ENGLISH LITERATUREAMERICAN STUDIES AND

CREATIVE WRITING

SCHOOL OF ARTS LANGUAGES AND CULTURESUndergraduate courses 2018

WHY MANCHESTER

2 3

AMERICAN STUDIES STUDENTSATISFACTION MOST LIVEABLE CITY IN THE UK

Higher Education Statistics Agency 2016

Economist Intelligence Unitrsquos liveability survey 2016

5TH UK

7TH EUROPE

35TH WORLD

Academic Ranking of World Universities 2016

EXCLUSIVE ACCESS

TO SPECIAL COLLECTIONS OF THE JOHN RYLANDS LIBRARY INCLUDING SHAKESPEARErsquoS FIRST FOLIO AND ELIZABETH GASKELL AND TED HUGHESrsquo FIRST ARCHIVES

DEPARTMENT OF AMERICAN STUDIES IN THE UK

ST

STUDY ABROAD AT A NORTH AMERICAN UNIVERSITY

Times Good University Guide 2017

IN THE UK FOR AMERICAN STUDIES

RD

FLEXIBILITY TO COMBINE SUBJECTS IN A RANGE OF DIFFERENT WAYS

LANGUAGES

ARTS

CULTURES

ENGLISH LITERATURE

amp AMERICAN STUDIES

STUDENT SATISFACTION

DRAMA amp ENGLISH

LITERATURE STUDENT

SATISFACTION

GRADUATES GO STRAIGHTINTO EMPLOYMENT OR FURTHER STUDY 94

Research Excellence Framework 2014

OF OUR RESEARCH OUTPUT IS

WORLD LEADING (4) INTERNATIONALLYEXCELLENT (3)

75

National Student Survey 2016

9294100

Therersquos a reason why ourgraduates are among themost targeted by the UKrsquostop graduate recruiters Weoffer you the opportunityfor true personal andprofessional changeand growth

Stellify yourselfParticipate in some of our mosttransformative academic and extracurricularactivities Truly stand out to graduateemployers and work towards the ManchesterLeadership Award

Learn without boundaries ndash try an unparalleledrange of interdisciplinary courses placementsand options for study abroad The only limit tolearning at Manchester is your own curiosity

Understand the issues that matter ndash take partin our Ethical Grand Challenges programmeconfronting some of the most profoundethical challenges of the 21st century

Make a difference ndash take advantage of a hugerange of volunteering and social justiceopportunities Discover what yoursquore capableof contributing to the world

Step up to leadership ndash challenge yourself Tryyour hand at student representationentrepreneurship project managementpublic speaking ndash you might be surprised bywhat you can achieve

Look to your future ndash grasp some of theUKrsquos best student career developmentopportunities illuminating your path tonew adventures

Do morebe more

wwwmanchesteracukstellifywwwmanchesteracukucilwwwmanchesteracukundergraduate-study-abroadwwwmanchesteracukplacementswwwmanchesteracukvolunteeringwwwmanchesteracukegc

54

WHY MANCHESTER

2 3

AMERICAN STUDIES STUDENTSATISFACTION MOST LIVEABLE CITY IN THE UK

Higher Education Statistics Agency 2016

Economist Intelligence Unitrsquos liveability survey 2016

5TH UK

7TH EUROPE

35TH WORLD

Academic Ranking of World Universities 2016

EXCLUSIVE ACCESS

TO SPECIAL COLLECTIONS OF THE JOHN RYLANDS LIBRARY INCLUDING SHAKESPEARErsquoS FIRST FOLIO AND ELIZABETH GASKELL AND TED HUGHESrsquo FIRST ARCHIVES

DEPARTMENT OF AMERICAN STUDIES IN THE UK

ST

STUDY ABROAD AT A NORTH AMERICAN UNIVERSITY

Times Good University Guide 2017

IN THE UK FOR AMERICAN STUDIES

RD

FLEXIBILITY TO COMBINE SUBJECTS IN A RANGE OF DIFFERENT WAYS

LANGUAGES

ARTS

CULTURES

ENGLISH LITERATURE

amp AMERICAN STUDIES

STUDENT SATISFACTION

DRAMA amp ENGLISH

LITERATURE STUDENT

SATISFACTION

GRADUATES GO STRAIGHTINTO EMPLOYMENT OR FURTHER STUDY 94

Research Excellence Framework 2014

OF OUR RESEARCH OUTPUT IS

WORLD LEADING (4) INTERNATIONALLYEXCELLENT (3)

75

National Student Survey 2016

9294100

Therersquos a reason why ourgraduates are among themost targeted by the UKrsquostop graduate recruiters Weoffer you the opportunityfor true personal andprofessional changeand growth

