BA Degree in American Studies @ Richmond University

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Tuition Fee

£9,250 (UK)
£14,750 (EU/INT)
$38,000 (US)

Duration

3 Years (Full-time)
4 Years (Full-time)

Accreditation

QAA

MSCHE (US)

Location

Richmond Hill Campus

Scholarships

UK/EU – £3,085 p.a.

International – up to £4,500 p.a.

US – up to $23,000 p.a.

Programme Overview

If you are fascinated by the United States of America and want to learn more about its culture, history, and politics, explore our BA in American Studies.

As the only American University in the UK, Richmond has an authenticity which few can match when it comes to American Studies. Our programme, which is based on the American liberal arts system of learning, aims to develop an understanding of the United States of America from an international perspective.

The programme enables students to take courses in American history, politics and foreign policy alongside courses on film, literature, popular music, globalisation and contemporary popular culture. Students on this programme will also share courses with students majoring in International Relations, Politics, History, Communications, Journalism and other disciplines.

Step outside the classroom and explore a different side of America through visits to The American Museum and Gardens in Bath, the Benjamin Franklin House in London and the British Museum. With all of London’s museums, art galleries and theatres on the doorstep, there are many ways to discover different aspects of America.

You will also have the opportunity to benefit from the numerous exchange possibilities with universities and colleges in the United States, Canada and Latin America.

Top 5 reasons to study this programme:

Develop a broad understanding of American Studies, touching on areas such as International Relations, Political Science, Cultural Studies, Film Studies, Communications and Art & Design
Opportunity to study alongside American and international students creates lively discussions and brings American Studies alive
Build expertise in the changing relationships between North America and South America
Specialise in specific aspects of politics, history, and culture in the Americas, including US politics and foreign policy, the ‘Pink Tide’ in Latin America, and the study of film, music, theatre, art and design
Study abroad in the USA, Canada or Latin America through Richmond’s partner programmes

After you graduate
Career Paths
Embassy of the Dominican Republic, European Commission, Moody’s Investors Service, PwC, US Department of Homeland Security, AXA Rosenberg, Deutsche Bank, Mercedes-Benz, The Albert Baker Funs, BB, Bloomberg L.P., EMI Music, 19 Entertainment, Walt Disney Entertainment

Further Education
College of Law, London College of Fashion, London School of Economics and Political Science, Monterey Institute of International Studies, Royal Central School of Speech & Drama

Career paths for American Studies graduates
Media, Marketing, Advertising, Music, Film and Television Industry, Events Management
Career Support
We offer career support and advice through our Careers & Internships Office that will assist and guide you in your study choices to make sure you stand out from the crowd when you graduate. Through internships you will gain business acumen, beneficial work experiences and transferable skills which will give you a competitive advantage in a fast-paced working environment. Work while you study across 5 continents through our partners Connect123 and CRCC Asia with destinations in Spain, Argentina, South Africa, China, Japan, Vietnam and Australia.
Study Abroad
All students at Richmond University have the opportunity to study abroad. You can either study at one of our campuses for a semester to a year or study overseas at any of our partner locations across the world giving you an unique experience.

Modules Breakdown

3 Years pathway

Core Modules & Electives

YEAR 1	YEAR 2	YEAR 3
Fall Semester	Fall Semester	Fall Semester
Foundations of Sociology	When Worlds Collide	Senior Seminar I
Comparative Political Systems	Intro to IR	Contemporary America Culture
Intro to Visual Culture	Scientific Reasoning	History Since 1972
Research & Writing I	Cultural Theory	Elective
Creative Expression	Politics in the USA	Elective
Spring Semester	Spring Semester	Spring Semester
Foundations of AMS	Power in the Americas	Senior Seminar II
Versailles to Vietnam	American Television Drama	The American Presidency
Film in the Americas	Social Research	Pop to Present
Research & Writing II	Mainstream Cinema	Elective
Quantitative Reasoning	US Grand Strategy	Elective

4 Years pathway

Core Modules

CORE SUBJECTS
YEAR 1	YEAR 2	YEAR 3	YEAR 4
Foundations of American Studies	Introduction to Visual Culture	Power in the Americas	Contemporary American Culture
Comparative Political Systems	Film in the Americas	Cultural Theory	The American Presidency
Foundations of Psychology	When Worlds Collide: Race & Empire 1400-1888	Mainstream Cinema: Studies in Genre	Senior Seminar in American Studies 1
Transitions I	Versailles to Vietnam: US and the World	Social Research	Senior Seminar in American Studies 2
Transitions II	Introduction to International Relations	4 FHEQ Level 5 Electives	US History Since 1972
Quantitative Reasoning	And all of the following:		From Pop to Present: Themes in Contemporary American Art
Scientific Reasoning	Research and Writing II
Creative Expression	4 FHEQ Level 4 Electives
Research and Writing I
QCT Level 3 Elective (can be Gen Ed Hum SS requirement)

Electives

ELECTIVE MODULES
YEAR 1	YEAR 2	YEAR 3	YEAR 4
			Plus 4 of the following OR Internship and 2 of the following:
			World Internship in American Studies (6 CREDITS)
			Internship in American Studies (6 CREDITS)
			New Media
			History on Film
			Culture, Power and Empire
			Migration and Diasporas
			Conflict And Peace Studies
			International Human Rights
			Foreign Policy Analysis
			Global Energy Politics
			Ethnicity and Identity
			Religion, Identity And Power
			Democracy and Democratization

3 Year Pathway Entry Requirements

A Level: 3 C’s or equivalent*

*All other equivalent eligible transfer credits will be determined by Admissions.

