American Studies and History (with a study abroad year) BA (Hons)
University of SussexOn campus - in person, United Kingdom
Course overview
Explore the world’s most influential nation through culture, politics and history. Immerse yourself in a different country to gain real-world experience.
Key highlights
- Explores the United States through its culture, politics and history
- Includes a study abroad year immersed in another country
- Study abroad year offers real-world experience overseas
Entry requirements
- A-level: ABB-BBB — Typical offer: ABB-BBB
- GCSE — You should have a broad range of GCSEs 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects
- Other qualification — Extended Project Qualification: We take the EPQ into account when considering your application and it can be useful in the summer when your results are released if you have narrowly missed the conditions of your offer. We do not routinely include the EPQ in the conditions of your offer but we sometimes offer alternative conditions that include the EPQ. If you wish to discuss this further please c…
Scholarships
Chancellor's International Scholarships
£5,000 in the first year of full-time study.
Up to £5,000Gazelle Twin Scholarship for Women in Music Technology
£500 each year of study. The opportunity to organise an annual student music event.
Up to £500Professor Colin Eaborn Chemistry Scholarship
Up to £2,000 for BSc students, up to £3,000 for MChem students.
Sanctuary Scholarship (Undergraduate)
Careers this course leads to
- Journalist
- Civil service administrator
- Museum or heritage officer
- Policy researcher
- Secondary school teacher (with further training)
- Archivist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £23,500 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Sussex, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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