Exploring Routes into American Studies: Degrees & Opportunities

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2. Routes into American Studies • American Studies is a well-established degree at many UK universities • There are three main routes into American Studies at university Routes into American Studies

3. Route one • A single honours degree, on which you take only American Studies courses Routes into American Studies

4. Route two • A joint honours degree which combines American Studies with one other subject Routes into American Studies

5. Route three • A combined honours degree on which American Studies features as one of three or more subjects Routes into American Studies

6. 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 Routes into American Studies

7. Year abroad • Students that spend a period studying at a university in North America find it a positive and rewarding experience Routes into American Studies

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9. Route two: joint honours • A joint honours degree combines American Studies with one other subject Routes into American Studies

10. Route two: joint honours • Because American Studies draws upon many areas it is a great option for a joint honours course Routes into American Studies

11. Route two: joint honours • There are many possible combinations, such as: Routes into American Studies

12. 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 Routes into American Studies

13. 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 Routes into American Studies

14. A degree in American Studies • You can find a full list of American Studies courses at UCAS • www.ucas.co.uk Routes into American Studies

15. A degree in American Studies • For more information you can also visit The Eccles Centre for American Studies at: • www.bl.uk/eccles/amstudiesug.html Routes into American Studies