©Subject Centre for Languages, Linguistics and Area StudiesRoutes into American Studies.

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©Subject Centre for Languages, Linguistics and Area StudiesRoutes into American Studies

©Subject Centre for Languages, Linguistics and Area StudiesRoutes into American Studies American Studies is a well- established degree at many UK universities There are three main routes into American Studies at university

©Subject Centre for Languages, Linguistics and Area StudiesRoutes into American Studies Route one A single honours degree, on which you take only American Studies courses

©Subject Centre for Languages, Linguistics and Area StudiesRoutes into American Studies Route two A joint honours degree which combines American Studies with one other subject

©Subject Centre for Languages, Linguistics and Area StudiesRoutes into American Studies Route three A combined honours degree on which American Studies features as one of three or more subjects

©Subject Centre for Languages, Linguistics and Area StudiesRoutes into American Studies Route one: single subject Single honours degrees are offered as either a three or four year full time course The four year course includes a year abroad in North America

©Subject Centre for Languages, Linguistics and Area StudiesRoutes into American Studies Year abroad Students that spend a period studying at a university in North America find it a positive and rewarding experience

©Subject Centre for Languages, Linguistics and Area StudiesRoutes into American Studies (click image to start movie clip) Year abroad

©Subject Centre for Languages, Linguistics and Area StudiesRoutes into American Studies Route two: joint honours A joint honours degree combines American Studies with one other subject

©Subject Centre for Languages, Linguistics and Area StudiesRoutes into American Studies Route two: joint honours Because American Studies draws upon many areas it is a great option for a joint honours course

©Subject Centre for Languages, Linguistics and Area StudiesRoutes into American Studies Route two: joint honours There are many possible combinations, such as:

©Subject Centre for Languages, Linguistics and Area StudiesRoutes into American Studies 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

©Subject Centre for Languages, Linguistics and Area StudiesRoutes into American Studies Combined honours A combined honours degree may include a combination of three or more subjects You can choose to combine American Studies with almost anything

©Subject Centre for Languages, Linguistics and Area StudiesRoutes into American Studies A degree in American Studies You can find a full list of American Studies courses at UCAS

©Subject Centre for Languages, Linguistics and Area StudiesRoutes into American Studies A degree in American Studies For more information you can also visit The Eccles Centre for American Studies at: