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Routes into American Studies
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Routes into American Studies
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Routes into American Studies
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Routes into American StudiesAmerican Studies is a well-established degree at many UK universitiesThere are three main routes into American Studies at university
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Routes into American Studies
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Route one
A single honours degree, on which you take only American Studies courses
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Routes into American Studies
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Route two
A joint honours degree which combines American Studies with one other subject
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Routes into American Studies
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Route three
A combined honours degree on which American Studies features as one of three or more subjects
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Routes into American Studies
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Route one:single subject
Single honours degrees are offered as either a three or four year full time courseThe four year course includes a year abroad in North America
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Routes into American Studies
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Year abroad
Students that spend a period studying at a university in North America find it a positive and rewarding experience
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Routes into American Studies
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Yearabroad
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Routes into American Studies
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Route two: joint honours
A joint honours degree combines American Studies with one other subject
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Routes into American Studies
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Route two: joint honours
Because American Studies draws upon many areas it is a great option for a joint honours course
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Routes into American Studies
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Route two: joint honours
There are many possible combinations, such as:
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Routes into American Studies
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Route two: joint honours
English, Politics, African Studies, Spanish, Film, History, Business Studies, Museum and Gallery Studies, Tourism and Leisure, Hispanic Studies … and many more
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Routes into American Studies
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Combined honoursA combined honours degree may include a combination of three or more subjectsYou can choose to combine American Studies with almost anything
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Routes into American Studies
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A degree in American Studies
You can find a full list of American Studies courses at UCASwww.ucas.co.uk
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Routes into American Studies
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A degree in American
StudiesFor more information you can also visit The Eccles Centre for American Studies at:www.bl.uk/eccles/amstudiesug.html