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Comprehensive and Challenging - Entirely taught in English by internationally-renowned faculty, the one-year Master's track offers engaging research seminars examining a wide range of theoretical, historical, social-political, and cultural approaches to the Americas. Research-Focused and Flexible - Based on your interests, you can develop your own specific profile by tailoring your research topics to your individual preferences. Your program will culminate in a Master's Dissertation exploring a relevant American Studies topic of your choice. Practical and Cross-Cultural You can enhance your academic experience by studying abroad or interning in North or South America. Upon graduation, your subject-matter expertise combined with your research and proficient English skills will set you apart in your future career. . Programme • Year 1 In the one-year American Studies Master's track, you can choose from a number of specialization courses. Periods CoursesCourse Catalog > 1 2 3 4 Leaders and Followers (10 EC) Religion in the Borderlands (10 EC, optional) The Politics of Progress: Revolution and Enlightenment, 1650-1800 (10 EC) Internship (10 EC, optional) MA Dissertation (20 EC) Study Abroad (10 EC, optional) What's Left? (10 EC, optional) Programme options MA Placement (specialization) Master's Honours Program (honours program) Study abroad • Study abroad is optional • For an average of 16 weeks Possibility to study in North or South America Minimum of 30 ECTS Studying abroad during the second semester of your Master's program can complement your American Studies experience at The University of Groningen. As availability permits, you can apply to study abroad at one of our first-rated exchange partner institutions in North and South America and enroll in a variety of courses of your choosing. This is your opportunity to experience first-hand everything you have studied in the classroom, a truly enriching opportunity for students, both academically and personally! For more information regarding exchange locations, please visit the Department of American Studies website at https://www.rug.nl/(...)nternationalization/

Winter semester starts in end of August while summer sem starts in end of February. Course website provides you all major dates. We suggest international students to apply for students visa in time.