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University of East Anglia UEA: American Studies
| Institution | University of East Anglia UEA View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Politics, Philosophy and Area Studies |
| Web | https://www.uea.ac.uk |
| admissions@uea.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01603 591515 |
| Study type | Taught |
MA
Summary
**Overview**
Understanding America in the 21st century is more essential than ever. The MA in American Studies examines U.S. history, literature, and culture at a moment of flux.
The course provides a thematic approach to explore modern America. It includes issues of race, gender, civil liberties, power and protest, and popular culture. It's suited for graduates of American Studies, History, Literature, and Politics, as well as similar disciplines. You’ll develop interdisciplinary understanding of the United States through seminars and tutorials. The MA allows you to pursue your own interests and tailor studies around your specialism.
UEA has been a pioneering centre of American Studies for over 50 years. It's home to one of the most established and highly regarded departments in the UK. At UEA, you’ll learn with experts doing world-leading research on U.S. history, literature, and culture.
An interdisciplinary American Studies MA provides tools to comprehend the past and present. UEA is home to the Arthur Miller Institute, which hosts events throughout the year. Previous speakers to campus have included Norman Mailer, Joseph Heller, Toni Morrison, and Susan Sontag. We have partnerships with the American Library based in the Millennium Library and host Congress to Campus visits where you can converse with US politicians.
The MA in American Studies allows you to grapple with the key global political and social issues today. It prepares you for a range of career options. Graduates have moved into doctoral research, teaching, journalism, civil service, and law. The creative and cultural industries, NGOs, PR, and marketing are among other destinations. Are you ready to start your American adventure?
**Disclaimer**
Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: **www.uea.ac.uk**
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Degree classification: Bachelors degree – 2.1 or equivalent |
| Location | University of East Anglia Norwich Research Park Norwich NR4 7TJ |
Fees
| Channel Islands | 10675 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| England | 10675 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 10675 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 10675 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 10675 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 22700 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
**Overview**
Understanding America in the 21st century is more essential than ever. The MA in American Studies examines U.S. history, literature, and culture at a moment of flux.
The course provides a thematic approach to explore modern America. It includes issues of race, gender, civil liberties, power and protest, and popular culture. It's suited for graduates of American Studies, History, Literature, and Politics, as well as similar disciplines. You’ll develop interdisciplinary understanding of the United States through seminars and tutorials. The MA allows you to pursue your own interests and tailor studies around your specialism.
UEA has been a pioneering centre of American Studies for over 50 years. It's home to one of the most established and highly regarded departments in the UK. At UEA, you’ll learn with experts doing world-leading research on U.S. history, literature, and culture.
An interdisciplinary American Studies MA provides tools to comprehend the past and present. UEA is home to the Arthur Miller Institute, which hosts events throughout the year. Previous speakers to campus have included Norman Mailer, Joseph Heller, Toni Morrison, and Susan Sontag. We have partnerships with the American Library based in the Millennium Library and host Congress to Campus visits where you can converse with US politicians.
The MA in American Studies allows you to grapple with the key global political and social issues today. It prepares you for a range of career options. Graduates have moved into doctoral research, teaching, journalism, civil service, and law. The creative and cultural industries, NGOs, PR, and marketing are among other destinations. Are you ready to start your American adventure?
**Disclaimer**
Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: **www.uea.ac.uk**
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Degree classification: Bachelors degree – 2.1 or equivalent |
| Location | University of East Anglia Norwich Research Park Norwich NR4 7TJ |
Fees
| England | 10675 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 10675 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 10675 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 10675 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 22700 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
**Overview**
Understanding America in the 21st century is more essential than ever. Studying one of the world’s most significant superpowers at this fascinating moment of flux and change opens a wide range of pathways.
Our MA degree in American Studies is organised thematically, covering topics such as race, gender and civil liberties; power and protest; and American popular culture and the avant-garde. Your studies will equip you with the critical skills and methodological training needed to pursue your interest in America from multiple disciplinary perspectives. It is excellent preparation for future employment in several fields, as well as the platform for doctoral research.
This MA is equally well suited to American Studies graduates wishing to deepen their expertise, and to graduates of literature, history, or other disciplines wishing to discover new perspectives.
**About This Course**
UEA has been a pioneering centre of American Studies for over 50 years. We are one of the most well established and highly regarded departments in the UK, with a long heritage of researching and teaching all aspects of life and culture in the United States. We continue to be at the forefront of the field today.
American Studies allows you to understand the United States from literary, cultural, and historical perspectives. On this course, you’ll study landmark historical events, novels, films, comic books, photographs and paintings. You’ll gain in-depth knowledge of key moments and debates that have animated the history and culture of the United States.
You’ll discover the events and forces that have shaped the modern-day United States, deepening your understanding of how the country influences the cultural, political and economic lives of its own peoples and the world.
You’ll explore the subject through a mixture of seminar classes and academic tutorials. You’ll engage in debate and creative discussion, while choosing your own specialist pathway though the subject.
If your background is in interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary American studies, we can support you as you continue to specialise in this vibrant field and find exciting new areas to pursue.
If you’re a graduate of literature or history, or another discipline, we’ll not only provide a place to explore the United States in depth but offer new theoretical and conceptual perspectives that can enliven your existing learning.
**Disclaimer**
Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: **www.uea.ac.uk**
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Degree classification: Bachelors degree – 2.1 or equivalent |
| Location | University of East Anglia Norwich Research Park Norwich NR4 7TJ |
Fees
| Channel Islands | 9500 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| England | 9500 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 9500 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 9500 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 9500 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 21200 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
**Overview**
Understanding America in the 21st century is more essential than ever. Studying one of the world’s most significant superpowers at this fascinating moment of flux and change opens a wide range of pathways.
Our MA degree in American Studies is organised thematically, covering topics such as race, gender and civil liberties; power and protest; and American popular culture and the avant-garde. Your studies will equip you with the critical skills and methodological training needed to pursue your interest in America from multiple disciplinary perspectives. It is excellent preparation for future employment in several fields, as well as the platform for doctoral research.
This MA is equally well suited to American Studies graduates wishing to deepen their expertise, and to graduates of literature, history, or other disciplines wishing to discover new perspectives.
**About This Course**
UEA has been a pioneering centre of American Studies for over 50 years. We are one of the most well established and highly regarded departments in the UK, with a long heritage of researching and teaching all aspects of life and culture in the United States. We continue to be at the forefront of the field today.
American Studies allows you to understand the United States from literary, cultural, and historical perspectives. On this course, you’ll study landmark historical events, novels, films, comic books, photographs and paintings. You’ll gain in-depth knowledge of key moments and debates that have animated the history and culture of the United States.
You’ll discover the events and forces that have shaped the modern-day United States, deepening your understanding of how the country influences the cultural, political and economic lives of its own peoples and the world.
You’ll explore the subject through a mixture of seminar classes and academic tutorials. You’ll engage in debate and creative discussion, while choosing your own specialist pathway though the subject.
If your background is in interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary American studies, we can support you as you continue to specialise in this vibrant field and find exciting new areas to pursue.
If you’re a graduate of literature or history, or another discipline, we’ll not only provide a place to explore the United States in depth but offer new theoretical and conceptual perspectives that can enliven your existing learning.
**Disclaimer**
Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: **www.uea.ac.uk**
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Degree classification: Bachelors degree – 2.1 or equivalent |
| Location | University of East Anglia Norwich Research Park Norwich NR4 7TJ |
Fees
| England | 9500 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 9500 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 9500 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 9500 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 19800 GBP for Whole course |
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