Stellify yourselfParticipate in some of our mosttransformative academic and extracurricularactivities Truly stand out to graduateemployers and work towards the ManchesterLeadership Award

Learn without boundaries ndash try an unparalleledrange of interdisciplinary courses placementsand options for study abroad The only limit tolearning at Manchester is your own curiosity

Understand the issues that matter ndash take partin our Ethical Grand Challenges programmeconfronting some of the most profoundethical challenges of the 21st century

Make a difference ndash take advantage of a hugerange of volunteering and social justiceopportunities Discover what yoursquore capableof contributing to the world

Step up to leadership ndash challenge yourself Tryyour hand at student representationentrepreneurship project managementpublic speaking ndash you might be surprised bywhat you can achieve

Look to your future ndash grasp some of theUKrsquos best student career developmentopportunities illuminating your path tonew adventures

Do morebe more

wwwmanchesteracukstellifywwwmanchesteracukucilwwwmanchesteracukundergraduate-study-abroadwwwmanchesteracukplacementswwwmanchesteracukvolunteeringwwwmanchesteracukegc

54

Therersquos a reason why ourgraduates are among themost targeted by the UKrsquostop graduate recruiters Weoffer you the opportunityfor true personal andprofessional changeand growth

Stellify yourselfParticipate in some of our mosttransformative academic and extracurricularactivities Truly stand out to graduateemployers and work towards the ManchesterLeadership Award

Learn without boundaries ndash try an unparalleledrange of interdisciplinary courses placementsand options for study abroad The only limit tolearning at Manchester is your own curiosity

Understand the issues that matter ndash take partin our Ethical Grand Challenges programmeconfronting some of the most profoundethical challenges of the 21st century

Make a difference ndash take advantage of a hugerange of volunteering and social justiceopportunities Discover what yoursquore capableof contributing to the world

Step up to leadership ndash challenge yourself Tryyour hand at student representationentrepreneurship project managementpublic speaking ndash you might be surprised bywhat you can achieve

Look to your future ndash grasp some of theUKrsquos best student career developmentopportunities illuminating your path tonew adventures

Do morebe more

wwwmanchesteracukstellifywwwmanchesteracukucilwwwmanchesteracukundergraduate-study-abroadwwwmanchesteracukplacementswwwmanchesteracukvolunteeringwwwmanchesteracukegc

54

At Manchester yoursquoll study the full historical breadth and depth of English American and world literature From the Anglo-Saxon period to US literary and cultural studies from the Renaissance to the contemporary and from Asia the Americas Africa and the Middle East as well as Europe

Yoursquoll explore written forms ranging from illuminated manuscripts to graphic novels from poetry to postmodern fiction As well as giving you a detailed knowledge of literature wersquoll train you to become an independent researcher critical and creative thinker and persuasive writer You can tailor your course to your individual skills and interests throughout your study and specialise in fields such as film popular song and new media Our academicsrsquo internationally-significant research directly informs our teaching Yoursquoll have access to a wealth of cutting-edge critical thinking from neoliberalismrsquos impact on cultural production to comedy writing in fiction theatre and film from the 18th century to the present day Yoursquoll gain a solid grounding in a wide variety of literature and cultural theory and choose from a wealth of optional topics and themes allowing you to build a tailored portfolio of units specific to your own creative interests

ENGLISH LITERATURE AMERICAN STUDIES AND CREATIVE WRITING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

How to applywwwmanchesteracukstudyundergraduateapplications

Please note that the course units listed in this brochure only represent a sample of the full breadth of available units for each course Units are reviewed on an annual basis and as such may vary slightly to those advertised

For up-to-date course information including unit detail and entry requirements in full visit our course finderwwwmanchesteracukundergraduate

American Studies BA (3yr4yr)American Studies and English Literature BA (3 years)American Studies and History BA (3 years)English Literature BA (3 years)English Literature and French German Italian Spanish BA (4 years)English Literature and Drama BA (3 years)English Literature and History BA (3 years)English Literature and Latin BA (3 years)English Literature and Creative Writing BA (3 years)Film Studies and English Literature BA (3 years)

OURCOURSESYour options

6 7

A-level Grades ABB (not including General Studies) to include English Literature or HistoryIB 33 points overall (core points accepted) including 6 points in English or History at Higher Level plus 55 in a further two subjects at higher levelEntry requirements for 4 Year American Studies course are higher - A-level AAB IB 35 points and 665

A-level Grades AAB (not including General Studies) to include Grade A in English Literature or English Language and Literature (ie not English Language alone) IB 35 points overall (core points accepted) with 665 at Higher Level to include 6 in English Literature

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

UCAS code T701 (3 years)UCAS code T702 (4 years)

