American Studies Major

This major can be taken by students enrolled in the pre-2008 Bachelor of Arts - please refer to the course overview for details.

see course objectives

A major in American studies usually consists of eight 12.5 point subjects, totalling 100 points. It comprises:

• one first-year subject in any area of study (12.5 points); and
• seven second/third-year subjects (87.5 points) from the list of subjects below

Students who commenced their degree before 2007 will need to complete 112.5 points toward this major in order to complete the major. For the specific major structure you must follow, refer to the handbook produced in the year you commenced your degree, available online at https://psc.unimelb.edu.au/.

If you have any questions about the major structure or subjects, please contact the Arts Student Centre.

American Studies Subjects