American History degrees

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University of East Anglia

3 american-history courses EASTERN ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 24th
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WUSCA ranking: 79th
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So far everything is fine. The lecturers are really helpful and won't make you feel insecure about your knowledge. There is just some problems oh terms of timetable management, but for now everything seems great.

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University of Aberdeen

1 american-history courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 41st
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I adore the campus and I am proud to say that I have studied at Aberdeen. The support services are excellent and lecturers are generally excellent. However, there is not a lot going on round about the uni and transport links are not great in Aberdeen. The students union leaves a lot to be desired.

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History and Spanish & Latin American Studies MA (Hons)
calculator icon 108-152 ucas points clock icon 4 years full time
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Year 1
  • Academic Writing for Divinity, History & Philosophy (AW1007)
  • Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen (PD1002)
  • Making History (HI1027)
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University of Sussex

1 american-history courses SOUTH EAST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 20th
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WUSCA ranking: 72th
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My experience at the University of Sussex has been great so far. The courses are engaging, and the campus offers a supportive and diverse environment. It’s a fantastic place for both academic and personal growth.

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Year 1
  • Introduction to American Studies
  • Modern America
  • The Early Modern World
  • The Making of the Modern World
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Swansea University

1 american-history courses WALES
Subject ranking: 38th
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WUSCA ranking: 40th
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Swansea is a really fine place to study. The campus is absolutely stunning, right by the sea, and it feels like you're constantly surrounded by nature. The lecturers are generally good, and I've liked my courses so far. However, the weather can be a bit grim sometimes! But overall, I've am having a fantastic time at Swansea.

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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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University College London

2 american-history courses LONDON
Subject ranking: 6th
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Best is the people and the quality of the education, worst has to deal with who runs UCL, administration has quite a few dirtbags. Facilitates aren't the greatest. I prefer more of a traditional campus feel and prefer KCL and LSE campus. Still considering coming back to UCL to apply for a LLM, alongside the other London unis, and maybe throw my shot at oxbridge.

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  • Encountering the Americas: Key Themes and Concepts
  • Introduction to Politics
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History and Politics of the Americas BA (Hons)
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  • Encountering the Americas: Key Themes and Concepts
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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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