Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Forensic Science] From University of Kent

American Studies at Kent dates back to 1973. You are based in the Centre for American Studies and taught by internationally recognised academics.Ê

American Studies is an interdisciplinary degree, which means that you learn by making connections between ideas and concepts across different disciplinary boundaries, which enriches your learning and gives you a wider perspective on your subject. Although your main focus is on literature, you can also take modules that discuss American history, politics and film.

Our degree programme

In your first year, you take an introductory module in American studies and two literature modules focusing on Romanticism and the connections between literature and culture in the US.

In your second year, you examine key themes in American culture and study topics such as 19th-century American literature. You can also take modules on American cinema, the American West in the 19th century and the American Civil War.

In your final year, you complete an extended essay taking an interdisciplinary approach to your topic. You also have a wide range of literature modules to choose from covering areas such as Native American literature and the New York avant-garde. You can also take modules in history (the American revolution, and the history of California) or look at the work of Cuban writers and artists since the revolution.

Year abroad

You spend a year between your second and final years at one of our partner universities in the US or Canada. Current destinations include:

• California
• Indiana
• Kansas
• Maryland
• Massachusetts
• New York State
• North Carolina
• South Carolina
• Tennessee
• Wisconsin.

And in Canada:

• Calgary
• Ontario
• Ottawa.

We also offer four-year programmes where you focus on American history American Studies (History) or Latin America American Studies (Latin America).Ê

In addition, you can choose to take a three-year programme where there is an option to spend a term abroad. For details, see American Studies.