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Bachelor of Arts - American Studies

Mount Allison University
Canada, New Brunswick, Sackville
Tuition fee CA$22,427 per year

The fees shown here are for the 2023–2024 academic year and include tuition (CA$20,210), international student basic medical coverage and student fees.

The fees displayed are estimates only for two semesters and are subject to change.

Registration fee CA$350 one-time

The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$50) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300).

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Overview

American studies is an interdisciplinary program. It helps students develop an understanding of America as a nation and as a civilization, its place in history, and its impact on Canada and the world.

The American studies program at Mount Allison focuses primarily on the history, geography, literature, and culture of the United States, while also exploring the nation’s government, politics, music, and art. The goal of the program is to give students a solid understanding of the country and its diverse population and culture as well as its place in history and its impact on the world.

This interdisciplinary program draws on courses in a number of different subject areas, including:

  • American literature
  • American history from the colonial period, to the Civil War, to the present
  • Historical geography of North America

In upper years, students have the flexibility of choosing complementary courses from a wide variety of topics with an American studies component, such as:

  • Canadian studies
  • Economics
  • English
  • Environmental studies
  • History
  • International relations
  • Political science
  • Religious studies
  • Sociology

Career opportunities

Popular career paths for American studies graduates include:

  • public policy analyst
  • foreign service officer
  • public relations specialist
  • immigration officer
  • economic development officer
  • demographer
  • international trade specialist
  • international business analyst
  • customs officer
  • market research analyst
Apply Now! September 2024
This intake is not applicable
Studies commence
Sep 3, 2024
Apply Now! January 2025
This intake is not applicable
Studies commence
Jan 2, 2025

Application deadlines apply to citizens of: United States

Apply Now! September 2024
This intake is not applicable
Studies commence
Sep 3, 2024
Apply Now! January 2025
This intake is not applicable
Studies commence
Jan 2, 2025

Application deadlines apply to citizens of: United States