Manchester,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA (Hons) History and American Studies in Manchester United Kingdom | The University of Manchester
The University of Manchester
|
Manchester United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
25,500
(c. USD34,122.83)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The BA in History and American Studies offers an exploration of US history from colonial times to the modern era. This program provides training in American Studies methodologies and historical research techniques. Students can focus on their preferred historical periods, spanning ancient, medieval, modern, economic, social, and scientific history. As the birthplace of the UK's first American Studies department, The University of Manchester boasts one of the nation's largest groups of US history experts. Specialized topics cover diverse areas including 17th-century Caribbean colonization, the evolution of racial slavery, Cold War policies, and 20th-century sports history. Instruction comes from specialists in political, intellectual, social, and cultural history, while developing critical skills in analysis, debate, and understanding key historical interpretations that have influenced American and global history.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
A-level
AAB to include A in History. General Studies is welcomed but is not normally included as part of the standard offer.
The University recognises the benefit of the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and the opportunities it provides for applicants to develop independent study and research skills. We strongly encourage you to provide information about the EPQ in your personal statement and at interview. For this programme, as well as the regular conditions of offer, we may make students who are currently taking or completed the EPQ an alternative offer. For this course it would be ABB with an A in History at A level plus the Extended Project at Grade A.
GCSE
Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education including acceptable levels of Literacy and Numeracy, equivalent to at least Grade C or 4 in GCSE/iGCSE English Language and Mathematics. GCSE/iGCSE English Literature will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE/iGCSE English Language.
International Baccalaureate
35 points overall. 6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects (including 6 in History)
IELTS 7.0 overall with no less than 6.5 in any one component, TOEFL iBT - 100
Tuition
GBP
25,500