StudyQA — Master: American Studies

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The Master's program American Studies in Utrecht focuses on the political and cultural interaction between social and ethnic groups in the US and on the global spread of American culture.

American Studies is an interdisciplinary field that studies American culture and society from a comparative perspective. In this program you will explore the political culture, cultural diversity, and global cultural footprint of the United States. This focus makes American Studies a highly dynamic and relevant discipline for students who seek to understand the cultural, ethnic, and national encounters that have shaped the most powerful and controversial culture in the world. The Utrecht Program is judged best in the field in the Netherlands by the Keuzegids Master's Selection Guide 2014.

Types of teaching (in year 1): * theory: 50%
* practice: 15%
* self study: 35%

Programme internationalization: * Studying abroad is optional.

This programme has a workload of 60 ECTS.

Specialities:
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Additional language requirements: * Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: B1 * Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C1 * IELTS overall band: 6.5 * IELTS writing: 6 * TOEFL paper based: 580 * TOEFL computer based: 237 * TOEFL internet based: 93 English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 75 (Grade B) TOEFL paper-based test score : 580 TOEFL iBT® test: 93

Scholarships / Grants:
Fulbright/ NAF:The Fulbright Center is a bi-national, non-profit organization established by international agreement between the United States of America and the Kingdom of The Netherlands. It promotes educational co-operation and provides information on study, research and internships in the United States.For additional information: Website

Nuffic:The Erasmus programme is a component of the European programme 'LifeLong Learning' from the European Commission for mobility of higher education in Europe. An Erasmus scholarship covers a period of 3-12 months. Only students or graduates from educational institutions can take part in the programme.For additional information: Website

Nuffic:For additional information: Website