UCAS code QT37 (3 years)

Learn through a combination of lectures and seminars giving you a solid grounding in debates about the character and nature of the US and introducing you to key issues in American literature and history as well as exploring recent social political and cultural issues Select from a range of units covering 20th century American history literature film and politics as well as taking the compulsory African-American history and culture unit From Jamestown to James Brown (American Studies BA 4-year programme only) Residence Abroad Complete a Long Essay on a subject of your choice under the supervision of an academic tutor You will also select five other course units from a range of specialised options covering topics in history literature and film as well as a number of interdisciplinary course units

YEAR 1

YEAR 2

YEAR 3

YEAR 34

YEAR 1

YEAR 2

YEAR 3

Benefit from the heritage and expertise of studying on the UKrsquos oldest American Studies programmeStudy American history literature politics cultural theory popular culture and filmStudy abroad option

Get a solid grounding in core topics before the free choices you will make in your second and final years

Choose from a wide range of advanced courses in American Studies and English Literature and study topics in greater depth You only need to take a balance of English Literature and American Studies options if you remain in Manchester for the whole year Complete a compulsory Long Essay on a subject of your choice under the supervision of an academic tutor Complement this with an additional series of units from a wide range of options

Combine US and English history literatures politics cultural theory popular culture filmBenefit from the heritage and expertise of studying on the UKrsquos oldest American Studies programmeTake an optional semester or year abroad at a North American university

ENGLISH LITERATURE AND AMERICAN STUDIES BA AMERICAN STUDIES BA

Introduction to American Literature to 1900

American Literature and Social Criticism 1900-Present

Conspiracy Theories in American Culture

Reading Literature

Aspects of American Political Culture

Occupy Everything

Literature and History

Gender Sexuality and the Body Theories and Histories

The Visual Culture of US Empire

YEAR 1

YEAR 2

YEAR 3

SAMPLE COURSE UNITS

From Reconstruction to Reagan American History 1877-1988

From Jamestown to James Brown African-American History and Culture

Hip Hop and Hollywood

American History to 1877

Aspects of American Political Culture

History of California

Aspects of Contemporary America

20th century African American Literature

Love American Style

YEAR 1

YEAR 2

YEAR 34

SAMPLE COURSE UNITS

8 9

A level Grades AAA including English Literature or English Language and Literature (ie not English Language alone)IB 37 points overall (core points accepted) including 6 points in English Literature at Higher level plus 6 in two further Higher Level subjects

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

UCAS code Q320 (3 years)

Sample a wide variety of literature and cultural theory and develop a solid basis of knowledge and skill which yoursquoll build on in your second and third years Tailor your studies by selecting from a wide range of options from medieval and early modern literature to Victorian 20th century and contemporary writing and film Complete a compulsory Long Essay on a subject of your choice under the supervision of an academic tutor Complement this with an additional series of units from a wide range of options ranging from medieval and Renaissance literature through Romanticism Victorian literature Modernism and contemporary literature film and theory

YEAR 1

YEAR 2

YEAR 3

Explore more than 1000 years of literature and culture from medieval romance to the postcolonial and postmodernSpecialise in English Literature American Irish and post-colonial literatures cultural theory creative writing and filmEngage with a range of literarynon-literary genres including film music and texts from Anglo-Saxon times to the present

A level Grades AAA including English Literature or English Language and Literature (ie not English Language alone) IB 37 points overall (core points accepted) including 666 at Higher level one of which must be English Literature

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

UCAS code Q3W8 (3 years)

YEAR 1

YEAR 2

YEAR 3

Sample a wide variety of literature and cultural theory and develop a solid basis of knowledge and skill which yoursquoll build on in your second and third years Select course units from a range of options from Medieval and Renaissance literature to Romanticism Modernism and contemporary literature theory and film Complete a compulsory Long Essay on a subject of your choice under the supervision of an academic tutor this may be a creative project Complement this with an additional series of units ranging from medieval to contemporary literature film and theory

Creative Writing workshops led by some of the most adventurous poets novelists and science-fiction writers currently in the UKStudy creative writing (fiction and poetry) English Studies English Literature American Irish and post-colonial literatures cultural theory and film

ENGLISH LITERATURE WITH CREATIVE WRITING BA ENGLISH LITERATURE BA

Reading Literature

Gender Sexuality and the Body Theories and Histories

Beat Writing

Mapping the Medieval

Shakespeare

Gothic Politics Sexuality and Identity in British Gothic Writing

Literature and History

Writing Identity and Nation

The Great War Culture History Theory

YEAR 1

YEAR 2

YEAR 3

SAMPLE COURSE UNITS

Reading Literature

Gender Sexuality and the Body

Hip Hop and Hollywood

Literature and History

Shakespeare

Beat Writing

Introduction to Creative Writing

Creative Writing Poetry

Creative Writing Fiction

YEAR 1

YEAR 2

YEAR 3

SAMPLE COURSE UNITS

10 11

A level AAB to include Grade A in HistoryIB 35 points overall (core points accepted) including 665 in three Higher level subjects one of the 6s must be History

