BA (Hons) American Studies

The BA American Studies (3 Years) is an undergraduate course offered by the University of East Anglia. This course offers an intensive examination of American history, literature, politics, and culture, allowing students to pursue their individual interests while studying abroad in North America in their second year.Course Content: The BA American Studies course content is divided into several categories. These categories include disciplinary breadth, helping students create a broad understanding of the Americas from multiple perspectives; interdisciplinary research, enabling students to combine different disciplinary approaches; and independent research, allowing students to delve deeper into areas of American Studies that interest them the most.Key Modules: Some of the notable modules that students will engage with during this course include American Literature I and II, The American Century and Beyond, American Political Institutions, Contemporary American Literature and Culture. There is also a compulsory module in the second year during the Study Abroad Programme. Accreditations: Although specific accreditation details aren't given, the course does state that students will be expected to complete a dissertation on a topic of their choice related to American Studies, suggesting that the degree is recognized in academic and professional circles.Future Careers: This course prepares students for careers in a variety of fields such as business, media, public sector organizations, NGOs, teaching and research. Some graduates proceed to postgraduate study, including the University of East Anglia’s own MA in American Studies.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.