Can American Studies be taken as an exposure module for either the Humanities or Social Sciences division?

The American Studies Programme does not offer an exposure module.  The Programme offers elective modules at level 2000 and 3000.  For more information on the modules, please visit here.

Do you offer postgraduate studies for American Studies?

We do not offer postgraduate studies.

I would like to drop a module, do I have to do it at the Office of Programmes?

Please approach the host (teaching) department for module add/drop.

I am a foreigner and I am interested in American Studies in NUS.  I would like to know how I should apply for the course.

American Studies modules are only offered as elective modules.  To do an undergraduate degree there are other requirements to be fulfilled.  For more information on application, please visit the Office of Admissions.

I am interested in taking American Studies as my major.  Can I do so?

American Studies is not offered as a major.

What are the benefits of reading American Studies?

The American Studies Programme is designed to facilitate the development of student’s analytical abilities while at the same time introducing them to important concepts and institutions of American society. 

Students taking the course will find them a useful preparation for careers in which they will have dealings with Americans.  This could include working for large multi-national corporations, government service, and journalism.