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

UCAS code VT17 (3 years)

Get a grounding in the history of the US from its formation in the late 18th century through to the end of the Cold War You can also take optional units in other historical periods and contexts alongside several units on the key themes and critical debates within the field of American Studies Choose from units covering US history literature film and politics as well as a wide selection of options from other historical periods and contexts You can also apply to spend some of your second year abroad in the US

Tailor your course to the historical topics and debates that most interest you As well as selecting from a series of advanced courses within American Studies you will write a compulsory Long Essay on a subject of your choice under the supervision of an academic tutor Yoursquoll also have the option to take several specialised courses within History

YEAR 1

YEAR 2

YEAR 3

This Joint Honours degree combines training in History with an immersion in the interdisciplinary field of American StudiesEngage with a range of American literature history film politics and popular culturePursue in parallel with American Studies the study of diverse historical periods themes cultures and sub-cultures

HISTORY AND AMERICAN STUDIES BA

From Reconstruction to Reagan American History 1877-1988

From Jamestown to James Brown African-American History and Culture

American Slavery Society and Culture in the Slave South

Introduction to American Studies

Work and Play in the USA 1880-2010

History of California

State Nation and Nationalism c1750-c1920

Colonial Encounters Violence Race and the Making of the Modern World

Oil Wars - Armed Conflict War and Foreign Power Intervention in the Persian Gulf and beyond 1898-1991

YEAR 1

YEAR 2

YEAR 3

SAMPLE COURSE UNITS

How yoursquoll learnA variety of teaching methods are used including

bull Teaching takes the form of tutor-led sessions lectures and seminars

bull A significant part of your study time will be spent reading taking notes preparing presentations and writing essays (which examine particular aspects of a subject in greater depth)

bull Classroom time is frequently supplemented by new media such as the virtual learning environment Blackboard You will also have access to other digital resources to support your learning

bull For some course units yoursquoll join in group work and other forms of collaborative learning

bull English Literature with Creative Writing has additional poetry and prose writing workshops in each year of the degree

How yoursquoll be assessed Assessment includes

bull Written examinations bull Coursework essays bull Research reports bull Practical tests bull Learning logs bull Web contributions bull Oral presentations bull A final-year thesis

Your second-year work counts toward 33 of your final degree result Your third-year work accounts for the remaining 67

TEACHING AND LEARNING

12 13

A degree from The University of Manchester will open doors to a wide range of careers

ProfessionsGraduates of English American Studies and Creative Writing enjoy opportunities in a wide range of professions

bull Writing bull Publishing bull Journalism bull Librarianship bull Teaching bull New media bull PR bull Law bull Finance bull Business management bull Computing bull Civil Service

Studying English American Studies and Creative Writing helps to develop versatile skills

bull Communicate ideas clearly in spoken and written forms

bull Articulate a knowledge of concepts and theories

bull Manage your time effectively bull Work and to think independently critically

and creatively

Careers Service Our award-winning careers service provides a wealth of tools advice development opportunities and industry links specific to your subject Yoursquoll have access to dedicated support throughout your studies and up to two years after graduation

Find out morewwwmanchesteracukcareers

Postgraduate StudyA popular route for our graduates is to pursue postgraduate study Some of our most recent graduates are currently pursuing further study in Film Studies Creative Writing and Screenwriting We also offer a wide range of specialist masterrsquos programmes within the School of Arts Languages and Cultures to suit all undergraduate pathways

Find out morewwwmanchesteracukpostgraduate

WHERE CAN YOUR DEGREE TAKE YOU

THE MOST TARGETED UNIVERSITY BY THE UKrsquoS TOP GRADUATE EMPLOYERSThe Graduate Market 2016 High Fliers Research

1514

A level Grades AAA including English Literature or English Language and Literature (ie not English Language alone)IB 37 points overall (core points accepted) including 6 points in English Literature at Higher level plus 6 in two further Higher Level subjects

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

UCAS code Q320 (3 years)

Sample a wide variety of literature and cultural theory and develop a solid basis of knowledge and skill which yoursquoll build on in your second and third years Tailor your studies by selecting from a wide range of options from medieval and early modern literature to Victorian 20th century and contemporary writing and film Complete a compulsory Long Essay on a subject of your choice under the supervision of an academic tutor Complement this with an additional series of units from a wide range of options ranging from medieval and Renaissance literature through Romanticism Victorian literature Modernism and contemporary literature film and theory

