BA English Literature and American Studies at University of Manchester

Combine literature with the history, politics and popular culture of the United States. Combine English literature with an immersion in the interdisciplinary field of American Studies. Study a broad range of literatures in English, while focusing on US literary and cultural studies from the great American novel to social media cultures.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Department: School of Arts, Languages and Cultures  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will study 60 credits from each discipline in your first year. Year 1 compulsory units include Introduction to American Literature to 1900, Twentieth Century American Literature, Introduction to American Studies, Reading Literature, Theory and Text.

Career pathways

All our courses have your future in mind - whether that's further study or starting a career. Our degrees provide you with strong critical analysis skills, the ability to articulate complex concepts and theories, and the capacity to work and think independently, critically, and creatively.

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