American Studies: University of Groningen

About the programme
American Studies is a vibrant, challenging and exciting field of studies. Despite cynicism and censure in some quarters, there is no denying that in terms of its global impact American culture is the world’s only 'superculture'.
The American Studies program at the University of Groningen distinguishes itself from most similar programs in that all courses are offered exclusively to students of American Studies (no code sharing with other programs) and that it has been designed on the basis of a central unifying principle: ‘The Dynamics of Cultural Change: Nationhood and National Identity in the US’.
Career prospects
The degree program in American Studies is highly relevant to those students who wish to pursue a career in international journalism, business communications, media, and various branches of management (governmental and non-governmental organizations). Some of our graduates work in teaching, publishing, or advertising. Other students go on to undertake further study, either for a higher degree, or in vocational or professional training.
Admission requirments

• Educational requirements: Bachelor’s degree in American Studies, English, History, Political Science, Cultural Studies, or equivalent.
• Language requirements: TOEFL (minimum score: 620); IELTS (minimum score: 7)

Objectives:

• Students acquire the knowledge, skills and insight into American Studies needed to do independent scientific research and to be able to work in society at an academic level.

Subjects:

• American culture; American history; theory of culture; popular culture.

Modes of instruction:

• Seminars, lectures, internship.