4 Year Pathway Entry Requirements

A Level: 96 UCAS points

US High School Diploma (or equivalent): 2.5 GPA minimum (on 4.0 scale)

International Baccalaureate: 24 IB points (year 1) BTEC National Diploma: MMM.

Completion of Year 12-13 International equivalent secondary school qualification with a minimum grade average of grade of C including mathematics and English

English Language Requirements (Non Native English Speakers)

Qualification	Undergraduate	Validity Period
IELTS (Academic)	5.5 with 5.5 in Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing	2 Years
TOEFL IBT	72 with 17 Listening, 18 in Reading, 17 Writing, 20 Speaking	2 Years
Pearson Test of English	51 with 51 in each component	2 Years
First, Advanced, Proficiency – taken after January 2015	162 overall (no less than 162 in each component)	No Expiry
Cambridge First: Advantage, Proficiency – taken before January 2015	Cambridge First: Grade B overall (No less than B in any component)	No Expiry
	Cambridge Advanced: Grade C (no less than C in any component) less than C in any component)	No Expiry
	Cambridge Proficiency: Level C1 certificate	No Expiry

How to apply

You apply directly using the Common Application ($50.00) or the Richmond online Application. In order to submit your application you will need the following information

Details of your education history, including the dates of all exams/assessments
The email address of your referee who we can request a reference from, or alternatively an electronic copy of your academic reference
A personal statement – this can either be emailed as a Word Document or PDF, or completed online
An electronic copy of your in process or completed high school (secondary school) transcript and graduation certificate

When to apply

We encourage you to complete your application as early as possible, even if you are completing your undergraduate programme of study. In this case you will be offered a place that is conditional on successfully completing a specified qualification and English language qualification if applicable. If you would like your application to be considered for a Richmond bursary, an early application is strongly recommended

Application process

Admission is by interview unless you live outside the UK when we may interview you via Skype or by telephone. We may also determine your suitability on the basis of their application and qualifications alone. Find out more about applying.

UCAS Course Code

3 year pathway

RU01

4 year pathway

T700

Programme Duration

Full Time 3-4 Years

Including one year at QCF Level 3
(subject to credit transfer)

Contact our admissions team for more details:
admissions@richmond.ac.uk

Please note: Non US students are eligible

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What our students say

Studying for a BA in American Studies at Richmond University was the best decision I made in the last three years (better than the time I said yes to eating an oven baked tarantula, lightly salted).

The classes at Richmond are small – in terms of student numbers, but also dimensionally – and all the better for it. Class discussions are the perfect setting to explore the subject and extract sordid details. Class contact hours are numerous and the work load is high but time spent with our tutors is extensive which I know, having done the first year of my degree at a British University, is an exceptional quality unique to Richmond University.

With quite a broad subject, taking the degree in the direction I wanted to is routinely encouraged, as is free thinking and the development of my ideas. If you want a challenge and to develop an incredible understanding in your field, Richmond American International University in London is the place to go, despite its lengthy title which I may have just got wrong.

Emily KimberBA degree in American Studies (with optional study in the USA)

The reason I chose Richmond’s BA programme in American Studies was because I wanted to gain a broad understanding of American politics and culture, and it was important for me to study in a genuinely American environment, which is provided at Richmond. As we study so many different topics we can choose any minor, I’m planning on doing Political Science which I think will be really helpful for my career options.

Alice, age 19, from Bromley, UKSecond year BA American Studies student

Where to find us

Richmond Hill Campus

Queen’s Road
Richmond-upon-Thames
TW10 6JP
England

+44 (0) 208 332 8200 (Main Switchboard)

Programme Overview

Top 5 reasons to study this programme:

Modules Breakdown

YEAR 1

YEAR 2

YEAR 3

Fall Semester

Fall Semester

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Spring Semester

Spring Semester

CORE SUBJECTS

YEAR 1

YEAR 2

YEAR 3

YEAR 4

4 FHEQ Level 5 Electives

4 FHEQ Level 4 Electives

QCT Level 3 Elective (can be Gen Ed Hum SS requirement)

ELECTIVE MODULES

YEAR 1

YEAR 2

YEAR 3

YEAR 4

Plus 4 of the following OR Internship and 2 of the following:

Qualification

Undergraduate

Validity Period

UCAS Course Code

Full Time 3-4 Years

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