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What is American Studies?

Presentations on some of the subjects and topics you might study as part of an American Studies course at university

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50 good reasons

Find out more from current students about career prospects, courses, study in the USA and the skills you can acquire by studing America at university

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What students say

Listen to students talking about why they chose American Studies, the topics they have studied, and their experiences of visiting the USA

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Essays

Read short essays by university lecturers about different aspects of American Studies, including film, literature, history, politics, landscapes and popular music

These pages are designed to provide anyone interested in American Studies with information about this exciting and dynamic university course. If you want to study America at degree level and discover what opportunities an American Studies degree offers to you, just explore!

It has been produced by American Studies lecturers and students to provide helpful information about studying at university. This website was developed by the Subject Centre for Languages, Linguistics and Area Studies.

"Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail"
Ralph Waldo Emerson, American author and philosopher

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