As the UK’s only American studies programme based in an American Liberal Arts university, Richmond’s BA in American Studies aims to develop an understanding of the United States of America from an international perspective. The programme enables students to take courses in American history, politics and foreign policy alongside courses on film, literature, popular music, globalisation and contemporary popular culture – sharing courses with students majoring in International Relations, Politics, History, Communications, Journalism and other disciplines. Students studying American Studies will have the opportunity to benefit from the numerous exchange possibilities with universities and colleges in the United States and Canada. Please note that this is a new major (programme) offered pending UK validation. UK/EU Students intending to seek support from Student Finance England may have to enter the University, initially, on another major and will then be transferred automatically to BA American Studies as soon as it is recognised by SFE for student support purposes. Prospective students should still apply for their intended major - if necessary we will make this adjustment at the offer stage. Because of the breadth and flexibility of the Richmond degree, in such cases students will still be able to study for the same courses (modules) as if they were registered for BA American Studies from the outset.

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