Overview

The American Studies B.A. at Saint Louis University offers a comprehensive exploration of the diverse cultures of the United States and its evolving role within a global context. By integrating various sources such as literature, social science, and popular media, the programme provides a multifaceted understanding of American life in both the past and present. Students are encouraged to apply theoretical lessons to real-world scenarios through community engagement and practical research.

Why American Studies at Saint Louis University?

Saint Louis University provides a distinctive interdisciplinary environment where the everyday is treated with the same academic rigour as the esoteric. The programme is global in scope, paying close attention to international relations and the variety of racial, ethnic, and religious communities. Students benefit from strong community links, with opportunities to engage in fieldwork and student-designed internships at prestigious local institutions such as the Saint Louis Art Museum and the Missouri Botanical Garden.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 28480 per semester
National fee: USD 28480 per semester
Local fee: USD 28480 per semester

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Syllabus

The curriculum requires 30 credits within the major, focusing on movements, myths, and interpretive methods. Students must complete a breadth requirement covering social difference, cultural forms, and regional contexts, culminating in a senior research project. Modules may include:

American Culture: Movements, Myths, and Methods
Americans Abroad
American Places
American Decades
The Urban Crisis
American Identities
Gender, Race, and Social Justice
American Incarceration
Sports in American Culture

Year 4

Senior Workshop: Crafting the American Studies Thesis

Careers with American Studies

Graduates are equipped with transferable skills in complex problem-solving and clear oral and written communication, making them highly sought after in numerous professional sectors. The broad education provided by the university prepares students for roles that require civic engagement and critical analysis. Graduates have successfully secured positions in the following areas:

Archivist or Museum Curator
Journalist or Speechwriter
Public Policy Analyst
Nonprofit Management and Philanthropy
Education and Academic Research
Law and Legal Services
Urban Planning and Government
Social Work and Community Organising
Public Relations and Media

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Investigating America

Americans Abroad

American Places

American Decades
Making the American City: Culture, Space, & 20th-century U.S. Urbanisms

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

More details

SLU will continue accepting applications while space is available.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Saint Louis, 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

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete an online application.

If you are applying to enter SLU as a first-time, freshman student, we’ll also ask you to complete an essay.

There is no application fee to apply for undergraduate admission to SLU.

Send transcripts of all secondary work.

Submit proof of your English language proficiency.

These are scores from any standardized test you may have taken to prepare for college- TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, SAT, ACT or Duolingo score. All of our international applicants are required to demonstrate their English proficiency, and these tests can help us make that determination.

If you do not meet SLU’s direct entry requirements, we encourage you to apply to the Pathway or English Language programs offered by INTO Saint Louis University.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

56960 USD / year

≈ 56960 USD / year
Out-of-State

56960 USD / year

≈ 56960 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

56960 USD / year

≈ 56960 USD / year

Living costs

Saint Louis

United States

1015 - 1530 USD / month

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