content: Course content is meticulously designed to cover various aspects of American history and culture. The initial years focus on acquiring fundamental knowledge, and the final year permits the students to focus their studies on areas of particular interest.Key Modules: The course includes key modules such as 'American Words, American Worlds', 'Modern American History', 'The Atlantic World 1492-1700', 'Civil War: North and South', and 'Cold War America: 1945-1990.'Future Careers: The course prepares students for a variety of career paths. Graduates have found roles in sectors such as marketing, banking, education, journalism, law, civil service, publishing and even more.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.