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€18,372.06/year
2182 Points
Duration
4 Years
Language
English
Program Description
American Studies covers the culture, history and politics of the most influential country in the world, and studying this four-year integrated BA degree opens up a range of exciting career possibilities by helping you to develop transferable skills, which are highly valued by employers.
The foundation year gives you an exciting introduction to higher education, exploring the humanities and social sciences before progressing to the full degree programme. It’s ideal if you need a little more support after further education or if you are returning to education after a gap.
Note:
Fees for full time Undergraduate EU/International students will increase by 3% for each subsequent year of study.
The foundation year gives you an exciting introduction to higher education, exploring the humanities and social sciences before progressing to the full degree programme. It’s ideal if you need a little more support after further education or if you are returning to education after a gap.
Note:
Fees for full time Undergraduate EU/International students will increase by 3% for each subsequent year of study.
Entry Requirements
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Education
High School Diploma (or equivalent)
17
or
IB Diploma
32
English Level
Cambridge Proficiency (CPE)
C
or
Cambridge Advanced (CAE)
C
or
International Baccalaureate
5.0
or
A levels
C
or
IGCSE
C
or
TOEFL (internet based)
79
or
IELTS
6
or
Pearson Test of Academic Engl.
56
Required Documents
Certified Copy of the English Certification
ID Certified Copy
Passport Certified Copy
Certified Copy of the High School Diploma (or equivalent)
Student Visa
Notes:
Alternative Entry Qualifications:
- A level (or equivalent) typical offer: BBB
Alternative English Language Qualifications:
- Swansea ELTS test (SWELT): 6.0
- INTO English Language Assessment: 169
- CaMLA - Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE): 650
- Euroexam @ C1 academic level: Pass
Important Information:
- For students who fall short of only the English language requirement we offer a range of pre-sessional training programmes that you may take before starting your degree programme.
Curriculum
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Academic Writing and Skills Development
Introduction to Being Human
Introduction to Research and Social Inquiry
Personal Development Communication
Final Project Dissertation
Social Science
Introduction to Being Human
Introduction to Research and Social Inquiry
Personal Development Communication
Final Project Dissertation
Social Science
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Compulsory Modules:
The American Experience 1492-2000
American Politics and Society
Introduction to American Literature and Culture
Optional Modules:
Europe of Extremes: 1789 - 1989
Living Well and Doing Good - An Introduction to Ethics
Political Philosophy
Hollywood: A History of American Film
War and Peace in the Nuclear Age
Politics and the People
Introduction to International Relations
Introduction to Politics
Theories of War
War and Society in the Modern Era
The American Experience 1492-2000
American Politics and Society
Introduction to American Literature and Culture
Optional Modules:
Europe of Extremes: 1789 - 1989
Living Well and Doing Good - An Introduction to Ethics
Political Philosophy
Hollywood: A History of American Film
War and Peace in the Nuclear Age
Politics and the People
Introduction to International Relations
Introduction to Politics
Theories of War
War and Society in the Modern Era
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Optional Module Choices:
Race and Ethnicity: American Perspectives
American Word/American Image
The Making of Transatlantic America
Re-Thinking the South: Southern Culture and History, 1865-1955
Ghettos, Streets, Suburbs: Cultural Representations of the American City, 1890 - present
America in Crisis: Political Culture and Society from the Tet Offensive to Trump
Global Political Economy: From Mercantilism to Neoliberalism
Globalisation
Moralities of War and Peace
The History of Political Thought
Genocide
British Politics and Public Policy
Contemporary Wars and Conflicts
The First World War
Race and Ethnicity: American Perspectives
American Word/American Image
The Making of Transatlantic America
Re-Thinking the South: Southern Culture and History, 1865-1955
Ghettos, Streets, Suburbs: Cultural Representations of the American City, 1890 - present
America in Crisis: Political Culture and Society from the Tet Offensive to Trump
Global Political Economy: From Mercantilism to Neoliberalism
Globalisation
Moralities of War and Peace
The History of Political Thought
Genocide
British Politics and Public Policy
Contemporary Wars and Conflicts
The First World War
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Compulsory Modules:
American Studies Dissertation
Optional Module Choices:
Contemporary American Fiction
America and the Bomb
African American Literature 1910-1940: The Harlem Renaissance
The American Civil War in History and Memory
Clear and Present Danger: Terrorism and America
Popular Music and the City
Gunfighter Nation: the West in History, Mythology and Fiction
Politics and International Development
Parliamentary Studies
Shadow Wars: US Presidents and covert action from the Cold War to Trump
Capitalism and Justice: inequality, power and prosperity in contemporary economies
Contemporary Political Economy: Competing Perspectives on Global Capitalism
Overlord: War, Societies, and the Battle for Normandy
American Studies Dissertation
Optional Module Choices:
Contemporary American Fiction
America and the Bomb
African American Literature 1910-1940: The Harlem Renaissance
The American Civil War in History and Memory
Clear and Present Danger: Terrorism and America
Popular Music and the City
Gunfighter Nation: the West in History, Mythology and Fiction
Politics and International Development
Parliamentary Studies
Shadow Wars: US Presidents and covert action from the Cold War to Trump
Capitalism and Justice: inequality, power and prosperity in contemporary economies
Contemporary Political Economy: Competing Perspectives on Global Capitalism
Overlord: War, Societies, and the Battle for Normandy
Careers
Students on this course typically develop excellent oral and writing skills and you will learn to present your ideas in a range of formats, along with strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Our graduates enter careers in a wide range of sectors including:
- Education
- Marketing
- Government
- Research
- Events management
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