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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
Intrigued by American culture, politics and history? Fascinated by the many facets of modern North American culture, including literature, film, popular culture and art?On this course, you’ll learn from one of the largest groups of academics dedicated to American Studies in the UK. Your teaching is underpinned by our cutting-edge research expertise. This includes American culture, gender and sexuality, social and racial justice movements, women’s history, ideas in US foreign policy, American literature and philosophy, and literature’s scientific connections. During your studies, you’ll:- conduct research on topics related to North American history, literature, politics and popular culture- get to grips with theoretical concepts in American Studies around race, class, nation, empire, gender and sexuality- take electives from other subjects – from modern languages to media and law – to open your mind to other disciplines and tailor your degree to your interests- learn how to critically analyse a range of media, including music, art, film, political documents and speeches- hone your verbal and written presentation skills- be a part of our active student community, with activities including field trips, social events and a seminar series.Your exciting year abroad in North America is a highlight of this course. You’ll build your confidence and broaden your outlook. From Tulane University in New Orleans to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, we have many prestigious partner institutions all across the continent.When you graduate, you’ll be prepared for a wide range of jobs – from the radio, tv and film industries, to the Civil Service, research, journalism, marketing and non-profit organisations.
About SussexOur 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.
LocationStudy 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.
Exam type
A levelA level:
ABB Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
AABBB Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
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.
Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.
Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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£22,575 per year
Students from EU
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£22,575 per year
Students from International
£22575 Per year
The University of Sussex is a world-leading research-intensive institution (REF, 2021) based near the popular seaside city of Brighton....