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American Studies with a Placement Year - BA (Hons)

University of East Anglia UEA

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University of East Anglia UEA

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    University of East Anglia UEA

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary


Overview

Get ready to learn all about the history, literature, and culture of the United States! Our American Studies degree explores seminal historical events, great books, films, and music. You’ll examine issues of race, gender, civil liberties. You’ll learn about American politics, foreign policy, and how U.S. power projects around the world. American Studies at UEA is one of the most established and highly regarded departments in the UK. It has been taught here for over half of a century. You’ll learn with experts doing world-leading research on U.S. history, literature, and culture. Working through a variety of subjects, the course responds to your interests. Our Four-Year American Studies with a Placement Year course allows you to tailor your studies around your interests. You’ll choose from a range of specialist modules. And you can also develop your own bespoke research project. On this version of the course, you’ll also have the opportunity to spend your third year in a work placement, gaining invaluable real-world experience. An American Studies degree provides tools to link the present with the past and the future. UEA is home to the Arthur Miller Institute, which hosts events throughout the year. Previous speakers to campus have included Norman Mailer, Joseph Heller, Toni Morrison, and Susan Sontag. We have partnerships with the American Library based in the Millennium Library, and host Congress to Campus visits where you can converse with US politicians. American Studies allows you to grapple with the key political and social issues of today and tomorrow. This course prepares you for a range of career options. Our graduates have moved into teaching, journalism, the Civil Service, and law. The creative and cultural industries, NGOs, PR, and marketing are among other destinations. Are you ready to start your American adventure?


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Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website:


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Application deadline

29/01/2025

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 18,719per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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University of East Anglia UEA

University of East Anglia UEA

  • University League Table

    34th

  • Campus address

    University of East Anglia UEA, Norwich Research Park, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7TJ, United Kingdom

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UEA is a highly respected university. It offers a safe environment on the edge of the historic and diverse city of Norwich and beautiful English countryside.
UEA's global student body is well supported from the moment of application, right through to becoming an alumnus, with student satisfaction as a key priority.
Key employers for UEA's international students include Siemens, BDO, HSBC, PwC and Apple.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    American Studies

    5th out of 6

    28th out of 91 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 147
    n/a

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    60.0 60%

    5th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.96 74%

    7th

    6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 202
    114 56%

    41st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    66.0 66%

    43rd

    9

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.23 81%

    50th

    4

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