American Studies and Film Studies (with a study abroad year) BA (Hons)

By combining American Studies and Film Studies, you'll explore a wide range of interesting topics – from the birth of celebrity culture to contemporary Hollywood blockbusters.

Studying the nation that has played a pivotal role in shaping the 20th and 21st centuries, you'll understand the world we live in today. Watching a wide range of films, you'll find out how cinema entertains, informs and influences its audiences. You'll investigate global film cultures; question cinematic representations of gender, race and sexuality; and analyse popular genres.

Our engaged and passionate tutors will guide you through each year of your degree. Specialist options allow you to tailor your degree to what inspires you most. Plus, by spending a year abroad, you'll not only study America, but you'll experience it too. We're proud to have prestigious American partner institutions, including UC Berkeley and Georgetown.

30 -32 points overall from the full IB Diploma.

Advanced – 67 overall, including at least 62 in all four skills
Standard - 59 overall, including at least 59 in all four skills

Please refer to our English language requirements above, and as listed for each of our undergraduate courses, to find the appropriate English level for the course you are applying for.

Advanced – 95 overall, including at least 22 in Listening, 23 in Reading, 23 in Speaking, 24 in Writing
Standard – 80 overall, including at least 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, 17 in Writing

Our graduates are intellectually agile, highly skilled communicators who think critically across disciplines. Your year abroad enhances these skills with invaluable cultural and social perspectives.

Graduate destinations

Our recent American Studies graduates have started work as:

• Junior Account Executive, Alexandra Public Relations
• Fundraising and Social Media Officer, St Michael's Fellowship
• Education Co-ordinator, Whitechapel Gallery

(School of Media, Arts and Humanities careers database) 

Working while you study

Our Careers and Employability Centre can help you find part-time work while you study. Find out more about career development and part-time work