The Major in American Studies

The major is offered at senior level only. It consists of one core unit of study, AMST2601 American Foundations, and five senior units of study chosen from a list of cross-listed units offered by participating departments, no more than three of which may come from a single department. A major in American studies is one of the Area Studies options for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Global Studies.

The contributing departments offer more than twenty units of study focused on the United States, not all of which will be offered in any given year. Units in History and English are generally taught once every two years, ensuring students will have a wide range of choices from which to construct a major.

At present it is not possible to undertake Honours in American Studies.

The United States Studies Centre offers a Master of United States Studies degree.