American Studies (United States) (Including Year Abroad)
BA (Hons)
University of Essex
Key Course Facts
Course Description
Our course is for those with enthusiasm, passion and intellectual curiosity about all things American. Located within our Interdisciplinary Studies Centre, we bring together academics from across the University. Our focus stretches across the world giving you a unique opportunity to look at issues and subjects in new and exciting ways. Our courses are highly flexible and you are taught by internationally recognised experts. We believe that the best way to learn about a culture is to immerse yourself in it, which is why you spend a year studying at a partner university in the United States.
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 100 graduates of American Studies (United States) (Including Year Abroad) BA (Hons) and other courses in at University of Essex for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in .
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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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 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 | £22000 | £22000 | £27500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £24000 | £19000 - £27500 | £22500 - £33500 |
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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 |
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What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of American Studies (United States) (Including Year Abroad), BA (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
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 (United States) (Including Year Abroad) BA (Hons) at University of Essex
| 15% | Secretarial and related occupations |
| 15% | Teaching Professionals |
| 15% | Sales occupations |
| 10% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 10% | Administrative occupations |
| 10% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 10% | Customer service occupations |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for American and Australasian studies
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Qualification requirements
Including an essay-based subject.
Including a Higher Level essay-based subject grade 5. We are happy to consider a combination of separate IB Diploma Programmes at both Higher and Standard Level. Exact offer levels will vary depending on the range of subjects being taken at higher and standard level, and the course applied for. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for more information.
Entry requirements for students studying BTEC qualifications are dependent on subjects studied. Advice can be provided on an individual basis. The standard required is generally at Distinction level.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join American Studies (United States) (Including Year Abroad), BA (Hons).
Costs
Tuition Fees American Studies (United States) (Including Year Abroad) BA (Hons)
| International | £14020 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £9250 | year 1 |
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
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)
- year 2
University Rankings
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About University of Essex
The University of Essex, is a public, research university where curiosity prevails and thinking outside the box isn’t just encouraged, it’s expected. Based in the county of the same name, Essex, the main campus is located in Wivenhoe Park, near Colchester. It is home to the university’s three faculties, Humanities, Science & Health and Social Sciences, as well as a very large community of local rabbits, and other small fauna typical of the English countryside.
Student composition of University of Essex
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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:
- 13135
- postgraduates:
- 2995
- Total:
- 16130
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