American History degrees

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University of East Anglia UEA

6 american-history courses EASTERN ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 25th
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Worst aspects of uni experience was 2nd year housemates. I felt rushed to find a 2nd year house and made big mistakes. 2nd year was miserable for me and I didn’t know I could access resources for help. Best aspects is when I did find the resources they did an amazing job to help me out.

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American History - BA (Hons)
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American History - BA (Hons)
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Swansea University

5 american-history courses WALES
Subject ranking: 40th
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Best: A beautiful campus with a relaxed, coastal atmosphere, great study spaces, and a strong sense of community. The location by the beach is a real highlight, and student support services are approachable and helpful. Worst: Some facilities and services can be slow during busy periods, and campus life can feel quiet outside term time. Better coordination of services and more on-campus activities would improve the experience.

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American Studies and History with a Year Abroad - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • AM-111 - The American Experience 1492-2000
  • AM-112 - American Politics and Society
  • AM-117 - Introduction to American Studies
  • HIH122 - Making History
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  • AM-111 - The American Experience 1492-2000
  • AM-112 - American Politics and Society
  • AM-117 - Introduction to American Studies
  • HIH122 - Making History
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University of Sussex

2 american-history courses SOUTH EAST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 33rd
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WUSCA ranking: 39th
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The best aspect for me is the location. I love being so close to Brighton and Stanmer park. There have been times where I have felt I could use with more support/ input from lecturers or tutors this term and I have felt very overwhelmed and burnt out adjusting to the new style of learning. Maybe for the first term students could receive more guidance if they feel necessary?

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University of Portsmouth

2 american-history courses SOUTH EAST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 41st
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WUSCA ranking: 84th
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The careers team is amazing at posting job listings. They are so proactive in getting you the right support and I love that about them. And I think the structure of some teaching material could be improved with bringing the right balance of AI into studies

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University of Essex

5 american-history courses EASTERN ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 59th
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WUSCA ranking: 73th
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There are all kinds of events every day, so you'll always find something interesting to do. This makes it easier for students to meet each other and contributes to student life! The only thing that could be improved is maybe the accomodation, some of them being far away and some others being a bit old. But the response team in case of issues or emergencies is quick so it's a good thing!

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Modules
Year 1
  • Co-Operation and Conflict
  • Global Studies History option(s)
  • Introduction to International Relations
  • Modern Revolutions in Science, Politics, and Culture
  • Skills for University Studies
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Year 1
  • BS105-4-XX Introduction to Global Sustainability Challenges
  • Democracy in Europe and the United States, 1789-1989
  • Early Modern Europe in Global Context: Encounters, Exchanges, and Exploitation
  • Hidden Histories: Class, Race and Gender in Britain, c. 1640s-Present
  • Introduction to International Relations
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Studying American history

On an American history degree you’ll learn all about the context and history of the United States. Your degree will explore the development of America from a colony to a global superpower, and you’ll cover topics including slavery, the Civil War, Native American history, American politics and law, and consider how this influences the modern day. After graduating, you could opt to study an MA in History, or you can get right into work. Common career paths include teaching, archivist, museum officer, marketer and more. You may need additional qualifications for some of these roles.

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