Study location	Netherlands, Nijmegen
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years (180 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	BA (BA in English Language and Culture)

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / German / Dutch. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. It is required that you send verified copies of the entry qualification documents directly to the university by postal mail. Important! Never send original documents by post! Radboud University Central Student Administration P.O. Box 9102 6500 HC Nijmegen

Language requirements	English -an IELTS Academic overall score of ≥6.0, all four sub-scores ≥6.0; -a TOEFL iBT total score of ≥80, all four sub-scores ≥20; -Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 proficiency with a mark of C or higher; -an International Baccalaureate diploma.

Other requirements	A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	ru.nl/..ucation/bachelors/american-studies

Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

This three-year Bachelor’s programme is divided into two semesters and four periods per year. At the end of each period, you will have a series of exams to test what you have learned.

The programme covers five areas: language skills, politics, culture, history, and literature. The first year pays extensive attention to creating a strong basis for speaking and writing English correctly, and for understanding its linguistic structure, while you are being introduced to the politics, history, culture, and literature of the United States.

In the second year of American Studies, the topics and approaches to studying North American society expand to include media, popular culture, art history, and foreign policy and go more in-depth through thematic seminars on topics such as American identity and diversity, social movements, and contemporary engagements with of the 19th century. The attention to spoken and written English fluency continues apace throughout the programme.

In the third year, theory and practice are combined and you will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills to find solutions to social issues of topical relevance. This will be done as part of a minor. We offer a variety of minors with a societal theme, varying from gender and diversity to migration and big data. Choosing one of these themes will help you put the focus on your programme, making it easier to set yourself apart from others when entering the labour market.

Career opportunities

With a degree in American Studies, you will find a range of jobs to choose from. To give you an idea of possible careers, here is a sample of jobs our graduates are now doing:

- International relations
- Civil Service (government)
- Business & government consultancy
- International educational organisations
- Journalism
- Publishing and translation
- English teacher
- Museum Curator