BA

American Studies

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Delivery method
    On campus
  • Pace
    Part-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    58,473USD
  • Start date
    Sep
  • QS Ranking
    #20

Program overview

What the University of California Berkeley says about their program:

The American Studies program at the University of California Berkeley offers a Bachelor of Arts degree. This interdisciplinary program explores American history, identity, culture, politics, media, and the built environment.

The curriculum allows students to develop individual concentrations on specific issues related to U.S. culture, politics, economy, environment, and media. Students engage with a wide range of fields, including law, business, and ethnic studies, while learning to ask scholarly questions and design a capstone thesis project.

This program is ideal for students interested in understanding the complexities of American society. Graduates can pursue various career paths, benefiting from the program's emphasis on individualized faculty mentorship and access to extensive resources at UC Berkeley.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Finish secondary school and earn a certificate of completion that allows admission to a university in their home country or country of graduation.
  • Have completed coursework during a regular session at a college or university after high school (the summer session immediately following high school graduation does not count).

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of a bachelor's degree (four or five years) in a suitable subject from a recognised university with a minimum grade of Second Class Honours Lower Division (2

    2) or equivalent.

English proficiency

English proficiency is required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent.

English proficiency waivers

Documents required

  • Passport
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Degree certificate or diploma
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Statement of purpose or personal statement
  • Recommendation letters
  • Finance proof
  • Translations
  • Credential evaluations
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Required grades

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  • Grade Point Average (GPA)

    3.82

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Additional requirements

Documents

  • Applicants must submit transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended. Unofficial transcripts can be used initially, but official copies are required if admitted
  • All students must fulfill the Entry Level Writing Requirement (ELWR) by the end of their first year of enrollment

How to apply

Scholarships at University of California Berkeley

  • Berkeley Undergraduate Scholarship

    Official page

    UC Berkeley’s scholarship resources include institutional undergraduate scholarship opportunities. International students should review Berkeley’s financial aid and scholarship pages because eligibility varies by award and program.

  • Regents’ and Chancellor’s Scholarship

    Official page

    UC Berkeley’s Regents’ and Chancellor’s Scholarship is Berkeley’s most prestigious undergraduate merit award. Eligibility and selection are managed through Berkeley’s admissions and scholarship process.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

Tuition and fees at the University of California, Berkeley represent the direct financial obligations payable to the institution. For more information on financial support and cost guidance, students are encouraged to refer to the relevant financial aid resources.

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What is the cost of living near University of California Berkeley?

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$2,169
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$2,002
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$122
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$71
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$61· USA average
Monthly public transport pass$88
Monthly grocery basket$285
Books and study supplies (monthly)$109
Coffee shop drink$6
Cinema or cultural event ticket$14
Gym membership$66

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced), numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and financialaid.berkeley.edu (University published).

Visa requirements for the University of California Berkeley

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