International Relations and American Studies with a Year Abroad, BA (Hons)
Bachelor's degree
In Singleton Park
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Bachelor's degree
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Location
Singleton park (Wales)
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Start date
Different dates available
Description
American Studies and International Relations is a well-established programme. Students study six modules a year, 3 in American Studies and 3 in International Relations.
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Entry Requirements
Our standard entry requirement is BBB (UCAS tariff points 120) or equivalent. All offers are made following a review of the application form, predicted/achieved grades and subjects, the reference and personal statement. We also accept a range of advanced level qualifications including BTEC Diploma DMM; International Baccalaureate 32; Welsh Baccalaureate - grade equivalent to A-level; Access to Higher Education and Open University qualifications, and Extended Project.
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Subjects
- International Relations
- Politics
- Credit
- Teaching
- International
- Joint
Course programme
Modules
Disclaimer: Module selection options may change.
Year 1 (Level 4)
FHEQ 4 Degree / HECert
Students choose 120 credits from the following:
Compulsory ModulesModule CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameAM-111Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20The American Experience 1492-2000AM-112Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20American Politics and SocietyAM-113Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Introduction to American Literature and CulturePO-118Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20War and Peace in the Nuclear AgePO-125Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20What is Politics and International Relations?
Optional ModulesOptional Modules - International Relations
Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:
NOTE : Select 1 x 20cr module in TB1
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceHIH121Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Europe of Extremes: 1789 - 1989HUA101Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Theories of WarHUP101Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Ethics, Justice, and SocietyMSP100RSemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Public Relations: Strategic Communications
Year 2 (Level 5)
FHEQ 5 Degree / HEDip
Students choose 120 credits from the following:
Compulsory ModulesModule CodeSemesterCreditsModule NamePO-203Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Anarchy and Order: Theories in International RelationsPO-232Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20The Empire Strikes Back: War, Strategy and the Use of Force in the Post Cold War Era
Optional ModulesOptional Module Choices - International Relations
Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:
NOTE : Select 1 x 20cr module to fulfill your 60 credits for Internation Relations. Overall, you must select 60 credits in each teaching block and you must select 60 credits in each of your joint honours subjects.
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceCY-234Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Hawliau Iaith yn y Cyd-destun RhyngwladolCY-236Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Amlddiwylliannedd a'r GymraegHUA206Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Contemporary Wars and ConflictsHUA208Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20The First world War: Politics, Society and culture in Europe 1870 - 1933HUP202Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Founders of Modern Philosophy: Descartes to KantMS-219Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Studying Digital MediaPO-219Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Global Political Economy: From Mercantilism to NeoliberalismPO-239Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Moralities of War and PeacePO-256Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20GenocidePO-281Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20British Politics and Public Policy
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American Studies - Optional Modules
Choose Exactly 60 credits from the following Modules:
NOTE : Select 3x 20 credit modules from this list. It is recommended that students take at least 40 credits of AM modules. Overall, you must select 60 credits in each teaching block and 60 credits in each of your joint honours subjects.
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceAM-204Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Race and Ethnicity: American PerspectivesAM-213Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Topics in American Studies II:AM-215Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20American Word/American ImageAM-217Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20The Making of Transatlantic AmericaAM-218Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Re-Thinking the South: Southern Culture and History, 1865-1955AM-245Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20John F. Kennedy and AmericaAM-250Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Ghettos, Streets, Suburbs: Cultural Representations of the American City, 1890 - presentAM-251Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20America in Crisis: Political Culture and Society from the Tet Offensive to TrumpAM-253Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20New York City: History and Culture since 1945HIH2016Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20America in a Nutshell, A History of Pennsylvania from William Penn to Donald Trump 1631-2016HIH253Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20The Welsh Century: Politics, Nationality and Religion, 1847-1947MS-219Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Studying Digital MediaPO-222Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Globalisation
Year 3 (Level 5 YR OUT)
FHEQ 5 Sandwich Year
Students choose 120 credits from the following:
Compulsory ModulesNone found.
Optional Modules
Choose Exactly 120 credits from the following Modules:
NOTE : Students will have the opportunity to study abroad at one of our partner institutions and to experience different cultures.
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceAM-R00Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)120Year Abroad (American Studies)
Year 4 (Level 6)
FHEQ 6 Degree / Honours
Students choose 120 credits from the following:
Compulsory ModulesModule CodeSemesterCreditsModule NamePO-396Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Researching Politics 1PO-397Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Researching Politics 2
Optional ModulesCompulsory Modules Selective - Dissertation
Choose Minimum Of 20 credits from the following Modules:
NOTE : Joint honours students are permitted to select a dissertation in only ONE of their joint honours subjects.
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceAM-336Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)40American Studies DissertationPO-3000Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)20The National Assembly for WalesPO-395Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)20Dissertation (PO-325)
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Optional Module Choices - International Relations
Choose Maximum Of 20 credits from the following Modules:
NOTE : If you have chosen the American Studies Dissertation select 1x 20 credit module from this list. Overall, you must select a balance of 60 credits in each teaching block.
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceALE316Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Language in the MediaAM-339Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Popular Music and the CityCY-353Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Cyfraith HywelCY-358Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Y Gymraeg, Datganoli a'r GyfraithHUA300Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20The Rise of BrazilHUA301Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Gunfighter Nation: the West in History, Mythology and FictionHUA305Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20The Spanish Civil War - Its Origins, Course and LegacyHUA306Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20The Aftermaths of WarHUA308Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Real War, Imagined War: War in Literature, Art, Cinema and MusicHUA309Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20The Russian Civil WarHUP301Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Religion, Science, and SuperstitionHUP304Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Philosophy and the Social SciencesPO-3110Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Visions of DemocracyPO-3114Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20The International Politics of SpacePO-3117Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Politics and International DevelopmentPO-3316Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Shadow Wars: US Presidents and covert action from the Cold War to ObamaPO-345Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Contemporary Political Economy: Competing Perspectives on Global CapitalismPO-392Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Contemporary Security
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American Studies Optional Module Choices
Choose Minimum Of 20 credits from the following Modules:
NOTE : If you have selected the American Studies dissertation select 1x 20 credit module. If you have selected the Politics Dissertation/National Assembly for Wales module select 3x 20 credit modules. Overall you must select 60 credits per teaching block and 60 credits in each of your joint honours subjects.
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceAM-316Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Contemporary American FictionAM-320Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Drug War USA: The Politics of ProhibitionAM-330Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20America and the BombAM-333Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20African American Literature 1910-1940: The Harlem RenaissanceAM-335Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20The American Civil War in History and MemoryAM-338Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Clear and Present Danger: Terrorism and AmericaHUA301Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Gunfighter Nation: the West in History, Mythology and FictionHUA305Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20The Spanish Civil War - Its Origins, Course and LegacyHUA306Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20The Aftermaths of WarHUA308Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Real War, Imagined War: War in Literature, Art, Cinema and MusicHUP301Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Religion, Science, and SuperstitionHUP304Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Philosophy and the Social SciencesMS-302Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Media, Gender and Sexuality
International Relations and American Studies with a Year Abroad, BA (Hons)