American and Canadian Studies (Study Abroad) with Foundation Year 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 | |
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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 | |
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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
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.
This course is designed for talented UK students with an interest in all things American and Canadian but whose personal circumstances make achieving our usual entry requirements difficult (see Personal Circumstances below for more information). This could be your opportunity to study your subject of choice at a top 5 university for American Studies (The Times Good University Guide 2023).
Through a range of engaging modules spanning the arts and humanities, the foundation year gives you an opportunity to develop key skills such as communication, critical thinking, teamwork, and digital capability. Your foundation year tutors will support you in developing the necessary skills, knowledge and confidence for undergraduate study.
During the foundation year, you will be a full member of the university, with all the opportunities this offers, including the same accommodation options as direct-entry students.
Upon progressing from the foundation year to the four-year American and Canadian Studies (Study Abroad) BA you'll explore American and Canadian history, literature and culture, selecting optional modules on everything from North American politics, music, art, film and television. You can also experience North America, by studying abroad for a year at a US or Canadian university.
Personal circumstances
As well as meeting the academic entry requirements (BCC), you must have attended a UK state school/college and meet at least one of the following personal background criteria:
- you live in an area where people are less likely to go to university
- you are the first generation in your family to enter higher education
- you will be over 21 years old when you begin your course
- you have spent more than three months in local authority care (for this criterion you do not need to have attended a state school)
- you have refugee status from the Home Office
- you need to study in the East Midlands (for example for family, cultural or financial reasons)
- you provide long-term care of a sick or disabled family member
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 and Canadian Studies (Study Abroad) with Foundation Year BA (Hons) at The University of Nottingham
25% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
20% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
10% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
5% | Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals |
5% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
5% | Caring personal services |
0% | Elementary occupations |
0% | Nursing Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for American and Australasian studies
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Costs
Tuition Fees American and Canadian Studies (Study Abroad) with Foundation Year BA (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | 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:
- Foundation
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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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Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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American & Canadian Studies (Study Abroad) BA (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | - | - | - | £9250 | £21500 | - | Nottingham | On campus Full-time | |
American and Canadian Studies (Study Abroad) with Foundation Year BA (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | - | - | - | £9250 | - | - | Nottingham | On campus Full-time |