School of Art, Media and American Studies
Welcome to the School of Art, Media and American Studies.
We bring together expertise in world arts and heritage; in British and global film and television; and in media and culture. We also explore the literature, history and politics of the United States and the Atlantic and Pacific worlds.
Our students can explore outstanding facilities, including the Sainsbury Centre for the Visual Arts, the Norwich Castle Museum, and a purpose-built TV studio and media suite. Our partnerships with overseas institutions also gives them the chance to spend time studying on a semester or year abroad.
Alongside critical and historical studies our students have opportunities to develop their creative skills, and gain an understanding of how these abilities can be applied to the creative industries. They can discover more about the techniques of writing, adaptation, film, television, and media production, and the art of curating gallery collections and displays here in the UK or in international contexts.
We draw strength from our diverse range of specialisms, which animate bold and adventurous research and teaching.
Courses
History of Art
Study a diverse, fascinating, and inspirational range of art from different cultures across the world. With the expert guidance and support of our lecturers,...
English and American Literature
On this course, you’ll study the wealth of English and United States literatures, examine the interchanges between the two, and explore the many fascinating...
English and American Literature (3 Years)
The Atlantic Ocean does not mark a barrier when it comes to literary traffic. In fact, it is impossible to fully understand British Literature in the modern...
American Literature with Creative Writing
Hone your writing craft and explore the literary tradition of the world’s most influential culture in Norwich, a UNESCO City of Literature. Develop your...
American Studies
Explore the culture and history of the United States and understand its influence and impact on our world today. You’ll get to grips with all aspects of the...
Media Studies
Discover the application, history and influence of media in our everyday lives, and understand your place in this increasingly digitised world. From TV to online...
Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies (Part time)
This course equips students with excellent opportunities to develop not only their academic skills and interests but also their professionalism, especially in...
The Arts of Africa, Oceania and the Americas
The MA course in the Arts of Africa, Oceania and the Americas aims to provide students with detailed knowledge of the visual arts, contemporary and historical of...
Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies
This course equips students with excellent opportunities to develop not only their academic skills and interests but also their professionalism, especially in...
American Studies
Delve into the culture and history of the United States and better understand its influence and impact on our world today. You’ll get to grips with all aspects...
Research
People
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Stephen Fry Travel Awards to help fund University of East Anglia students’ American dreams
Acclaimed British writer, actor and comedian Stephen Fry is launching the Stephen Fry Travel Awards in American Studies with the University of East Anglia (UEA),...

Measuring impacts of climate change on heritage to be explored at conference
A major conference on coastal heritage loss due to climate change is taking place at the University of East Anglia next week.

An Interview with Dan Rycroft
Dan Rycroft talks about his new book: The Humanities in India as Pluralist Pedagogy.

Interview with Rebecca Fraser
Black Female Intellectuals in Nineteenth Century America: Born to Bloom Unseen? An Interview with Rebecca Fraser (AMA)