YEAR 1

YEAR 2

YEAR 3

Explore more than 1000 years of literature and culture from medieval romance to the postcolonial and postmodernSpecialise in English Literature American Irish and post-colonial literatures cultural theory creative writing and filmEngage with a range of literarynon-literary genres including film music and texts from Anglo-Saxon times to the present

A level Grades AAA including English Literature or English Language and Literature (ie not English Language alone) IB 37 points overall (core points accepted) including 666 at Higher level one of which must be English Literature

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

UCAS code Q3W8 (3 years)

YEAR 1

YEAR 2

YEAR 3

Sample a wide variety of literature and cultural theory and develop a solid basis of knowledge and skill which yoursquoll build on in your second and third years Select course units from a range of options from Medieval and Renaissance literature to Romanticism Modernism and contemporary literature theory and film Complete a compulsory Long Essay on a subject of your choice under the supervision of an academic tutor this may be a creative project Complement this with an additional series of units ranging from medieval to contemporary literature film and theory

Creative Writing workshops led by some of the most adventurous poets novelists and science-fiction writers currently in the UKStudy creative writing (fiction and poetry) English Studies English Literature American Irish and post-colonial literatures cultural theory and film

ENGLISH LITERATURE WITH CREATIVE WRITING BA ENGLISH LITERATURE BA

Reading Literature

Gender Sexuality and the Body Theories and Histories

Beat Writing

Mapping the Medieval

Shakespeare

Gothic Politics Sexuality and Identity in British Gothic Writing

Literature and History

Writing Identity and Nation

The Great War Culture History Theory

YEAR 1

YEAR 2

YEAR 3

SAMPLE COURSE UNITS

Reading Literature

Gender Sexuality and the Body

Hip Hop and Hollywood

Literature and History

Shakespeare

Beat Writing

Introduction to Creative Writing

Creative Writing Poetry

Creative Writing Fiction

YEAR 1

YEAR 2

YEAR 3

SAMPLE COURSE UNITS

10 11

A level AAB to include Grade A in HistoryIB 35 points overall (core points accepted) including 665 in three Higher level subjects one of the 6s must be History

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

UCAS code VT17 (3 years)

Get a grounding in the history of the US from its formation in the late 18th century through to the end of the Cold War You can also take optional units in other historical periods and contexts alongside several units on the key themes and critical debates within the field of American Studies Choose from units covering US history literature film and politics as well as a wide selection of options from other historical periods and contexts You can also apply to spend some of your second year abroad in the US

Tailor your course to the historical topics and debates that most interest you As well as selecting from a series of advanced courses within American Studies you will write a compulsory Long Essay on a subject of your choice under the supervision of an academic tutor Yoursquoll also have the option to take several specialised courses within History

YEAR 1

YEAR 2

YEAR 3

This Joint Honours degree combines training in History with an immersion in the interdisciplinary field of American StudiesEngage with a range of American literature history film politics and popular culturePursue in parallel with American Studies the study of diverse historical periods themes cultures and sub-cultures

HISTORY AND AMERICAN STUDIES BA

From Reconstruction to Reagan American History 1877-1988

From Jamestown to James Brown African-American History and Culture

American Slavery Society and Culture in the Slave South

Introduction to American Studies

Work and Play in the USA 1880-2010

History of California

State Nation and Nationalism c1750-c1920

Colonial Encounters Violence Race and the Making of the Modern World

Oil Wars - Armed Conflict War and Foreign Power Intervention in the Persian Gulf and beyond 1898-1991

YEAR 1

YEAR 2

YEAR 3

SAMPLE COURSE UNITS

How yoursquoll learnA variety of teaching methods are used including

bull Teaching takes the form of tutor-led sessions lectures and seminars

bull A significant part of your study time will be spent reading taking notes preparing presentations and writing essays (which examine particular aspects of a subject in greater depth)

bull Classroom time is frequently supplemented by new media such as the virtual learning environment Blackboard You will also have access to other digital resources to support your learning

bull For some course units yoursquoll join in group work and other forms of collaborative learning

bull English Literature with Creative Writing has additional poetry and prose writing workshops in each year of the degree

How yoursquoll be assessed Assessment includes

bull Written examinations bull Coursework essays bull Research reports bull Practical tests bull Learning logs bull Web contributions bull Oral presentations bull A final-year thesis

Your second-year work counts toward 33 of your final degree result Your third-year work accounts for the remaining 67

TEACHING AND LEARNING

12 13

A degree from The University of Manchester will open doors to a wide range of careers

