Sydney,
NSW,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Languages - American Studies (Honours) in Darlington Australia | The University of Sydney
The University of Sydney
|
Darlington Australia
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
48,500
(c. USD34,084.35)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The fourth-year honors program includes an American Studies seminar, another seminar selected from American-focused upper-level courses in English, Film Studies, Government and International Relations, or History, plus an 18,000-20,000 word thesis.
Earning honors in American Studies provides a competitive advantage, allowing you to develop specialized knowledge in a particular field. Your thesis serves as an independent research project that enhances workforce readiness by fostering self-directed study and goal-setting skills, easing the shift to project-oriented careers. First or second-class honors also creates excellent opportunities for pursuing PhD studies.
Past honors students have explored varied topics including the WNBA, political internet memes, Hollywood male friendships, racial influences in fashion, the intersection of religion and US foreign policy, and concepts of American exceptionalism.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
To qualify for admission to honours students need to have completed a major in the intended subject area with an average of 70% or above. Some departments and programs have additional criteria, including advanced senior units of study designed to prepare students for the challenges of fourth year study.
IELTS - A minimum result of 6.5 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band
TOEFL IBT - A minimum result of 85 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing
IELTS - A minimum result of 6.5 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band
TOEFL IBT - A minimum result of 85 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing
Tuition
AUD
48,500