Overview

Students in the American Studies Program from Williams College learn methods and theories from history, literature, social sciences, art, performance, and other forms of expression, while exploring lived experiences of diverse individuals and groups.

Key Facts

The program asks complex and critical questions about aspects of American life that are both newly emerging and that have deep roots in enslavement, dispossession, empire, and more.

Grounded in the faculty’s award-winning research and expertise, the courses often feature work by BIPOC artists, activists, and academics. Through classes, advising, and mentorship, the Program aims to help students find lasting interests in a wide variety of passions and professions, including journalism, teaching, urban planning, writing, law, and so much more.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Nation and Its Discontents
Theories and Methods in American Studies
Comparative Race, Ethnicity, and Diaspora
Space and Place
Arts in Context
Critical and Cultural Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

North Adams, United States

Disciplines

American and Australasian studies View 536 other Bachelors in American and Australasian studies in United States

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Common Application, Apply Coalition with SCOIR or QuestBridge Application

School Report

Counselor Recommendation

Two Teacher Recommendations

Mid-Year Report (Due February 6* or for schools on a trimester, when 2nd trimester grades are available)

$65 Application Fee or Fee Waiver**

Early Decision Agreement Form (Early Decision applicants only)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

72170 USD / year

≈ 72170 USD / year
Out-of-State

72170 USD / year

≈ 72170 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

72170 USD / year

≈ 72170 USD / year

Living costs

North Adams

United States

876 - 1815 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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