Routes into American Studies

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Routes into American Studies

Routes into American Studies

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Routes into American StudiesAmerican Studies is a well-established degree at many UK universitiesThere are three main routes into American Studies at university

Routes into American Studies

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Route one

A single honours degree, on which you take only American Studies courses

Routes into American Studies

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Route two

A joint honours degree which combines American Studies with one other subject

Routes into American Studies

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Route three

A combined honours degree on which American Studies features as one of three or more subjects

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Route one:single subject

Single honours degrees are offered as either a three or four year full time courseThe four year course includes a year abroad in North America

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Year abroad

Students that spend a period studying at a university in North America find it a positive and rewarding experience

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Yearabroad

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Route two: joint honours

A joint honours degree combines American Studies with one other subject

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Route two: joint honours

Because American Studies draws upon many areas it is a great option for a joint honours course

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Route two: joint honours

There are many possible combinations, such as:

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Route two: joint honours

English, Politics, African Studies, Spanish, Film, History, Business Studies, Museum and Gallery Studies, Tourism and Leisure, Hispanic Studies … and many more

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Combined honoursA combined honours degree may include a combination of three or more subjectsYou can choose to combine American Studies with almost anything

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A degree in American Studies

You can find a full list of American Studies courses at UCASwww.ucas.co.uk

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A degree in American

StudiesFor more information you can also visit The Eccles Centre for American Studies at:www.bl.uk/eccles/amstudiesug.html