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International Direct - Bachelor of Arts - American Studies

University of Massachusetts Boston

Boston campus — Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Study Level
Undergraduate · 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
January 2027
Tuition Fee
USD 36,582
Application Fee
None listed
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

Program Description International direct admission is for international students with advanced English-language skills. It focuses on academic, cultural, and professional growth so students can excel in school—and prepare for a successful future. International direct students receive: Exclusive and rigorous academic coursework Priority access to in-demand courses that fit their interests Guidance from academic advisors and mentors Career development and networking opportunities Intensive classes with domestic students The field of American studies invites students to explore the rich diversity of the United States, its peoples and cultures. Students develop the kinds of broad historic and intercultural perspectives from which they can understand their own experiences, as well as those of Americans past and present, by studying literature and history; media, such as music, TV, and film; institutions, such as religion, family, politics and government; and social and scientific thought and belief systems. This interdisciplinary program prepares students for careers in education, arts and nonprofits, law, government, communication, and business. The Bachelor of Arts in American Studies introduces students to a number of perspectives from which to study American social and cultural life. The work begins from the premises that “America” itself has been a contested term for centuries, and that the people who call themselves “American” have consistently been engaged in conversations over and around the meaning of that term. UMB's courses offer investigations of America’s past and present in a global context through critical analysis of the ways that race, class, gender and sexuality help constitute American institutions and people. From introductory courses (“American Identities” and “American Dreams, American Realities”) through a variety of intensive capstone seminars, students develop the ability to understand the texts and contexts, and the representations and realities that have most powerfully shaped the political and aesthetic landscape of the United States. The courses are challenging, the classrooms lively, and the students are capable of analyzing an impressive array of key American documents, cultural formations, and social developments.
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Credential
4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
USD 36,582
Application fee
None listed
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

Scholarships are competitive and may change, close or be withdrawn. Eagle Link does not guarantee that any student will receive a scholarship.

Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
January 2027, January 2028, January 2029
Application deadline
22 December 2026
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Boston campus

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

100 William T Morrissey Boulevard

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Verify before applying

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About the Institution

The University of Massachusetts Boston, located in America’s most celebrated college city, combines the resources of a major research university and the accessibility of a public institution. Its faculty, research staff, and students foster academic excellence, imagination, and creativity. UMass Boston expects and welcomes divergent views, honoring their commitment to creating global leaders. The university is dedicated to rigorous critical inquiry and providing a gateway to intellectual discovery. With more than sixty-five courses of study and a prestigious Honors College, UMass Boston gives...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.