American Studies, BA (Hons), with industry placement

The University of East Anglia's (UEA) American Studies BA with a Placement Year explores US history, literature, and culture, including seminal events, influential books, films, music, and issues of race, gender, civil liberties, politics, and foreign policy. One of the UK's most established programmes, taught for over 50 years, it is delivered by world-leading experts. This four-year degree allows tailoring via specialist modules and a bespoke research project, with a third-year work placement for practical experience.Graduates pursue careers in teaching, journalism, civil service, law, creative industries, NGOs, PR, and marketing. UEA's Arthur Miller Institute hosts events with speakers like Norman Mailer, Toni Morrison, and Susan Sontag, alongside partnerships with the American Library and Congress to Campus visits. Course details may change; confirm on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk.