American Studies and Film Studies (with a study abroad year) BA (Hons)
University of Sussex
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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**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)****About the course**By combining American Studies and Film Studies, you’ll explore a wide range of interesting topics – from the birth of celebrity culture to contemporary Hollywood blockbusters.Studying the nation that has played a pivotal role in shaping the 20th and 21st centuries, you’ll understand the world we live in today. ...Read more


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)


About the course

By combining American Studies and Film Studies, you’ll explore a wide range of interesting topics – from the birth of celebrity culture to contemporary Hollywood blockbusters.Studying the nation that has played a pivotal role in shaping the 20th and 21st centuries, you’ll understand the world we live in today. Watching a wide range of films, you’ll find out how cinema entertains, informs and influences its audiences. You’ll investigate global film cultures; question cinematic representations of gender, race and sexuality; and analyse popular genres.Our engaged and passionate tutors will guide you through each year of your degree. Specialist options allow you to tailor your degree to what inspires you most. Plus, by spending a year abroad, you’ll not only study America, but you’ll experience it too. We’re proud to have prestigious American partner institutions, including UC Berkeley and Georgetown.


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.

Key stats

American Studies
WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
72/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
3rd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
47th
American and Australasian Studies
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 80 = 20% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
20%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
American and Australasian Studies graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK American and Australasian Studies graduate salary
£20,000
Media Studies
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 80 = 20% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
20%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
89%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Media Studies graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Media Studies graduate salary
£19,000
What students say
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Sean
01 Mar 24

I especially like the ability to book sports courts to play tennis with my..Read more

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Blue
28 Nov 23

The course I take and the teaching staff are all great! They have great response times and I love the course material. The SU is okay, but their organization is atrocious...Read more

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A level

A level:

ABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AABBB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDD Grades / Points required

You should have a broad range of GCSEs 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pass Diploma with at least 39 level 3 credits at Merit or above including 24 credits at Distinction.The Access to HE Diploma should be in the Humanities or Social sciences.

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

You should have a broad range of GCSEs 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.

Popular A-level subjects

Media Studies

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Media Studies
56%
English Literature
42%
History
19%
Film Studies
17%
Psychology
16%
HESA
American and Australasian Studies

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

History
67%
English Literature
60%
Psychology
23%
Government & Politics
20%
Drama
14%
HESA

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£22,575 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£22,575 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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£22575 Per year

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Sean
01 Mar 24
American Studies (with a study abroad year) BA (Hons)
I especially like the ability to book sports courts to play tennis with my...
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Blue
28 Nov 23
American Studies (with a study abroad year) BA (Hons)
The course I take and the teaching staff are all great! They have great response times and I love the course material. The SU is okay, but their organization is atrocious....
Read more
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