We are ranked first for student satisfaction in the 2012 National Student Survey.
I chose to study at UEA because it offered the most diverse American Studies programme, along with the greatest range of universities on offer for the year abroad.
Gareth Rees-White (BA American Studies)

The School of American Studies is recognised as one of the best American Studies departments in the UK. As a vibrant and dynamic school we are ranked first for student satisfaction in the 2012 National Student Survey, second in the UK according to the Guardian league table 2013 and third in The Time Good University Guide for American Studies.

Our staff are at the forefront of new developments within the discipline and our teaching is research-led, which is why we are so highly regarded for our teaching. We have a wide range of modules on offer and the majority of our undergraduate courses require you to spend time studying abroad. Throughout our courses we develop skills in our students that are highly attractive to employers and the year abroad enhances this.

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