Typical A-level offer
Grades ABB to include an essay-based subject such as English, History or Politics.
Typical contextual A-level offer (what is this?)
Grades BBB to include an essay-based subject such as English, History or Politics.
Typical International Baccalaureate offer
34 points overall. 6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects
All applicants to the University (from the UK and Overseas) are required to show evidence of English Language proficiency.
The minimum English Language requirement for this course is either:
GCSE English Language grade C / 4, or;
IELTS 7.0, or;
An acceptable equivalent qualification.
Discover the history, politics and popular culture of the United States.
Benefit from the heritage and expertise we have developed as the UK's oldest American Studies course.
Study at a university ranked 3rd in the UK for American Studies (Complete University Guide 2019).
More info: Click here
Course units for year 1
The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
From Reconstruction to Reagan: American History, 1877-1988
Introduction to American Literature to 1900
American History to 1877: Columbus to Civil War
Twentieth Century American Literature
Introduction to American Studies
Course content for year 2
Receive an advanced training in interdisciplinary ways of working through a module on African-American history and culture, `From Jamestown to James Brown', and select from a range of units covering 20th century US history, literature, film, and politics. You can also apply to spend some of your second year abroad in the US.
Course units for year 2
The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
From Jamestown to James Brown: African-American History and Culture
American Cultural Studies
American Film Studies
Work and Play in the USA, 1880-2010
Southern Crossings: Race, Gender and Sexuality
American Literature and Social Criticism, 1900-Present
American Civil War
Course content for year 3
Complete a Long Essay or dissertation on a subject of your choice and under individual supervision. You'll also select five other course units from a range of specialised modules in American Studies.
Course units for year 3
The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
Long Essay
Conspiracy Theories in American Culture
Harlem and the State of Urban America
The Visual Culture of US Empire
Climate Change & Culture Wars
Progressivism in the United States
Beat Writing
American Hauntings
Study American Studies at Manchester and you will come away with a range of versatile skills that can be applied to various roles across a host of industries, including writing, publishing, journalism, librarianship, teaching and marketing.
You will have various opportunities to improve your skills and make yourself more employable through your course, as well as through events, schemes and guidance provided by the University Careers Service. These range from work experience and mentoring to networking events and workshops.
If you study abroad as part of your degree, you will be able to broaden your horizons by experiencing new cultures and forming new networks during your period overseas.
