American Studies
The subjects areas are American culture, history and social conditions as well as American literary history and theories in American studies.
You will learn to analyse American culture through humanistic and social theories and gain insight into e.g. American literature and film.
Name: American Studies
Type: MA Programme
Duration: 2 years
European transfer credits: 120 ECTS
Language: American English
DQF: 7
In the programme, you will learn about, among other things, American social conditions, history, economics and immigrant relations. You also become familiar with the more artistic sides of American culture, for example literature, music, film and media.
In the programme, you will work with analysing and understanding the American culture on the basis of humanistic and social theories and methods.
You will study subjects such as:
- American Culture
- American History and Social Conditions
- American Literary History
- Theories and Methods in American Studies
Teaching varies between lectures and classroom instruction. In addition, there is often project work together with other students. Students are encouraged to participate in class discussions.
If you choose to complete the master's degree programme, you will graduate with the academic title of Master of Arts (MA).
Danish Qualification framework (DQF)
The programme is graded at level 7 in the Danish Qualification Framework for Lifelong Learning. The Qualification Framework contains levels 1-8 and defines the expected benefit of an education programme. Read more about Danish Qualification Framework.
Entry Requirements
To be admitted to an MA programme, you must have a bachelor's degree in a relevant subject.
In addition, documentation may be required verifying your proficiency in English is at a specified level.
Contact the educational institution you wish to apply to for detailed information on entry requirements and required English proficiency levels. Apply directly at the university.
Admission
The application deadline for MA programmes varies according to the educational institution. Contact the individual institution for further information regarding its application deadline and forms.
Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.
Tuition
There is a tuition fee for all full-time degree students, unless you are a student from a Nordic or EU country, or from Liechtenstein.
Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition.
Contact the individual institution for more specific information.
Semester Start
An academic year is made up of two semesters, which begin around September 1st and February 1st.
Educational Institutions
You can study American Studies in Odense.
University of Southern Denmark
At the University of Southern Denmark American Studies can be studied as a 2-year MA programme (120 ECTS).
You also have the possibility of taking single courses or subjects within the programme.
Read more about the Programme at www.sdu.dk.
For Further Information
You may find a list of courses taught in Danish at the Danish Ministry of Education website
You may find a list of courses taught in Danish at the Danish Ministry of Education website
You may find a list of courses taught in Danish at the Danish Ministry of Education website
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