Course Overview

If you want to explore history, while specialising in the politics and culture of the USA, there’s no better place to study it than Portsmouth, a city with a rich heritage of its own.

On this BA (Hons) History with American Studies degree, you'll study the periods of British and global history that interest you most, while you focus a proportion of your studies on the United States of America. When you explore the USA, you'll examine contemporary and historical issues about American society, such as its politics and constitution, literature and culture, its foreign policy and global impact, the founding of the Republic, and minority and gender histories.

You'll develop your skills in research and analysis across global cultures, and gain sought-after workplace qualities in communication and teamwork.

General Eligibility

• A levels – ABB–BBC

• UCAS points – 112-128 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent, to include a relevant subject 

• International Baccalaureate – 25-26

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).