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

Sussex Business School

United Kingdom, Aberdeen

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Sussex Business School

United Kingdom , Aberdeen

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

TQ73

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2023

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 18,500 / year

Next Intake September-2023

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

About

American Studies at Sussex takes an interdisciplinary approach to studying America. By examining the history, politics, literature and culture of a nation that has been pivotal in shaping the 20th and 21st centuries, you'll better understand the world we live in today. In English, we offer a bold, forward-thinking curriculum that allows you to study a thousand years of literature in new and progressive ways. We offer you a distinctive approach to a radical breadth of literary texts.

You'll learn from one of the largest groups of experts dedicated to American Studies in the UK. Our faculty's broad research interests are also reflected in our module options. You can tailor your course according to the areas that interest you. You also have the opportunity to study for a year at a university in North America, building your confidence and expanding your horizons.

At Sussex you'll be part of an active student community. Activities include an undergraduate seminar series featuring international speakers. Our graduates have used the skills developed at Sussex to forge successful careers in everything from public relations and marketing to business, research and the civil service.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Typical offer

30 -32 points overall from the full IB Diploma.

English Program Requirements

Advanced – 7.0 overall, including at least 6.5 in each component
Standard – 6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component

Please refer to our undergraduate courses to find the appropriate English level for the course you are applying for.

IELTS scores are valid for two years from the test date. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course.

We will also accept the IELTS Indicator Test.

If you are applying for degree-level study we can consider your IELTS test from any test centre, but if you require a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) for an English language or in-person pre-sessional English course (not combined with a degree) the test must be taken at a UKVI-approved IELTS test centre. For more information about IELTS, please see the IELTS website.

Advanced – 67 overall, including at least 62 in all four skills
Standard - 59 overall, including at least 59 in all four skills

Please refer to our English language requirements above, and as listed for each of our undergraduate courses, to find the appropriate English level for the course you are applying for.

Advanced – 95 overall, including at least 22 in Listening, 23 in Reading, 23 in Speaking, 24 in Writing
Standard – 80 overall, including at least 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, 17 in Writing

Career

You learn a range of analytical and communication skills, and how to think critically across disciplines. On your year abroad you'll gain invaluable cultural and social perspectives. As a result, you will be in demand in fields such as:

journalism and marketing
TV and film production
finance and industry.

Graduate destinations

Our recent American Studies graduates have started work as:

Junior Account Executive, Alexandra Public Relations
Fundraising and Social Media Officer, St Michael's Fellowship
Education Co-ordinator, Whitechapel Gallery

(School of Media, Arts and Humanities careers database)

Working while you study

Our Careers and Employability Centre can help you find part-time work while you study. Find out more about career development and part-time work

I couldn't have done any of this without Sussex. Living and studying in another country has been crucial to my career.â€‌Lucy Westcott
International Reporter, Newsweek