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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
American Studies and English (with a study abroad year)
University of Sussex
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the American Studies and English (with a study abroad year) course at University of Sussex.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,B,B
You should have a broad range of GCSEs 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.
Most popular A-levels studied
The American Studies and English (with a study abroad year) course at University of Sussex features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Literature | B |
| History | B |
| Psychology | C |
| Sociology | B |
| Religious Studies | C |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| History | B |
| Psychology | B |
| Sociology | B |
| English Literature | B |
| Government and Politics | A |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: TQ73
Here's what University of Sussex says about its American Studies and English (with a study abroad year) course.
2nd in the UK for American Studies (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024)
3rd in the UK for American Studies (Complete University Guide 2025)
94% of our research overall in English Language and Literature was assessed to be world leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021)
About the course
American Studies at Sussex 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. In English, we offer a bold, forward-thinking curriculum that allows you to study a thousand years of literature in new and progressive ways. We offer you a distinctive approach to a radical breadth of literary texts.
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.
Our teaching has involved:
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working with unique archives such as the private letters of Virginia Woolf and Doris Lessing
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field trips to literary landmarks such as Woolf’s house and the Globe Theatre.
You’ll have the opportunity to experiment with your own writing, supported by our experts. They have many links with the creative industries as well as literary events in Brighton, including the poetry series Placeholder and the festival The Coast is Queer. We’ve also previously offered our students career-building experience through schemes – such as Sussex Writes – that bring the power of reading and creative writing to the public.
About Sussex
Our courses, research, culture and campus aim to stimulate, excite and challenge. From scientific discovery to global policy, from student welfare to career development, Sussex innovates and takes a lead. And today, in every part of society and across the world, you'll find someone from Sussex making an original and valuable contribution.
Location
Study on our beautiful, green campus on the edge of the South Downs National Park and just minutes from the vibrant seaside city of Brighton & Hove. We’re near to Gatwick airport and just over an hour from London.
Source: University of Sussex
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
American Studies
Location
Main Site | Brighton
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• American studies
• English studies
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £23,500 per year |
| International | £23,500 per year |
The modules you will study
See the modules you will study by year by going to the ‘visit our course page’ link at the bottom of the page.
University of Sussex student reviews
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Two stars: Could be better
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Not really a social being
1st year student
1 year ago
Accommodation is quite expensive in this region and the need for a guarantor adds another expense.
1st year student
1 year ago
As an international student, i have had a pleasant experience with the staff members especially with the academic advisor team
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Ancient and not really modern
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The modules on my course have been carefully chosen to reflect the current movement and actualities within the financial industry
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Sussex
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The American Studies and English (with a study abroad year) course at University of Sussex features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
89%
low
Teaching on my course
89%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
79%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
97%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
92%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
89%
low
Learning opportunities
80%
low
Learning opportunities
80%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
87%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
85%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
76%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
89%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
65%
low
Assessment and feedback
84%
med
Assessment and feedback
84%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
88%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
91%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
77%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
85%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
79%
med
Academic support
89%
low
Academic support
89%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
91%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
87%
low
Organisation and management
88%
med
Organisation and management
88%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
88%
med
How well organised is your course?
89%
med
Learning resources
89%
med
Learning resources
89%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
80%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
98%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
88%
med
Student voice
78%
med
Student voice
78%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
62%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
87%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
85%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
80%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
98%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
77%
med
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
92%
med
Teaching on my course
92%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
92%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
86%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
89%
low
Learning opportunities
86%
high
Learning opportunities
86%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
89%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
91%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
91%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
89%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
70%
med
Assessment and feedback
84%
med
Assessment and feedback
84%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
93%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
95%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
79%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
64%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
91%
high
Academic support
96%
high
Academic support
96%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
92%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
99%
high
Organisation and management
82%
low
Organisation and management
82%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
68%
low
How well organised is your course?
93%
high
Learning resources
87%
low
Learning resources
87%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
81%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
93%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
87%
med
Student voice
73%
low
Student voice
73%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
46%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
87%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
84%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
76%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
83%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
68%
med
Student information
The American Studies and English (with a study abroad year) course at University of Sussex features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The American Studies and English (with a study abroad year) course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Sussex graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
61%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
86%
In work, study or other activity
66%
Say it fits with future plans
50%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
22%
Business and public service associate professionals
11%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
11%
Teaching Professionals
9%
Administrative occupations
Graduate statistics
60%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
55%
Say it fits with future plans
30%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
20%
Business and public service associate professionals
10%
Administrative occupations
10%
Elementary occupations
10%
Media Professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
The American Studies and English (with a study abroad year) course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University of Sussex graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£22.6k
First year after graduation
£26.3k
Third year after graduation
£31k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£20.8k
First year after graduation
£29.2k
Third year after graduation
£36.5k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to American Studies and English (with a study abroad year).
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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