Overview

About American Studies from La Salle University

Through a study of American history, literature, philosophy, religion, media, social science, and fine arts, students critically analyze the richness of the American experience. With a bachelor’s degree in American Studies from La Salle University you’ll become a cultural critic capable of making connections through an interdisciplinary perspective in order to draw conclusions about the American experience.

Career Paths

When you’ve completed your degree in American Studies, you’ll be able to analyze the role of race, ethnicity, gender, and class in American culture. You’ll also be able to author evidence-based writings and be a self-directed learner. With transferable skills and an interdisciplinary perspective of the American truth, you’ll be able to enter such professions as:

Law

Journalism

Business

Public Service

Social Work

Education

Museum Studies

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Themes and Topics in American Culture

American Art: Native American to Modern

Social Change and Social Movements

The American Woman

America’s Military Past

Studies in American Literature Since 1900

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-11-01 00:00:00

More details

After November 1, La Salle University admission and scholarship decisions will be made on a rolling basis.

Language

English

IELTS

6

Start preparing for IELTS today!

TOEFL^® IBT

80

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

History Language Studies American Studies View 277 other Bachelors in American 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

Start preparing for IELTS today!

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

Get your student insurance now

Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at La Salle University and/or in United States, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Other requirements

General requirements

Application for admission

An official transcript showing three years of high school scholastic records

Your SAT or ACT scores

An academic letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, parent, or school administrator

Common Application or La Salle Application Personal Statement/Essay

The required Common Application or La Salle Application Essay is not graded. This essay is generally used to inform the Admissions Committee about the applicant’s interests and/or background.

Tuition Fee

To always see correct tuition fees

International

32640 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32640 USD per year during 48 months.
National

32640 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32640 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Philadelphia

1313 - 2284 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Loading

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for American Studies.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

226 countries / Need-based

Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria

About