Overview

The American Studies programme at the University of Hawaii at Manoa provides a comprehensive interdisciplinary framework for examining the complexities of American society. Students engage with diverse academic perspectives, ranging from historical analysis to contemporary cultural studies, to gain a sophisticated understanding of the nation's development.

This postgraduate course is designed to offer both academic rigour and significant flexibility. Participants are grounded in the essential theories and methods of the field while being encouraged to tailor their elective choices to suit specific professional goals or personal research interests. The curriculum ensures a broad knowledge of U.S. history alongside specialised expertise in chosen subfields.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 22432 per semester
National fee: USD 22432 per semester
Local fee: USD 10400 per semester

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Syllabus

The curriculum is divided into two distinct pathways: the Thesis Track (Plan A) and the Exam Track (Plan B). Modules may include:

American Studies
American Studies
Thesis
History of Information
Hawaiʻi and Pacific Librarianship
Traditional Literature & Oral Narration
Government Documents
Special Topics in Librarianship
Directed Reading and/or Research

Year 1

American Studies
American Studies

Year 2

Thesis

Careers with American Studies

Graduates from this programme are equipped with the professional writing and research expertise necessary for a variety of high-level career paths. The advanced training in interdisciplinary methods prepares students for roles in education, cultural heritage, and public policy. Many individuals use the Master's degree as a foundation for further doctoral study in the humanities or social sciences.

The skills acquired during the course are highly transferable to industries such as museum studies, archival work, and media analysis. By developing expertise in specific subfields, such as historic preservation or sexuality studies, graduates can pursue specialised positions within non-profit organisations and governmental agencies. The programme focuses on creating original arguments and conducting in-depth research valued by employers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

America and the World

An American Experience – Institutions and Movements

American Experience: Culture and the Arts

Contemporary American Domestic Issues

Contemporary American Global Issues

Indigenous Studies

Hip Hop & American Culture

Japanese Americans

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Honolulu, United States

Disciplines

American and Australasian studies View 131 other Masters in American and Australasian studies in United States

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Other requirements

General requirements

All graduate students must maintain a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0
Only courses in which the student attains a B- or better can count toward an AMST graduate degree.
No more than 3 courses taken as an unclassified student may count toward a graduate degree in American Studies.
Only courses taken for a grade will be counted toward a graduate degree

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

44864 USD / year

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Out-of-State

44864 USD / year

≈ 44864 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

20800 USD / year

≈ 20800 USD / year

Living costs

Honolulu

United States

1640 - 2500 USD / month

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