American Studies graduates

A degree in American Studies from the University of Manchester provides you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to embark on a successful, and rewarding career in the global workplace of the twenty-first century.

Over the past decade—and far beyond—our graduates have entered any number of fields, including the professions of teaching, law, publishing, accountancy, public relations, journalism, and arts administration.

American Studies, and our joint degrees with English Literature or History, allow students to explore a wide array of topics, inviting them to think about the American past and its contemporary moments. All of our degrees immerse students in the politics of the present and global affairs; lets them think seriously about global media; and engage with the production of a large body of cultural materials, including film, music, photography, and literature.

It is a reflection of what and how we teach that our students emerge confident of their ability to convey their thoughts with clarity on the page and in person. Our courses seek to provide them with a set of creative and intellectual tools, giving them opportunity to improve as writers, to think about some of the most pressing contemporary issues, to hone their presentational skills, their command of digital tools, and their ability to work independently and collaboratively on creative projects, such as podcasts and videos.

To read further about some of the professions our recent graduates have entered over the past decade, download our full brochure.