BA in American Studies 48 months Undergraduate Programme By American University, College of Arts and Sciences |TopUniversities

BA in American Studies

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American University, Washington D.C., United States
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Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Starting Month

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Area Studies

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Completing an American Studies degree prepares you to enter a range of graduate and professional programs, including law school, doctoral programs, and others. The skills acquired in the program are also useful for work in non-profit organizations, activist groups, media, government, and cultural and artistic fields, to name a few. Our programs explore socio-historical contexts and cultural perspectives that complement other fields of study at AU. 100% of our students have secured full-time employment or graduate school acceptance upon completing the requirements for the American Studies program.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Area Studies

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Completing an American Studies degree prepares you to enter a range of graduate and professional programs, including law school, doctoral programs, and others. The skills acquired in the program are also useful for work in non-profit organizations, activist groups, media, government, and cultural and artistic fields, to name a few. Our programs explore socio-historical contexts and cultural perspectives that complement other fields of study at AU. 100% of our students have secured full-time employment or graduate school acceptance upon completing the requirements for the American Studies program.

Admission Requirements

2.5+
7+
100+
68+

4 Years
Aug

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