Bachelor of Arts (BA)

BA English Literature and American Studies

Combine literature with the history, politics and popular culture of the United States.
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Year of entry: 2025
  • UCAS course code: QT37 / Institution code: M20
  • Key features:
  • Study abroad

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Course overview

  • Explore the rich literary history and current creative scene of Manchester - a recently designated UNESCO City of Literature.
  • Study more than 1,000 years of writing in English, engaging with literary and cultural theory, studying texts in their historical contexts and reflecting on different cultures and traditions.
  • Explore US history, literature, politics, cultural theory, popular culture, and film.
  • Ranked 2nd in the UK for American Studies (Complete University Guide 2024)
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School/Faculty
School of Arts, Languages and Cultures
Telephone
+44 (0)161 509 2871
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Website
http://www.alc.manchester.ac.uk/subjects/american-studies/
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