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minimum requirements SQA Higher: GCE A-Level: ILC Higher: IB Diploma:


why study at dundee?


ABBB BCC


ABBB 30 points with 5, 5, 5 at HL


Essential subjects: None, but see entry requirements for other joint Honours subject.


advanced entry (to Level 2) SQA Advanced Higher: BB + BB (H) in different subjects GCE A-Level: IB Diploma:


ABB 34 points 6, 6, 5 at HL Essential subjects:


None, but see entry requirements for other joint Honours subject.


other qualifications Please see ‘Humanities’ on page 140 for details.


degree programmes (with UCAS Codes) MA American Studies and... Business Economics with Marketing English


Geography History


International Relations Philosophy Politics


Psychology See making your application on page 32.


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Dundee is the only Scottish university to offer joint Honours degrees in American studies.


Looking beyond the stereotypes to explore the complexities and contradictions of the United States, our American studies degrees deal with the issues which are important today - issues of gender, race and ethnic relations, economic and political conditions, as well as exploring the impact of popular culture on the development of American society.


American studies is grounded in the traditional disciplines of history, literature, politics and philosophy and offers you the chance for true interdisciplinary study.


This means you will learn how to make connections between different subjects, for example, you can study the history of America through its literature, or use film to understand changes in American society.


You will also have the opportunity, through our Transatlantic Student Exchange (TSE) programme, to study in one of a number of universities in the US or Canada, as well as having top scholars and visiting guests share with you their experiences of the culture of America.


employability


An American studies degree provides you with a broad range of transferable skills which are both important and persuasive to employers.


As well as expanding your knowledge, you will also develop: • analytical and critical skills


• the ability to integrate large quantities of complex information


• the ability to argue rationally, cogently and persuasively, both orally and on paper


• excellent communications skills.


A degree in American studies can lead to a wide range of career options. Recent graduates have gone into such diverse fields as journalism, politics, information technology, teaching, banking, human resources, the civil service and areas of entrepreneurship. Some graduates have continued their studies with us at postgraduate level, studying one of a range of MLitt Humanities programmes on offer.


teaching and assessment


All the core teaching in American studies comes from the varying perspectives of history, literature and politics.


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Our Level 2 modules are taught by a team from across the School of Humanities to discuss common topics and periods from different disciplinary perspectives. Modules in Levels 3 and 4 are taught by subject specialists within the School, all of whom are active researchers within the field. Many of our modules use different media (film, video, music, novels, etc.) to examine common themes with different approaches.


www.dundee.ac.uk/prospectus/american


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