American Studies and History (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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**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)****4th in the UK for our research impact in History in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education)****About the course**When you study American Studies and History at Sussex, you join a stimulating and collaborative community committed to interdisciplinarity.You learn from leading experts about topics ranging from Civil War poetry to the ...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)


4th in the UK for our research impact in History in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education)


About the course

When you study American Studies and History at Sussex, you join a stimulating and collaborative community committed to interdisciplinarity.You learn from leading experts about topics ranging from Civil War poetry to the history of the Civil Rights movement. You learn to think across disciplinary boundaries covering history, film, photography, literature and music.Your year abroad in America enables you to gain a range of practical skills and experiences that will make you stand out as a graduate. We’re proud to have more prestigious American partner institutions – including UC Berkeley and Georgetown – than any other programme in England.


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.

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History
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
20th
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
100%
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
History
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
100%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
History graduate salary at this uni
£19,000
UK History graduate salary
£21,000
What students say
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Jasmine
29 Dec 22

A lovely campus, great library, good lecturers and tutors...Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
11 Dec 22

Brighton is an amazing place to study. It has a lovely combination of outdoor spaces (beaches, national parks) and city life with great shops, restaurants, pubs and clubs. It is..Read more

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Scottish Higher:

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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):

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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.

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

Popular A-level subjects

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%
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History

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

Psychology
56%
History
45%
English Literature
31%
Biology
20%
Sociology
16%
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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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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£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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Students from International

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£22575 Per year

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J
Jasmine
29 Dec 22
American Studies and History (with a study abroad year) BA (Hons)
A lovely campus, great library, good lecturers and tutors....
Read more
SR
Student Reviewer
11 Dec 22
American Studies and History (with a study abroad year) BA (Hons)
Brighton is an amazing place to study. It has a lovely combination of outdoor spaces (beaches, national parks) and city life with great shops, restaurants, pubs and clubs. It is...
Read more
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