American Studies and Politics (with a study abroad year) BA (Hons) at University of Sussex

Programme overview

Develop skills to understand today’s vital political issues through the lens of the world’s most influential nation. Gain real-world international experience. Develop in-demand analytical and communication skills, enhanced by your year abroad, to prepare for fields ranging from journalism to policy research.

Duration: 4 years full time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: British Political History, Early American History, Literature and Culture, Explaining Political Systems, Freedom, Power, Justice: Foundations of Political Theory, Modern American History, Literature and Culture, Research Skills and Methods in Political Science, Teaching. Year 2 core modules: European Politics, Modern Political Thought, Theoretical Concepts in American Studies, American City.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: ABB-BBB GCSEs: You should have a broad range of GCSEs 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects. 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 contact us English language: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component. UCAS code TL7F.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28) Source

International applicants: GBP 24,200 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years full time

Apply through the official page: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply

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