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.

BA (Hons)

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,...

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BA (Hons)

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...

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BA (Hons)

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...

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BA (Hons)

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...

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BA (Hons)

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...

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BA (Hons)

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...

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MA

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...

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MA

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...

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MA

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...

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MA

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...

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Research

People

People

 
Steven Fry
30 Mar 2023

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),...

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Sea defences on the coast of Ghana.
23 Mar 2023

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.

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Abstract line drawing
27 Feb 2023

An Interview with Dan Rycroft

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

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21 Feb 2023

Interview with Rebecca Fraser

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

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