ProfessionsGraduates of English American Studies and Creative Writing enjoy opportunities in a wide range of professions

bull Writing bull Publishing bull Journalism bull Librarianship bull Teaching bull New media bull PR bull Law bull Finance bull Business management bull Computing bull Civil Service

Studying English American Studies and Creative Writing helps to develop versatile skills

bull Communicate ideas clearly in spoken and written forms

bull Articulate a knowledge of concepts and theories

bull Manage your time effectively bull Work and to think independently critically

and creatively

Careers Service Our award-winning careers service provides a wealth of tools advice development opportunities and industry links specific to your subject Yoursquoll have access to dedicated support throughout your studies and up to two years after graduation

Find out morewwwmanchesteracukcareers

Postgraduate StudyA popular route for our graduates is to pursue postgraduate study Some of our most recent graduates are currently pursuing further study in Film Studies Creative Writing and Screenwriting We also offer a wide range of specialist masterrsquos programmes within the School of Arts Languages and Cultures to suit all undergraduate pathways

Find out morewwwmanchesteracukpostgraduate

WHERE CAN YOUR DEGREE TAKE YOU

THE MOST TARGETED UNIVERSITY BY THE UKrsquoS TOP GRADUATE EMPLOYERSThe Graduate Market 2016 High Fliers Research

1514

A level AAB to include Grade A in HistoryIB 35 points overall (core points accepted) including 665 in three Higher level subjects one of the 6s must be History

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

UCAS code VT17 (3 years)

Get a grounding in the history of the US from its formation in the late 18th century through to the end of the Cold War You can also take optional units in other historical periods and contexts alongside several units on the key themes and critical debates within the field of American Studies Choose from units covering US history literature film and politics as well as a wide selection of options from other historical periods and contexts You can also apply to spend some of your second year abroad in the US

Tailor your course to the historical topics and debates that most interest you As well as selecting from a series of advanced courses within American Studies you will write a compulsory Long Essay on a subject of your choice under the supervision of an academic tutor Yoursquoll also have the option to take several specialised courses within History

YEAR 1

YEAR 2

YEAR 3

This Joint Honours degree combines training in History with an immersion in the interdisciplinary field of American StudiesEngage with a range of American literature history film politics and popular culturePursue in parallel with American Studies the study of diverse historical periods themes cultures and sub-cultures

HISTORY AND AMERICAN STUDIES BA

From Reconstruction to Reagan American History 1877-1988

From Jamestown to James Brown African-American History and Culture

American Slavery Society and Culture in the Slave South

Introduction to American Studies

Work and Play in the USA 1880-2010

History of California

State Nation and Nationalism c1750-c1920

Colonial Encounters Violence Race and the Making of the Modern World

Oil Wars - Armed Conflict War and Foreign Power Intervention in the Persian Gulf and beyond 1898-1991

YEAR 1

YEAR 2

YEAR 3

SAMPLE COURSE UNITS

How yoursquoll learnA variety of teaching methods are used including

bull Teaching takes the form of tutor-led sessions lectures and seminars

bull A significant part of your study time will be spent reading taking notes preparing presentations and writing essays (which examine particular aspects of a subject in greater depth)

bull Classroom time is frequently supplemented by new media such as the virtual learning environment Blackboard You will also have access to other digital resources to support your learning

bull For some course units yoursquoll join in group work and other forms of collaborative learning

bull English Literature with Creative Writing has additional poetry and prose writing workshops in each year of the degree

How yoursquoll be assessed Assessment includes

bull Written examinations bull Coursework essays bull Research reports bull Practical tests bull Learning logs bull Web contributions bull Oral presentations bull A final-year thesis

Your second-year work counts toward 33 of your final degree result Your third-year work accounts for the remaining 67

TEACHING AND LEARNING

12 13

A degree from The University of Manchester will open doors to a wide range of careers

ProfessionsGraduates of English American Studies and Creative Writing enjoy opportunities in a wide range of professions

bull Writing bull Publishing bull Journalism bull Librarianship bull Teaching bull New media bull PR bull Law bull Finance bull Business management bull Computing bull Civil Service

Studying English American Studies and Creative Writing helps to develop versatile skills

bull Communicate ideas clearly in spoken and written forms

bull Articulate a knowledge of concepts and theories

bull Manage your time effectively bull Work and to think independently critically

and creatively

Careers Service Our award-winning careers service provides a wealth of tools advice development opportunities and industry links specific to your subject Yoursquoll have access to dedicated support throughout your studies and up to two years after graduation

Find out morewwwmanchesteracukcareers

Postgraduate StudyA popular route for our graduates is to pursue postgraduate study Some of our most recent graduates are currently pursuing further study in Film Studies Creative Writing and Screenwriting We also offer a wide range of specialist masterrsquos programmes within the School of Arts Languages and Cultures to suit all undergraduate pathways

