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History and American Studies BA

University of Leicester — Leicester, United Kingdom

History and American Studies BA is a undergraduate Art & Design course at University of Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom. It takes 3-4 years, costs £20,950 per year and starts in September.

Undergraduate · 3-4 years · Full-time · Art & Design · £20,950 per year

Intakes: September

Our History and American Studies BA brings together two popular and exciting subjects. Combine the excellence of our Centre for American Studies – one of the top 10 places in the UK to learn American Studies* - with the world-leading research of our History experts. You will chart the history of America since its beginnings as an independent state all the way through to the modern day. Along the way, you will study the diverse people, ideas and events that have shaped the nation. Political, cultural and economic factors will all be discussed and you will learn how all of these contribute to th

Modules

  • Making History
  • With Liberty and Justice for All? US History since 1776
  • Introduction to Comparative Politics: Europe and the USA
  • People and Places
  • Global History: Connections and Cultures in a Changing World, 1750 to the present
  • Modern Britain: c1700-Present
  • Perceiving the Past
  • Medieval and Early Modern Europe: People, Power, Faith, and Culture
  • Becoming the Historical Researcher
  • Global Cities
  • Jack-the-Ripper: Crime, Popular Culture and Policing in Victorian Times
  • Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union
  • History in the Classroom
  • Working with History: The Heritage Field Project
  • World's End: Historical Perspectives on Contemporary Environmental Crises
  • After Hitler: Society, Culture and The Politics of The Nazi Past in The Two Germanies, 194
  • Cultures of Struggle and Liberation: Twentieth Century Southern Africa
  • The Presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt
  • Sport and the British
  • You are what you Wear? Clothing, Fashion and Belonging in the Modern World
  • Daring to be Free: The Women's Movement, 1850s to 1970s
  • Disasporas and Migrations in the Modern World
  • From Empire to Nation: Modern South Asia, c. 1857-1947
  • The American Presidency
  • The Imperial Economy: Britain and the Wider World 1830-1914
  • The Civil Rights Movement, 1945-1968
  • The Death Penalty and its Abolition: A Global History
  • Literatures of Protest: Reading and Political Action
  • The Other in American Fiction and Film
  • American Political Development

Careers

  • Amnesty International
  • Bank of America
  • Credit Suisse
  • Houses of Parliament
  • HSBC
  • The National Trust
  • UK Civil Service
  • Risk Advisory

Frequently asked questions

How long is History and American Studies BA at University of Leicester?

History and American Studies BA takes 3-4 years (Full-time).

How much does History and American Studies BA at University of Leicester cost?

The listed tuition fee is £20,950 per year. Fees can change, so confirm the current amount before you apply.

When does History and American Studies BA start?

Intakes: September.

What level is History and American Studies BA?

It is a undergraduate course in Art & Design.

What will I study on History and American Studies BA?

Modules include Making History, With Liberty and Justice for All? US History since 1776, Introduction to Comparative Politics: Europe and the USA, People and Places, Global History: Connections and Cultures in a Changing World, 1750 to the present and Modern Britain: c1700-Present.

What careers can History and American Studies BA lead to?

Typical roles include Amnesty International, Bank of America, Credit Suisse, Houses of Parliament, HSBC and The National Trust.