International Relations and American Studies

About this course

International relations and American studies is a combined degree that explores the world through two powerful lenses: the frameworks of global politics and the deep cultural and political influence of the United States. The combination offers you the chance to explore how nations interact, why power matters, and how US culture and policy have shaped and continue to shape the international stage. International relations develops your analytical tools for understanding the causes of conflict, the dynamics of cooperation, the role of international institutions, and the forces of globalisation and interdependence. American studies brings together history, politics, literature, film, and cultural studies to examine the United States as a society and a global power from a genuinely interdisciplinary perspective. At Swansea University, this three-year full-time programme develops your underst

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 55% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 62 / 100Secretarial and related occupations · 10% of graduatescards →
• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 15% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 15% of graduatescards →
• 45 / 100Media Professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 42 / 100Legal professionals · 5% of graduatescards →

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