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Course summary
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 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.
Modules
See the modules you will study by year by going to the ‘visit our course page’ link at the bottom of the page.
How to apply
29Jan
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.
Application codes
- Course code:
- T700
- Institution code:
- S90
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
A level - ABB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher - AABBB
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points
Extended Project
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | Including at least 5.5 in each component. We accept IELTS One Skills Retake. We do not accept IELTS Online. |
| PTE Academic | 59 | Including at least 59 in all four skills. We do not accept the PTE Academic Online test. |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 80 | TOEFL (iBT), including at least 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, 17 in Writing. We do not accept TOEFL (iBT) Home Edition. |
Please see our English language requirements.
Student Outcomes
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Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
Fees are not yet set for entry in the academic year 2025-26. Note that your fees, once they’re set, may be subject to an increase on an annual basis.
Provider information
University of Sussex
Sussex House
Brighton
BN1 9RH