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    Few countries have had such a profound global impact on modern life than the USA. American studies is a diverse and fascinating subject, and the perfect program if you want to learn more about the history, culture, literature, politics, film, and art of the United States.

    As an American studies student you’ll study the ideas, events, and figures that have defined the US. American studies programs aim to combine critical thinking with social awareness and you could study subjects as diverse as the American Civil War, Disney, Hollywood, or the battle for civil rights.

    By studying American studies abroad, you could get the opportunity to immerse yourself in the very same culture that you’re learning about in the classroom. Alternatively, you could choose to see American studies through the lens of another country, offering a unique perspective of the subject. Either way, studying overseas is a great way to access a first-class education while broadening your personal horizons.

    American studies program structure

    American studies is most commonly offered as a BA at undergraduate level, but you can also study the subject as a postgraduate.

    If you choose to study American studies outside of the US, most programs will include a year abroad where you will study in the States or Canada. If studying in the US, you can choose American studies as your major alongside general studies and other minor subjects, gaining your degree over four years.

    If you already have a bachelor’s degree, you can study an MA in American Studies in several countries. These programs tend to take one or two years to complete and can be taught or research-based. PhD programs are also available, with study taking between three and five years.

    The teaching on most American studies programs will be in the form of lectures and seminars, with an emphasis on small group discussions and debate. Assessment is usually a mixture of written assignments and essays, group projects, presentations and exams, but this will vary depending on the modules you study.

    The precise makeup and curriculum of each program will vary depending on where you choose to study, but there some are typical modules, including:

    • American literature
    • US history
    • American film and television culture
    • American politics and society
    • America during the cold war
    • International politics
    • Ethnicity and diversity in America
    • American cities

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    Bachelor's in american studies

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      African American and African Diaspora Studies - BA American University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      50,542 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 50,542 USD

      Start date
      January, August
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      American and Canadian Studies - BA University of Birmingham, UK

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      26,002 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 18,700 GBP

      Start date
      September
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      American Cultural Studies - BA Western Washington University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      24,690 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 24,690 USD

      Start date
      January, September
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      American Dance Pedagogy - BSc Oklahoma City University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      27,276 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 27,276 USD

      Start date
      January, August
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      American Studies - BA State University of New York at Oswego, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      18,627 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 18,627 USD

      Start date
      January, August
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      American Studies - MA York St John University, UK

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      17,729 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 12,750 GBP

      Start date
      September
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      American Studies - MA Fairfield University, USA

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      47,650 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 47,650 USD

      Start date
      January, September
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      Grande Ecole Programme: Marketing (American Track) - Integrated BBA/MBA IPAG Business School, France

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Master's
      Duration
      3 years
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      11,748 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 9,900 EUR

      Start date
      February, September
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      Transnational American Studies - MA American University of Beirut, Lebanon

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      16,902 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 16,902 USD

      Start date
      January, August
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    Future american studies careers

    American studies is a varied, interdisciplinary degree program that will arm you with a range of skills that will prepare you for various careers. Some of the roles American studies graduates pursue after graduation include:

    • Broadcast journalist
    • Print journalist
    • Public relations officer
    • Marketing executive
    • Researcher
    • Teacher
    • Publishing copy editor

    The career options you’ll have after graduation are endless, so don’t limit yourself to the roles listed above. If you want help working out what you want to do, or how to achieve your dream job, speak to your university’s careers advice service for help.