The United States Studies Centre teaches some of the most innovative and interesting undergraduate units in Australia.
These units are available to all University of Sydney students, with the option to complete some units as part of a major in American Studies, Gender and Cultural Studies or History.
Students may also choose to apply for cross-institutional or non-award study.
...some of the most unique, creative, and respected units you will undertake during your study. Basically — get on it!Student Representative Council’s Counter Course Handbook
Semester 1, 2025
America and Australia: The Issues Compared
USSC1201
#America: Media, Industry, Technology
AMST1202
American Dreams (core)
AMST2701
Dissent and Protest in America
USSC3603
US Studies Internship
USSC3703
Understanding the USA
OLET2151
American Studies: Theory and Practice (Honours students)
AMST4115
Cultural Capital: Kant to Kardashian (Honours students)
AMST4112
Semester 2, 2025
Global America (core)
AMST1001
Stand Up USA: American Comedy and Humour
AMST2606
Climate Change: Problems, Possibilities
AMST2607
American Perspectives (core)
AMST3601
Sex, Race and Rock in the USA
USSC1604
US Politics: Race, Power, Polarisation
USSC2602
Public Opinion and Voting in the US
USSC3601
US Studies Internship
USSC3703
Drug Wars
OLET2107
US Violence: Terror, Guns, Punishment
OLET2120
For more details, please refer to the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences handbook for your relevant year.
The American Studies program draws on the combined expertise of the United States Studies Centre and the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Sydney. It offers Australia’s broadest range of undergraduate units and enables you to develop a critical understanding of the United States and its global influence.
Upon completing a Bachelor’s degree, students can pursue a year-long research project that involves the production of a thesis.
Dive into experiential learning with us. Whether you're an undergraduate or postgraduate student, interning at the Centre provides invaluable experience and awards six elective credit points towards your degree.
