American History BA (Hons)
Course Overview - American History BA (Hons)
Overview
How did the United States go from being a colony to global superpower? Our BA American History degree examines this journey. You’ll explore settlement, Revolution, slavery, Civil War, and conquest of the West. You’ll delve into politics, the Cold War, civil rights, and foreign relations.
UEA is home to one of the most established and highly regarded departments in the UK. American history has been taught here for over half of a century. You’ll learn with experts doing world-leading research on U.S. history and politics. You can shape the ...
Overview
How did the United States go from being a colony to global superpower? Our BA American History degree examines this journey. You’ll explore settlement, Revolution, slavery, Civil War, and conquest of the West. You’ll delve into politics, the Cold War, civil rights, and foreign relations.
UEA is home to one of the most established and highly regarded departments in the UK. American history has been taught here for over half of a century. You’ll learn with experts doing world-leading research on U.S. history and politics. You can shape the degree to respond to your interests, from foreign affairs to politics to race to gender.
Our American History course allows you to tailor your studies around your interests. You’ll choose from a range of specialist modules. And you can also develop your own bespoke research project.
Our American History degree provides tools to link the present with the past and the future. UEA is home to the Arthur Miller Institute, a hub for events and speakers throughout the year. We host Congress to Campus visits, where you can converse with US politicians. We also have partnerships with the American Library based in the Millennium Library.
At UEA, our American History course allows you to grapple with key global questions today. It prepares you for a range of career options. Our graduates have moved into research, teaching, journalism, and the Civil Service. NGOs, PR, marketing, law, and finance are among other destinations. Are you ready to start your American adventure?
Disclaimer
Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the providers website: www.uea.ac.uk
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Located in the UK’s best place to live (Sunday Times, BBC), The University of East Anglia’s stunning and vibrant Norwich campus is home to many. Offering a wide variety of subjects, staff work hard to support and encourage students to be their best selves. Outside of the classroom, find your people at one or many of UEA's societies and clubs. Accommodation is guaranteed with Clearing offers.
If this all sounds like the perfect place for you, click Call University now to secure your place!
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Apply for Clearing 2026
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
V231
Institution Code
E14
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,A,A,B,B
Access to HE Diploma
D:30,M:15
Contextual offer: Pass the Access to HE Diploma with Merit in 30 credits at Level 3 and pass in 15 credits at Level 3
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
Contextual offer: DMM Please see UEA website for further information on accepted combinations. For all courses except Foundation Years: Add the following text: Please see UEA website for further information on accepted combinations. Excludes BTEC Public Services, BTEC Uniformed Services and BTEC Business Administration.
Scottish Advanced Higher
B,C,C
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Principal subjects and A-level combinations are considered - please contact us.
A level
A,B,B
Contextual offer: BBC
T Level
M
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| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| International | £23,100 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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