Find out morewwwmanchesteracukpostgraduate

WHERE CAN YOUR DEGREE TAKE YOU

THE MOST TARGETED UNIVERSITY BY THE UKrsquoS TOP GRADUATE EMPLOYERSThe Graduate Market 2016 High Fliers Research

1514

A degree from The University of Manchester will open doors to a wide range of careers

ProfessionsGraduates of English American Studies and Creative Writing enjoy opportunities in a wide range of professions

bull Writing bull Publishing bull Journalism bull Librarianship bull Teaching bull New media bull PR bull Law bull Finance bull Business management bull Computing bull Civil Service

Studying English American Studies and Creative Writing helps to develop versatile skills

bull Communicate ideas clearly in spoken and written forms

bull Articulate a knowledge of concepts and theories

bull Manage your time effectively bull Work and to think independently critically

and creatively

Careers Service Our award-winning careers service provides a wealth of tools advice development opportunities and industry links specific to your subject Yoursquoll have access to dedicated support throughout your studies and up to two years after graduation

Find out morewwwmanchesteracukcareers

Postgraduate StudyA popular route for our graduates is to pursue postgraduate study Some of our most recent graduates are currently pursuing further study in Film Studies Creative Writing and Screenwriting We also offer a wide range of specialist masterrsquos programmes within the School of Arts Languages and Cultures to suit all undergraduate pathways

Find out morewwwmanchesteracukpostgraduate

WHERE CAN YOUR DEGREE TAKE YOU

THE MOST TARGETED UNIVERSITY BY THE UKrsquoS TOP GRADUATE EMPLOYERSThe Graduate Market 2016 High Fliers Research

1514

Study abroad is an excellent opportunity for you to see the world experience new cultures and study at one of our partner institutions overseas Most of our undergraduate courses allow you to spend time ndash usually a semester ndash at one of our partner institutions outside the UK Study abroad periods are available either in Year 2 of a three-year course or in Year 3 of a four-year course American Studies students on our four-year programme can also apply for a limited number of opportunities to study for a whole year at one of our partner universities across the USA and Canada including in California New Jersey and Toronto

Find out more

Find out more about what itrsquos like to study abroad through our social channels including our blog Manchester on the Road written by Manchester students currently studying abroadwwwmanchesteracukstudyundergraduatestudyabroad

wwwmanchesterontheroadwordpresscom

TheUniversityOfManchesterStudyAbroad

UoM_GoAbroad

The University of Manchesterrsquos Studentsrsquo Union is run by students for students The biggeststudentsrsquo union in the UK itrsquos home to a free confidential professional advice service and Manchester Academy - one of the UKrsquos most iconic music venues as well as more than 300 societies including

bull The University of Manchester American Studies Society (UMASS) organises social events and cultural activities with an American theme

bull The English Society puts on social and cultural events Its annual programme usually includes talks readings parties theatre visits and a play production Together these societies run an annual Student Ball

bull Other societies that you may be interested in joining include The Drama Society The History Society and The Manchester Art Group

For more information about this and other societies visit wwwmanchesterstudentsunioncom

SOCIETIES AND STUDY ABROAD

My course has brought me many benefits including confidence and a knowledge of our world and different cultures thanks to my time abroad

Jessica GilbertUndergraduate studentSchool of Arts Languages and Cultures

16 17

Our Flexible Honours scheme may offer you the opportunity to study an additional arts languages or cultures subject allowing you to create a unique blend of knowledge experience and transferable skills to suit your needs

Taking a Minor in your first year will allow you to explore another subject area but it will still allowyou to complete your original Single Honours degree

At the end of your first year yoursquoll have the opportunity to reflect on your study experience so far You can choose to continue with your current Minor subject at years two and three andyou can even have the subject featured in your degree title should you wish

Alternatively if you feel that your Minor subject isnrsquot right for you you can simply drop it and revert back to your original Single Honours subject

If you decide to drop your Minor subject you can still make use of your 40 free choice credits at Levels 2 and 3

For Flexible Honours compatible Single Honours degrees please visit wwwmanchesteracukflexiblehonours

A new way to study subject combinations across a host of arts languages and cultures disciplines

Please note that all Flexible Honours subject combinations are subject to academic approval availability and timetabling constraints

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The University of Manchester LibraryOne of only five National Research Libraries The University of Manchester Library holds extensive internationally renowned collections in the medieval Victorian and American literary fields the latter includes the Walt Whitman Collection and the Upton Sinclair Collection

