This course opens up new worlds and possibilities. You will deepen your knowledge of how societies develop and learn how the past influences the present.
We offer a variety of modules in both American Studies and History, covering:
- The Crusades
- 19th-century Japan
- The Cold War
- Civil rights
- US foreign policy
- Crime and punishment
You will also study American and Canadian culture, politics, literature, film, music and art in the largest department of its kind in Europe.
You can experience North America, by choosing to study abroad for a year at a US or Canadian university. The option to study abroad is dependent on your academic performance and the availability of places.
Course Details - Modules
In year one you will gain the core, skills, knowledge and methods needed to work at degree level by taking introductory modules to early modern, modern and American history. Your American history core modules will introduce you to the key themes, debates and events in American history from the colonial period to the present day. The core history module, 'Learning History', develops skills and introduces methodologies.
In year two, you can choose from two key modules: 'North American Regions', which draws on literature, film and television to examine regional identities, or 'Key Texts in American Social and Political Thought', which explores debates about religion, race, class, capitalism, gender, sexuality and war in different periods. In History, as well as American studies, you can choose from a wide selection of optional modules covering an extremely broad chronological and geographical range. These options will allow you to focus on certain periods, events, or texts in more depth
You can apply to spend your third year studying in North America, transferring to a four-year course and returning to Nottingham for your final year to complete your course.
In your final year, everyone takes a year-long, compulsory ‘Special Subject’ in history, which is worth 40 credits. You can also do a dissertation in either American Studies or History and choose from a selection of optional modules.
Placement and volunteering opportunities are available in the Department of History and the Department of American and Canadian Studies, as well as via the Nottingham Advantage Award.
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:
TV71
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 History.
This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Sottish Advanced Highers at grades AB including History.
Pass with 60 credits overall; 45 at level 3. Of the level 3 credits, at least 21 should be passed with Merit or above and this must include 9 credits of History graded Distinction.
Including History. 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 and must include History.
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 5 points in History at Higher Level.
This qualification is considered alongside A Level History grade B (or UoN accepted equivalent).
This qualification is considered alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels and must include History.
This qualification is considered alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels and must include History.
This qualification is considered alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels and must include History.
Including History.
European Baccalaureate - 75% overall including at least 8.0 in History.
GCSE requirements – English grade C (numeric grade 4)
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
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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