Major
About this major
American Studies is a unique field that examines the history, culture, society, laws, foreign policy and politics of the US. Units examine the US's evolution and why it is a dominant cultural and political force in the 21st century. From the study of America's government to its popular culture, you will be challenged to think creatively about the construction and meaning of American identity and power, while developing analytic and research skills that span the humanities and social sciences.
An American Studies major will give you broad, multi-faceted knowledge of this complex, diverse and dynamic nation and its relationship with the broader world. You will analyse the US using a variety of different approaches. In addition to core American Studies units, you can take cross-listed units of study from the Disciplines of English, History, Gender and Cultural Studies, and Government and International Relations. With such diversity of perspectives, an American Studies major is a unique opportunity to learn a variety of disciplinary approaches and methodologies.
Undertaking a major in American Studies will give you access to the widest range of US-focused units of study and to the largest concentration of academics working on the US, of any university in Australia.
For more information on the program structure and content including unit of study information, please refer to theĀ
Graduate opportunities
Our graduates enter a wide range of careers. Examples include:
- Business and government consultant
- Politician
- Journalist
- Publisher
- International relations
- Marketer
- Public relations adviser
- Researcher or historian
- Policy analyst
- Public service positions
Courses that offer this major
The course information on this website applies only to future students. Current students should refer to faculty handbooks for current or past course information.
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