Overview

At American Cultural Studies from Western Washington University, you will study issues arising specifically from cultural diversity in American society.

The study of American Culture allows students and faculty to:

Address issues such as race/ethnicity, educational equity, social and cultural theory, socio-economic class, and gender and sexual orientation, while analyzing the formation of identities in societies.
Concentrate on the Americanization process and American cultural institutions and/or American cultural values.
Examine and question the concepts of privilege, silence, and voice.
Become critical thinkers who will be well prepared to work for social change.

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Administrator
Public School Teacher

Programme Structure

Courses Included:

Comparative Cultural Studies

Research and Writing

Special Problems

The Jewish-American Experience

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered Experience

The American Indian Experience

The American Indian Experience

The Hispano/a-American Experience

The African-American Experience

The Asian-American Experience

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-09-15 00:00:00
Starting 2025-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-09-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

American and Australasian studies View 556 other Bachelors in American and Australasian studies in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

The International Student Application for Admission submitted by the application deadline

$60 non-refundable application fee

An essay that helps the Admissions Committee understand your academic goals, related experiences and/or preparatory course work, and professional goals

Official academic credentials

Evidence of English language proficiency

Statement of Financial Responsibility

Tuition Fee

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International

26562 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26562 USD per year during 48 months.
National

26562 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26562 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

7995 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7995 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Bellingham

1109 - 1684 USD /month

Living costs

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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