Why American Studies?
- An American Studies degree lets you look beyond Disney cartoons and McDonalds to explore the real America.
Look beyond the stereotypes to explore the complexities and contradictions of the United States. You study the people, literature, politics and culture of one of the most diverse nations in the world.
- You will be encouraged to engage with different opinions and perspectives.
An American Studies degree encourages you to think critically about America and its past, and to evaluate its place in the world order. This is just one of many key skills that an American Studies degree will help develop.
- American Studies is grounded in the traditional disciplines of History, Literature, Politics, and Philosophy.
Unlike many other degree courses, you have the opportunity to study different disciplines together. For example, you could study American literature, whilst also studying the history of the American South.
- American Studies offers the chance for interdisciplinary study.
This means you learn how to make connections between different subjects. For example, you can study the history of America through its literature, or use film to understand changes in American society.
- American Studies is a highly flexible degree; you have the opportunity to develop your degree according to your academic interests.
Take a look at the variety of modules we offer.
- You have the opportunity to study in the United States or Canada as part of your degree.
Take a look at details of our Transatlantic Exchange Programme.
- American Studies develops key skills that employers demand.
You will develop a broad range of skills through an American Studies degree; this means you have many different employment options when you graduate.
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