Program Overview
The American Studies at Lehigh University is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the American Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 1,380 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 1,380 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Bethlehem, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the American Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- The Documentary Effect in American Film & Literature
- Native American Literature Twentieth-Century
- U.S. Intellectual History
- Readings in the History of Industrial America
- United States & Africa
- Modern American Literature
- Race and Class in America
- Readings in Colonial American History
- American Constitutional Development
- American Environmental Policy
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,380 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 1,380 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,380 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 1,380 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Lehigh University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Lehigh University
Lehigh University
Bethlehem, United States
Lehigh University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months