American Studies (with a study abroad year) BA (Hons) 48 months Undergraduate Programme By University of Sussex |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

18,500 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Area StudiesMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Area Studies

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Intrigued by American culture, politics and history? Fascinated by the many facets of modern North American culture including literature, film, popular culture and art?


On this course, you’ll learn from one of the largest groups of academics dedicated to American Studies in the UK. Your teaching is underpinned by our cutting-edge research expertise. This includes American culture, US imperialism, gender and sexuality, social and racial justice movements, women’s history, American literature and philosophy, and literature’s scientific connections.


During your studies, you’ll:

  • conduct research on topics related to North American history, literature, politics and popular culture
  • get to grips with theoretical concepts in American Studies around race, class, gender and sexuality
  • learn how to critically analyse across a range of media, including music, art, film, monuments and speeches
  • hone your verbal and written presentation skills
  • be a part of our active student community, with activities including a seminar series featuring international speakers.
Your exciting year abroad in North America is a highlight of this course. You’ll build your confidence and broaden your outlook. From UC Berkeley to Georgetown, we have many prestigious partner institutions all across the continent.


When you graduate, you’ll be prepared for a wide range of jobs – from the radio, tv and film industries, to the Civil Service, research, journalism, marketing and non-profit organisations.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Area Studies

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Intrigued by American culture, politics and history? Fascinated by the many facets of modern North American culture including literature, film, popular culture and art?


On this course, you’ll learn from one of the largest groups of academics dedicated to American Studies in the UK. Your teaching is underpinned by our cutting-edge research expertise. This includes American culture, US imperialism, gender and sexuality, social and racial justice movements, women’s history, American literature and philosophy, and literature’s scientific connections.


During your studies, you’ll:

  • conduct research on topics related to North American history, literature, politics and popular culture
  • get to grips with theoretical concepts in American Studies around race, class, gender and sexuality
  • learn how to critically analyse across a range of media, including music, art, film, monuments and speeches
  • hone your verbal and written presentation skills
  • be a part of our active student community, with activities including a seminar series featuring international speakers.
Your exciting year abroad in North America is a highlight of this course. You’ll build your confidence and broaden your outlook. From UC Berkeley to Georgetown, we have many prestigious partner institutions all across the continent.


When you graduate, you’ll be prepared for a wide range of jobs – from the radio, tv and film industries, to the Civil Service, research, journalism, marketing and non-profit organisations.

Admission Requirements

80+
59+
32+
1300+
6+
26+
169+
110+

4 Years
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
9,250 GBP
International
18,500 GBP

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