Course summary

Overview Understanding the history of the world’s foremost superpower at this fascinating moment of crisis and change is more essential than ever.  On this four-year course, you’ll explore American History, from colonial beginnings to global superpower. You’ll follow the American story from the Revolution through the years of slavery and Civil War, the conquest and settlement of the West, the development of modern society, to Cold War and global influence today. The course helps you explore how the United States has projected power and ways this has seen protest and dissent, at home and abroad. You’ll explore Native American history, the world of enslaved communities, the struggles of Black civil rights activists, the American political and legal systems, and U.S. foreign relations. By the end of your degree, you’ll know the history of America in depth and have a keen understanding of the way the modern world has been shaped by this nation.  This version of the course also gives you the opportunity to enormously enhance your employability by spending your third year in a work placement. About This Course You’ll develop your skills as a historian through comprehensive study of one of the most intriguing and influential nations in the world.  You’ll have the chance to study with internationally renowned academics working in Native American, African American, gender, legal, political, and foreign relations and international history. You’ll gain a detailed knowledge of the founding of the American nation, Indigenous history and culture, the workings of the U.S. government and legal system, Black freedom struggles, the Cold War, and America’s role in the world.  The course will allow you to pursue your own interests and tailor your studies around your specialism, while spending 9-12 months of your third year in a placement, gaining invaluable working experience and employability skills in a relevant area of your choice. Whichever path you choose through your studies, our American History degree will provide you with a thorough understanding of how America has shaped and been shaped by the world around us. You’ll learn about the relationship between culture and politics, while gaining an in-depth knowledge of the forces that transform societies and forge nations. An American History degree will not only provide you with the analytical tools to better comprehend the United States, but also to grapple with the key political and social issues that shape our world today.  Disclaimer Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk