**The Civil War. The Cold War. Hollywood. Disney. Trump and his Tweets. There's nowhere in the world quite like the USA. And if you're fascinated by every aspect of this vibrant, diverse country, then we're the university for you.**
Our friendly, approachable academics are international experts in the field of American studies. You can specialise in history, literature or culture – just embrace the rich diversity of the subject.
With the extra confidence, independence and maturity that a year in America brings, you'll be a desirable candidate for all kinds of employers after graduation.
Once you’ve started your degree, if you choose not to spend a year overseas, you can switch over to the three year programme.
**Official Team GB partners**
Did you know that the University of Hull is the official University Partner of Team GB? Our united belief is that anyone, with the right opportunities ahead and a dedicated team behind, can achieve extraordinary things. This is what our partnership with Team GB is built on. Extraordinary is in you – and we’ll help you find it.
What does this mean for you? It means that whether you’re studying sports science, or marketing, or logistics, or healthcare, or engineering, you’ll be able to gain invaluable experience through this unique partnership.
We are working with Team GB to create opportunities for volunteering and work experience, to get involved with meet-and-greet sessions with Olympians, host on-campus talks from guest speakers and so much more. Some of our students recently helped Team GB athletes get their kit ready to compete in preparation for the Minsk 2019 European Games. It’s an extraordinary partnership, and you won’t find it anywhere else.
Find out more at hull.ac.uk/teamgb
Course Details - Modules
Foundation Year
Compulsory modules
Preparing for Learning in Higher Education
Research in the Humanities, Social Sciences and Education
Group Challenge (Humanities)
Introduction to Data Analysis
Academic Writing Skills
Academic Study Skills
Introduction to Humanities
Year 1
Compulsory modules
American History – Birth of a Nation
American History: the American Century
Transformative Texts of American Literature
American Film and Society
America in Theory
American Revolutionary Readings
Year 2
Compulsory modules
Introduction to the American Year Abroad
Contemporary America in Context
Optional modules
The Fire Next Time: From Slavery to Civil Rights
American Alternative Cinema
Understanding America
American Animation History
New York City in Culture
Musical-Made America
Reagan’s Polarised America; a Cultural Study of the USA in the 1980s
Year 3 (Year Abroad)
You can spend a full year of study in the US, with over 30 campuses to choose from – ranging from California, New York and Maine to Arizona, Florida and Illinois.
You study six modules determined by the choices available at your host university, with no restrictions on subject matter, and write a reflective research report on your experiences.
All modules are subject to availability and this list may change at any time.
Year 4
Core modules
Dissertation (American Studies)
Optional modules
The Globalisation of American Culture: International Perspectives on America as a Cultural Superpower
American History by Hollywood
Doin’ Time: American Prison Culture of the 20th and 21st Centuries
Disney Studies
Crossing the Line: Frontiers in the Literature of America
The Civil War in American History and Culture
Telling the Truth: American Documentary Culture from the Muckrakers to Fake News
All modules are subject to availability and this list may change at any time.
Course Details – Assessment Method
You'll be assessed through a combination of written, practical and coursework assessments throughout your degree.
Written assessment typically includes exams and multiple choice tests.
Practical is an assessment of your skills and competencies. This could include presentations, school experience, work experience or laboratory work.
Coursework typically includes essays, written assignments, dissertations, research projects or producing a portfolio of your work.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
T703
Institution code:
H72
Campus Name:
The University of Hull
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Foundation
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Pass Access to HE Diploma
The foundation year is designed for applicants whose qualifications and experience do not allow direct entry to the undergraduate degree. We expect applicants to demonstrate an experience of a related subject and an aptitude for academic work which may be determined by an essay and/or interview alongside the application.
For applicants with Level 3 qualifications, we will usually require a minimum of 80 points.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)
6.0
This course requires IELTS 6.0 overall, with at least 5.5 in each skill. For other English language proficiency qualifications accepted by the University please visit www.hull.ac.uk
Institution's Own Test
60% overall (with minimum 55% in each skill)
Please click below for a list of the English language qualifications we accept.