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American Studies (3 Years) BA Hons
Our three-year BA American Studies course will give you a grounding in the history, culture, and literature of the US, from colonisation through to contemporary times.
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Points of entry for American Studies (3 Years) BA Hons
Year 1
Entry requirements for Languages and American and Australasian Studies at The University of Manchester
Entry requirements are the formal requirements students need to meet to be considered for a place on a university course. But, each year many universities accept students with lower grades. The bar chart below shows the actual UCAS tariff points of students currently on this course.
A,B,B
Required subjects for American Studies (3 Years) BA Hons at The University of Manchester
Grades ABB to include an essay-based subject such as English, History or Politics.
A-level exams should be taken at the same sitting, after no more than two years of study. If you have studied an advanced curriculum, where the examinations are spread over three years, consideration for an offer will be at the discretion of the admissions tutor. We may also require further information, in order to make an informed judgment on your application.
Typical Contextual Offer: Grades BBB to include an essay-based subject such as English, History or Politics.
A-level exams should be taken at the same sitting, after no more than two years of study. If you have studied an advanced curriculum, where the examinations are spread over three years, consideration for an offer will be at the discretion of the admissions tutor. We may also require further information, in order to make an informed judgment on your application.
UCAS points for current students on Languages and American and Australasian Studies at The University of Manchester
English language requirements
7.0
Additional details
7.0 overall with no less than 6.5 in any one component.
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