Holdings also include the archive material of the Manchester Poetry Centre American history is also well-served by several major research databases dedicated to topics such as the African American Experience the nineteenth-century US press and American religion The English and American Studies Film Library is another substantial and growing learning resource

The Alan Gilbert Learning CommonsOur new pound24 million Alan Gilbert Learning Commons offers students a stimulating 247 environment for study combining inspiring decor with flexible spaces and the latest in learning technology

Culture on CampusThe University is also home to internationally renowned cultural assets such as

bull The award-winning Whitworth Art Gallery reopened in 2015 following a pound15m redevelopment

bull The John Rylands Library home to one of the worldrsquos finest collections of medieval illuminated manuscripts and rare books

bull Manchester Museum which houses important prehistoric classical and ethnographic collections

Find out more about our unique study facilitieswwwmanchesteracukuniversity

FACILITIES AND RESOURCES

Wersquoll provide individual learning support to help you take control of your learning and develop your confidence

Peer support schemeOur peer support scheme is one of the largest in Europe Peer mentors are higher-year students on the same degree programme as you who will help you find your feet when you arrive here and adjust to student life As theyrsquoll have already been a student at Manchester for at least a year they should be able to help you with anything you might be worried or unsure about

PASS (Peer Assisted Study Sessions)Led by volunteer students PASS sessions will often be based around a specific area of study Yoursquoll have the opportunity to consolidate and build on your existing knowledge through discussion with other students in an informal and supportive environment where you can compare notes analyse ask questions and talk through ideas

Academic advisersStudy with us and yoursquoll be assigned an academic adviser who is there to give advice about any academic issues throughout the duration of your course Your adviser will be able to help you with the transition from school college to university ndash and can help you get to grips with studying and learning more independently Theyrsquoll also be able to help you develop your skills in academic writing or research or any other skills that are specific to your degree programme

Disability supportIf you have additional needs arising from a medical condition physical or sensory disability specific learning disability such as dyslexia or a mental health difficulty that affects your study we can provide support Contact or visit our Disability Advisory and Support Office before you apply to discuss your needs and support availablewwwmanchesteracukdass

LEARNING SUPPORT

Find out more about the personal and academic support available to you throughout your studieswwwmanchesteracukstudyexperiencestudent-lifeuniversitystudent-support

LEARNING SUPPORT

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The University of Manchester has everything The course the staff the facilities the city the careers service the support services the opportunity to study abroad the ongoing eventseverything I couldnrsquot be happier with my decision to study here

Faith AshleyBA (Hons) American Studies

FIND OUT MORE ONLINE

AccommodationDiscover your new homewwwmanchesteracukaccommodation

Admissions and ApplicationsEverything you need to applywwwmanchesteracukughowtoapply

Alan Gilbert Learning CommonsOur hi-tech 247 independent learning spacewwwmanchesteracuklibrarylearningcommons

Funding and FinanceFees loans scholarships and morewwwmanchesteracukstudentfinance

International StudentsPrepare for life at Manchester UKwwwmanchesteracukinternational

LibraryOne of the UKrsquos largest and best-resourcedwwwmanchesteracuklibrary

MapsCampus city and accommodationwwwmanchesteracukaboutustravelmaps

ProspectusDownload or order a copywwwmanchesteracukugprospectus

SportGet active with clubs classes leagues and facilitieswwwmanchesteracuksport

VideosOur School on YouTubewwwyoutubecomuserUoMSALC

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DisclaimerThis brochure was printed in June 2017 for the purposes of the 2018 intake It has therefore been printed in advance of course starting dates For this reason information contained within the brochure for example about campus life may be amended prior to you applying for a place on a course of study Course entry requirements are listed for the purposes of the 2018 intake only Prospective students are therefore reminded that they are responsible for ensuring prior to applying to study on a course of study at the University of Manchester that they review up-to-date course information including checking entry requirements which is available by visiting wwwmanchesteracukstudyundergraduatecourses and searching for the relevant course Further information describing the teaching examination assessment and other educational services offered by the University of Manchester is available from wwwmanchesteracukstudyundergraduate

Royal Charter Number RC000797DW20820615

Contact detailsAdmissions OfficeSchool of Arts Languages and CulturesThe University of ManchesterOxford RoadManchesterM13 9PL

e ug-eacmanchesteracuk t +44 (0)161 275 3107wwwmanchesteracukenglishwwwmanchesteracukamerican-studies

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SCHOOL OF ARTS LANGUAGES AND CULTURESThe School of Arts Languages and Cultures is the largest grouping of arts languages and humanities scholars and students in the UK Study with us and yoursquoll benefit from multidisciplinary learning opportunities and world-renowned cultural resources as well as the creative fabric of Manchester itselfwwwalcmanchesteracuk

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