University of Sussex

Overview

Our strong links with partners in the heritage, arts, charity and media sectors help you gain experience. This  American Studies and History (with a study abroad year) (Hons) , degree provided by University of Sussex  could include working in archives and collaborating on real-world projects. When you graduate, you’ll be a confident and creative thinker. Your versatile, career-ready skills in analysis, communication and research are a good preparation for roles in media, culture, communications, education or public service.

Careers

By thinking critically across disciplines, you learn a broad range of analytical and communication skills. These will be enhanced on your year abroad where 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.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

• Modern American History, Literature and Culture

• The Making of the Modern World

• Early American History, Literature and Culture

• The Early Modern World

• Historical Consultancy

• Theoretical Concepts in American Studies

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English requirements

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