Immerse yourself in American and Canadian history, literature, art, music and film. and culture. Understand the impact of politics, religion, race and gender on America’s rise from colony to superpower. Nottingham is one of the few universities in the UK to offer Canadian studies as a named minor option.
Our expert-led modules cover a wide range of North American history, literature, art, music, film and politics. You will encounter diverse approaches to reading, writing about and understanding the topics. This course will develop your independent thinking and team working, writing and research, and sharpen your career skills.
Year three is spent in at an American or Canadian university, studying from a range of modules which complement and extend those already studied at Nottingham.
This course is also available with a Foundation Year.
Course Details - Modules
Through core modules, in year one you are introduced to the key themes and events of American history and culture, significant authors and texts of American literature, as well as Canadian literature,film and culture. .
There are two core modules in year two. In addition you choose from a range of specialised modules covering periods, events, authors or texts in more detail.
Your third academic year will be spent at a major North American university. You will be required to take modules in American and/or Canadian studies as well as choosing from a wide range of alternative modules. During this year you will also begin research for your dissertation which will be completed in your final year.
In year four you will continue to specialise in the fields that most interest you. You will write a dissertation on a subject of your choice, and select a range of advanced-level modules in North American history, literature, culture and film, led by staff who are active researchers in these areas.
Placement and volunteering opportunities are available in the School of Cultures, Languages and Area Studies, as well as via the Nottingham Advantage Award. Language modules can be taken for credit with our Language Centre.
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
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:
T704
Institution code:
N84
Campus Name:
University Park Campus
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
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
including an essay based subject such as History, English, Politics or Media Studies. Contact institution if you would like clarification whether you A Levels would be considered.
This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Sottish Advanced Highers at grades AB.
Pass with 60 credits overall; 45 at level 3. Of the level 3 credits, at least 21 should be passed at Merit or above.
including an essay based subject. This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Scottish Higher grades ABBBB.
This qualification is considered alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels including an essay based subject.
If you have already achieved your EPQ at Grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject.
If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ.
including an essay based subject.
This qualification is considered alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels including an essay based subject.
This qualification is considered alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels including an essay based subject.
This qualification is considered alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels.
including an essay based subject.
European Baccalaureate - 75% overall including an essay based subject.
GCSE requirements - English grade C (numeric grade 4).
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
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English language requirements
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Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
55%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
90%
Go onto work and study:
100%
Fees and funding
Republic of Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
EU
20000.0
Year 1
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
9250.0
Year 1
International
20000.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.
Provider information
University Park
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Nottingham
NG7 2RD
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