BA Degree in American Studies
Bachelor's degree
In Richmond-Upon-Thames
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Bachelor's degree
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Richmond-upon-thames
BA Degree in American Studies
Programme Overview
As the UK’s only American Studies programme based in an American Liberal Arts university, Richmond’s BA in American Studies aims to develop an understanding of the United States of America from an international perspective. The programme enables students to take courses in American history, politics and foreign policy alongside courses on film, literature, popular music, globalisation and contemporary popular culture – sharing courses with students majoring in International Relations, Politics, History, Communications, Journalism and other disciplines. Students studying American Studies will have the opportunity to benefit from the numerous exchange possibilities with universities and colleges in the United States and Canada.
Programme Specification 2017-18
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Subjects
- American History
- History Politics
- Foreign Policy
- Music
- Communications
- International
- American Politics
- Politics
- International Relations
Course programme
- Appreciate the history, politics and culture of the ‘Americas’ – including the changing relationships between the USA, Canada and Latin America.
- Understand American politics and culture in terms of global interconnections.
- Specialise in specific aspects of American politics and culture including US politics and foreign policy, American history and culture including film, music, theatre, art and design).
- Understand the evolution of the USA as a global superpower.
- Develop an understanding of American politics, history and culture in relationship to associated disciplines such as International Relations, Political Science, Communications and Art & Design.
- Study abroad in the USA or Canada through Richmond’s partner programmes.
BA Degree in American Studies