Studying International Relations and American Studies involves exploring the culture, history and politics of the United States, the most influential country in the world, alongside many aspects of global and regional politics and economics. It addresses some of the most pressing issues in our contemporary world, including globalization and the struggles for racial justice.Our BA degree opens up a range of exciting career possibilities by helping you to develop transferable skills, which are highly valued by employers. You will have the chance to study American history, literature, politics and culture, from colonization to the present, and a range of international relations topics from globalization and global institutions to human rights and political economy. You can shape the degree to your own interests, whether in US popular culture and political protest or political theory and international peace and conflict. You also have the chance to study for a year or a semester in the United States, discovering the subject first hand.The breadth of American Studies and History fosters transferable skills valued by employers, including creative thinking, critical awareness, team working, and advanced oral and written communication skills. American Studies and History graduates are known for their adaptability and creativity because the course requires students to make connections between disciplines and traditions.Our graduates enter careers in a wide range of sectors including: Education, Marketing, Government, Research,Events management