The College's American Studies Research Centre hosts regular conferences and talks by visiting scholars and artists. In the third and fourth years the students are free to chose from any of the courses available, with the option of undertaking an independent research dissertation in their final year. Those doing the four-year degree spend the third year at the University of California. Students do not pay any extra fees for the year abroad, but must meet the entrance requirements of the University of California. Those enrolled on the three year programme proceed directly to their final year in the third year.
Spanish language is a compulsory component in all years.
Those who already have Spanish to a high enough level can also take Portuguese. Admissions tutors will be on the lookout for evidence of specific interest in aspects of the history and culture of the United States. Candidates may be interviewed, but some offers are made without interview. All other criteria are as stated for American Studies above. The American Studies Programme was launched in 2000 and does not as yet have any graduates.