Bachelor'sAmerican Studies
How could the same country elect Obama and Trump? Why is American culture as creative and dynamic as it is? How can Americans be so proud of their diversity, but also conflicted about it? Sounds interesting? Then American Studies is perfect for you!
Something for you?
- An opportunity to study the United States as a dynamic, large and complicated country that has a tremendous influence on our world.
- A challenging academic specialisation that brings together the study of politics, society, language, culture, literature and history.
- Full immersion in English, with a strong focus on language acquisition courses.
- An energetic international teaching staff.
- The opportunity to study abroad (in the United States) or do an internship.
Admission requirements
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- Main language
- English
- Study duration
- 3 years (180 EC)
- Start
- September
- Average contact hours first year
- 12-18
- Programme format
- Full time
- Degree
- Bachelor of Arts
- Faculty
- Faculty of Arts
- CROHO code
- 50290
- Accreditation
- NVAO
What will you learn
During the Bachelor's programme in American Studies, you will focus on all aspects of US society, culture, and language. You will gain in-depth knowledge about American politics, literature, history, media and arts and learn about the spread and status of English as a world language. Of course you will also learn to speak English at a professional level.
American Studies is one of the two specialisations in our Bachelor's degree programme in English Language and Culture. If you are interested in English Language and Culture (with a British focus), please check the English Language and Culture program.
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Future career opportunities
With a degree in American Studies, you will find a range of jobs to choose from.
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If you are going to follow this Bachelor's programme, you will pay an annual tuition fee. There are different tuition rates. The amount depends on your personal situation.
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