American Studies and History BA (Hons)
The University of Nottingham
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 25 graduates of American Studies and History BA (Hons) at The University of Nottingham for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in American and Australasian Studies.
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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 | £24508 | £22834 | £27653 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20543 - £28143 | £17669 - £28544 | £20984 - £35668 |
All American and Australasian Studies courses in the UK
Course Description
Are you curious about the impact of historical events on our current lives? Do you want to understand why empires and superpowers rise and fall? This course opens up new worlds and possibilities. You will deepen your knowledge of how societies develop and learn how the past influences the present. We offer a variety of modules in both American Studies and History, covering:
- The Crusades
- 19th-century Japan
- The Cold War
- Civil rights
- US foreign policy
- Crime and punishment
You can 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.
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 Studies and History BA (Hons) at The University of Nottingham
| 15% | Administrative occupations |
| 10% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 10% | Sales occupations |
| 10% | Sports and fitness occupations |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 5% | Caring personal services |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Access to HE Diploma
The Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in lieu of one A Level at the A Level grades specified, excluding any subject specific requirements.
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 at least 8.0 in History.
Costs
Tuition Fees American Studies and History 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:
August 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)
University 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.
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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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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “American Studies”: 1150 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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