Course summary
International Relations and History explores globalization, human rights, international and regional politics, peace and conflict, political economy, security studies and strategic studies. You will also cover history through subjects including women’s history and gender, memory of war and conflict, and British social history. 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) History at Swansea is ranked: Top 10 in the UK for Course Satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2022) 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. 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 Westminster including talks with Senior Members of Parliament. You will spend a year abroad between your second and final year, broadening your skills and experience. Our partner institutions span the globe, with opportunities varying each year. If you wish to receive more information, please get in touch with us at [email protected]
Modules
The International Relations and History with a Year Abroad BA (Hons) degree structure is flexible, offering a wide-range of specialist modules, including international development, politics and democracy, which allow you to tailor your degree to suit your future career goals Your first year of International Relations and History with a Year Abroad BA (Hons) degree will introduce you to ancient philosophy and rhetoric, ethics, justice and society. It will feature a mixture of compulsory and optional modules, with examples of compulsory modules from recent years including:
- Making History
- Introduction to International Relations
- War and Peace in the Nuclear Age
- Global Justice and Human Rights
- Contemporary Moral Controversies
- Britain in the Early Middle Ages: Slaves, Dragons, Queens and Vikings
- Disunited Kingdom? Class, Race, Gender and Social Division in Twentieth-Century Britain
- Revolutionary America, 1760–1791
- Ruin and Renewal: Europe, 1918-1968
- Politics and International Development
- Shadow Wars: US Presidents and covert action from the Cold War to Trump
- Histories of Empire
- From Plague to Covid-19: Infections in Global History
- The Story of the USA on Film and Television, 1865–2008
Assessment method
Throughout your undergraduate International Relations and History with a Year Abroad BA (Hons) degree, you will develop excellent research and analytical skills and learn to present your ideas effectively both verbally and in writing. We offer a variety of assessment methods within our programmes. In addition to traditional examinations and essays, examples of alternative assessment include: • Reading diary • Literature/ article review • Case study • Critical review For a full breakdown of course structure and assessment please visit our course page https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/social-sciences/politics-philosophy-international-relations/ba-international-relations-history/ or get in touch with us at [email protected]
How to apply
25Jan
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.
Application codes
- Course code:
- LV2D
- Institution code:
- S93
- Campus name:
- Singleton Park Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
If you are an international applicant please visit our international pages for more information and details on how to apply: http://www.swansea.ac.uk/international/
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
A level - BBB
Access to HE Diploma - D: 21 credits M: 24 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Extended Project
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English language requirements
For applicants whose first language is not English we require a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) and no less than 5.5 in each component.
English Language Requirements at Swansea University
https://www.swansea.ac.uk/admissions/english-language-requirements/
Student Outcomes
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Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
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Provider information
Swansea University
Singleton Park
Swansea
SA2 8PP