The University of Nottingham
American and Canadian Studies BA (Hons)
The University of Nottingham

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of American and Canadian Studies BA (Hons) at The University of Nottingham for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in .

Overall student satisfaction
46 /100
15 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in American and Australasian studies

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £24000 £25000 £32000
25-75 percentile range £21000 - £28000 £20500 - £30000 £26000 - £39000


Salary of all UK Graduates of American and Australasian studies

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £21000 £22500 £27000
25-75 percentile range £18500 - £25000 £18000 - £27500 £21000 - £34000

Course Description

The course offers the flexibility to explore. Whether you've come to the subject through an interest in global relations, politics, or even a love for American television shows, our expert-led courses let you design your degree to suit your strengths and interests.

You will explore American and Canadian history, literature and culture, selecting optional modules on everything from North American politics, music, art, film and television. The range of areas on offer means you will develop important skills to enhance your career options, from critical thinking and analysis, to creativity and communication.

You can also experience North America, by choosing to study abroad for a year at a US or Canadian university. You can do this by transferring to the study abroad programme at the end of your first year. The option to study abroad is dependent on your academic performance and the availability of places.

What You Will Learn

Programme content: As a student of American and Canadian Studies, BA (Hons) you will study the following course modules.

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of American and Canadian Studies BA (Hons) at The University of Nottingham

15% Administrative occupations
15% Business and public service associate professionals
15% Sales occupations
10% Artistic, literary and media occupations
5% Engineering professionals
5% Caring personal services
5% Teaching Professionals
5% Customer service occupations
5% Finance Professionals
5% Media Professionals

Grading & Study Time

Grading Distribution

Students of the course received the following grades

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Minimum Required UCAS Tariff

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Qualification requirements

including an essay based subject (such as History, English, Politics or Media Studies). Contact institution if you would like clarification if your A Levels would be considered.

This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Sottish Advanced Highers at grades AB.

Pass with 60 credits overall; 45 at level 3. Of the level 3 credits, at least 21 should be passed at Merit or above.

Which must include an essay based subject. This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Scottish Higher grades ABBBB.

This qualification is considered alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels including an essay based subject.

If you have already achieved your EPQ at Grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ.

including and essay based subject.

This qualification is considered alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels including an essay based subject.

This qualification is considered alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels including an essay based subject.

This qualification is considered alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels including an essay based subject.

including an essay based subject.

European Baccalaureate - 75% overall including an essay based subject. GCSE requirements - English grade C (numeric grade 4).


Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study American and Canadian Studies, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees American and Canadian Studies BA (Hons)

Ireland £9250 year 1
EU £20000 year 1
England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
International £20000 year 1

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2024

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

Positions of The University of Nottingham in top UK and global rankings.

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About The University of Nottingham

The University of Nottingham is a government funded research university based in Nottingham, England. Their aim is to become global leaders in education and research, cultivating a culture of curiosity and ambition. The university’s main campus is located approximately half an hour’s bus ride away from Nottingham city centre, which gives students the peace and quiet they need to study while not removing them completely from metropolitan comforts.

Student composition of The University of Nottingham

Students by level of study Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
undergraduates:
26935
postgraduates:
7050
Total:
33985
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