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American Studies and History (with a study abroad year) - BA (Hons)

University of Sussex

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UCAS CODE: TV71

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

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)


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.

Application deadline

29/01/2025

Tuition fees

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£ 22,575per year

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University information

University of Sussex

  • University League Table

    43rd

  • Campus address

    University of Sussex, Sussex House, Falmer, Brighton, United Kingdom, BN1 9RH, United Kingdom

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    33rd out of 90 13

  • Entry standards

    / Max 204
    132 65%

    34th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    68.0 68%

    47th

    31
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.11 78%

    67th

    5

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