BA (Hons) History and American Studies with Placement Year/Study Abroad

Course Overview This joint honours degree in History and American Studies offers a dynamic exploration of the past to illuminate critical issues in American society, culture, and politics. You will develop a deep historical perspective on contemporary global challenges while gaining highly transferable analytical and research skills for a wide range of future careers. Key Program Highlights Learn from world-leading researchers in a department ranked 10th in the UK for research quality (REF 2021) Gain hands-on professional experience through a dedicated placement module with local businesses and cultural partners Undertake a significant final-year dissertation project to develop expertise and contribute to contemporary historical debates Choose from a diverse curriculum covering British, European, Middle Eastern, and African history from medieval to modern times Enhance your degree with optional opportunities for a placement year or studying abroad in North America