Overview

By fostering a diverse and dynamic community that reaches across disciplinary boundaries into a range of departments, the program encourages students to develop intellectual resources that will sustain them in a wide variety of careers and avocations.

Graduate students in the American Studies at the College of William & Mary work closely with their advisors to develop a program of courses and independent work that best reflects their interests, and best prepares them for original research and critical engagement with their fields. This individualized, both coherent and flexible, draws on the specialties of the program's core faculty and on the broad resources of the College as a whole.

Research

From African America to Southern Culture, our graduate students investigate topics as diverse as the American landscape.

Many have to opportunity to present their research at professional meetings and conferences, others publish articles in books and academic journals.

To get a sense of the breadth of research, browse our list of theses and dissertations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Topics in American Studies

American Studies: Profession and Practice

Directed Research

Directed Thesis Master's Research

Pedagogy

Seminar in American Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Williamsburg, United States

Disciplines

American and Australasian studies View 129 other Masters in American and Australasian studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A non-refundable processing fee of $50 is required for application for admission to a graduate program in Arts & Sciences.

Letters of Recommendation

You are required to provide official transcripts or marks statements and degree certificates from all institutions of higher education that you have attended.

Graduate Record Exam (GRE) Scores

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Tuition Fee

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International

29352 USD/year

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National

29352 USD/year

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In-State

10905 USD/year

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Living costs for Williamsburg

1306 - 2134 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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