American & Canadian Studies (Study Abroad) BA (Hons)
The University of Nottingham
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All American and Australasian Studies courses of The University of Nottingham
Salary
Salary of Graduates in American and Australasian Studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of American and Australasian Studies 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 | £23000 | £25000 | £32000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21000 - £26000 | £20500 - £30000 | £26000 - £39000 |
All American and Australasian Studies courses of The University of Nottingham
Salary of all UK Graduates of American and Australasian Studies
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23000 | £22500 | £27000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £26000 | £18000 - £27500 | £21000 - £34000 |
All American and Australasian Studies courses in the UK
Course Description
Globalise your degree and experience your subject first-hand, with a year at a US or Canadian university.
Whether you've discovered American and Canadian studies 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 to music, art, film and television. The huge range of areas on offer means you will develop important skills to enhance your career options, while your year abroad will build important life-long skills.
From a newfound independence, to adaptability, confidence and cultural awareness, a year abroad will prepare you for the job market in a way like no other.
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.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of American & Canadian Studies (Study Abroad) BA (Hons) at The University of Nottingham
| 25% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 20% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 15% | Teaching Professionals |
| 10% | Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals |
| 10% | Customer service occupations |
| 5% | Caring personal services |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 5% | Caring personal services |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
If Mathematics is not taken beyond GCSE, a grade 7, (or A) in GCSE Mathematics, or Core Mathematics grade B is essential
European Baccalaureate - 75% overall including an essay based subject.
Costs
Tuition Fees American & Canadian Studies (Study Abroad) BA (Hons)
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £21500 | 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 | £21500 | 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, 2025
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)
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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.
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Student composition of The University of Nottingham
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Total number of students enrolled at The University of Nottingham by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 27810
- postgraduates:
- 7620
- Total:
- 35430
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