American Studies (with a Foundation Year) (Hons) University of East Anglia

Overview

We provide a supportive and rewarding learning environment. You'll study with dedicated lecturers from UEA’s Interdisciplinary Institute for the Humanities and explore a wide range of academic subjects, including Literature, Drama, History, Philosophy, Film, Media, and Politics. We’ll help you make connections between different disciplines to spark your curiosity. We'll also encourage you to work towards your own individual learning goals.  

On your American Studies (with a Foundation Year) (Hons) course, you’ll have access to all the opportunities and resources that University of East Anglia has to offer, including the Arthur Miller Institute.  

As you develop your own academic interests and passions, you’ll then be well-placed to progress onto the degree that’s the best fit for you. After successfully completing your Foundation Year, you can move onto the BA American Studies degree. Alternatively, you can request to transfer to another undergraduate course within the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. Use the Foundation Year to springboard onto the degree of your choice and take control of your future studies.   

After the Course

Once you successfully finish your Foundation Year you’ll go straight on to the BA American Studies degree. 

If, during the year, you discover your interests and ambitions lie elsewhere, you can switch to one of the other degrees offered by the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. In the case of BA Broadcast and Multimedia Journalism, you’ll need to pass an interview; in the case of BA degrees with Creative Writing, you’ll need to submit a short portfolio of your writing (c. 5 pages) for approval by the Creative Writing team. 

Explore your options, look at our courses, and decide where you want your degree to take you. 

Careers

Examples of careers you could enter include: 

• Publishing 
• Law 
• Journalism 
• Teaching 
• Civil service 
• Marketing and advertising