Reason 4
Because the United States plays such an essential role in world politics, american studies demands an awareness of current affairs.
You'll be encouraged to engage in debates on contemporary and up-to-the-minute issues. This is crucial if you are considering a career in journalism or the media - which are popular careers for our graduates - or if you want to become better informed about issues that affect our world.
One of our graduates Melody Banner, now works at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) in London. Read our student interviews and see what else our graduates have got up to.
