American Studies and English (with a study abroad year) BA (Hons)
University of Sussex
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 95 graduates of American Studies and English (with a study abroad year) BA (Hons) and other courses in English studies (non-specific) at University of Sussex for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in English studies (non-specific).
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in English studies (non-specific)
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of English studies (non-specific) 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 | £24000 | £22500 | £27500 |
25-75 percentile range | £21000 - £25500 | £17500 - £26000 | £22500 - £32000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of English studies (non-specific)
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £23904 | £21970 | £25882 |
25-75 percentile range | £20019 - £26892 | £16907 - £26627 | £19751 - £32127 |
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Course Description
2nd in the UK for American Studies (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023)
4th in the UK for American Studies (Complete University Guide 2024)
94% of our research overall in English Language and Literature was assessed to be world leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021)
About the course
Our American Studies programme takes an interdisciplinary approach to studying America. By examining the history, politics, literature and culture of a nation that has been pivotal in shaping the 20th and 21st centuries, you’ll better understand the world we live in today.
You'll learn from one of the largest groups of experts dedicated to American Studies in the UK. Our faculty’s broad research interests are also reflected in our module options. You can tailor your course according to the areas that interest you. You also have the opportunity to study for a year at a university in North America, building your confidence and expanding your horizons.
At Sussex you'll be part of an active student community. Activities include an undergraduate seminar series featuring international speakers. Our graduates have used the skills developed at Sussex to forge successful careers in everything from public relations and marketing to business, research and the civil service.
About Sussex
Sussex graduates change the world. Our students become the leaders of the future, making discoveries, improving lives and changing things for the better.
Study with us to join a welcoming and inspiring community of staff and students from more than 140 countries.
Location
We shape the world from a fantastic campus on the UK’s beautiful south coast.
We are the only UK university surrounded by a national park, so you can step off campus to explore the hills and woodlands of the South Downs. The vibrant, colourful and creative seaside city of Brighton & Hove is just nine minutes away.
With Brighton voted the happiest city in England for students, (Student Living Survey, Sodexo, 2018) there can be few better places to study.
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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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of American Studies and English (with a study abroad year) BA (Hons) at University of Sussex
25% | Elementary occupations |
15% | Media Professionals |
10% | Information Technology Professionals |
10% | Elementary occupations |
10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
5% | Caring personal services |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Administrative occupations |
0% | Information Technology Professionals |
0% | Sales occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for English studies (non-specific)
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English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | including at least 60 in each component |
PTE Academic | 62 | including at least 59 in all four skills |
TOEFL (iBT) | 88 | TOEFL (iBT), including at least 20 in Listening, 19 in Reading, 21 in Speaking, 23 in Writing. |
IELTS (Academic) | 6 | Including at least 5.5 in each component. |
PTE Academic | 59 | Including at least 59 in all four skills. |
TOEFL (iBT) | 80 | TOEFL (iBT), including at least 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, 17 in Writing. |
Costs
Tuition Fees American Studies and English (with a study abroad 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 |
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
EU | £21500 | year 1 |
International | £21500 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Note that your fees may be subject to an increase on an annual basis as the Government reviews the fee levels.
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)
- year 2
University Rankings
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About University of Sussex
The University of Sussex is a publicly funded research university based in Falmer, Brighton. The university is surrounded by South Downs National Park, which makes it the only English university to be situated in a National Park. Sussex also formed part of the 1994 Group, a coalition of research-intensive universities in the UK which was dissolved in 2013.
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Student composition of University of Sussex
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Sussex by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 14375
- postgraduates:
- 4225
- Total:
- 18600
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “American Studies”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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