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University degree

American Studies

The University of Manchester · Manchester
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course

Study BA American Studies. Explore the history, literature and culture of the US with a mandatory year abroad at a leading partner university. Explore the history, politics, and popular culture of the United States in combination with a year abroad.

Duration: 4 years Year of entry: 2026 UCAS course code: T702 / Institution code: M20 Key features: Study abroad Typical A-level offer : AAB Typical contextual A-level offer : BBB UK refugee/care-experienced offer : BBC Typical International Baccalaureate offer : 35 points overall with 6,6,5 at HL Full entry requirements How to apply Explore our campus, meet lecturers and current students, and learn more about what it's like to study at Manchester. Join us online or in person to learn more about the University and our courses.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
96-111 pts5%
112-127 pts20%
128-143 pts35%
144-159 pts20%
160-175 pts20%
176-191 pts5%
How they qualified
100% got in with alevel.
alevel100%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
85%
In work or further study after
55%
In professional / skilled jobs
95%
Continue past first year
100%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£25,000
After 15 months
£23,000
3 years on
£30,500
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
100%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching93%
Assessment & feedback71%
Academic support79%
Well organised91%
Learning resources84%
Student community77%
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Where this degree can lead
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