MA Degrees in United States Society & Culture

What does it mean to be an American? Is there a shared American culture, or is that just something Europeans imagine? Because of the global reach of the United States, most Europeans have the impression that they "know" America, which is often perceived as a single culture, with little recognition of the complexity and variety that are characteristic of the nation. Read more

Our MA in American Studies is an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary course, which enables you to focus on the study of: history, literature, politics… Read more

Our MA English and American Studies postgraduate taught course prepares you for further research in the discipline while also broadening and deepening your critical engagement with English and American literature and culture. Read more

Understanding America in the 21st century is more essential than ever. Read more

This multidisciplinary MA comprises a broad range of specialist modules in the humanities and social sciences, bringing together the academic expertise of the institute with United States specialists from other UCL departments and University of London colleges. Read more

An MA by Research in American Studies at Swansea enables you to undertake a substantial project led by your own passions and interests.  A research degree in American Studies represents a highly respected qualification which can present a pathway to a career in academia or widen your scope for employment in fields such as education, government or the private sector. Read more

Interdisciplinary in Approach. Dynamic in Teaching. Relevant in Practice. American Studies at The University of Groningen. Read more

Please note MA American Literatures has been temporarily suspended for the academic year 2023-2024. Gain a rich understanding of the variety and interconnections of American writing, exploring major poetic, fictional, non-fictional and dramatic works. Read more

Warwick's MA in US Foreign Policy focuses on both the domestic and global contexts of national security as well as wider significance of US foreign policy for international affairs, including diplomacy, counterterrorism, conflict management and climate policy. Read more

The master’s programme in North American Studies at Leiden University takes a multidisciplinary approach to the study of the United States, with a particular emphasis on examining key aspects of American history, culture, and literature. Read more

The United States arguably remains the most influential country in the world. Whether you look at climate change, the covid-19 pandemic or the war in Ukraine, decisions taken in Washington DC have an impact on the rest of the world. Read more

The Master of Arts in American Studies provides students opportunities for pre-professional training in their chosen speciality. Through challenging courses and in-depth research, students delve into topics like architecture, popular music, immigration and borders and racial and gender equality in American culture. Read more

The Master’s degree in English Studies offers an advanced study programme focusing on English language, literature and culture for students wishing to acquire both state-of-the-art knowledge and professional skills in the field. Read more

Members of the Centre for American Studies provide supervision in many aspects of American Studies. Supervision is team-based and reflects the active research interests of the Centre. Read more