BA (Hons) American Studies and English (with a study abroad year) in Brighton United Kingdom | University of Sussex

The American Studies program at Sussex adopts a multidisciplinary perspective to explore America. Through analyzing the history, government, arts, and traditions of a country that has profoundly influenced modern times, you'll gain deeper insights into contemporary global dynamics. Our English department presents an innovative curriculum that encourages fresh interpretations of literary works spanning ten centuries.

You'll be taught by one of the UK's most extensive teams of American Studies specialists. Our professors' diverse academic pursuits inform our wide-ranging course selections, enabling you to customize your studies. Additionally, you can spend a year at a North American university, enhancing your skills and broadening your perspectives.

Sussex fosters a vibrant student life with initiatives like our international speaker seminar series. Alumni have leveraged their Sussex-acquired abilities to excel in diverse fields including communications, corporate sectors, academia, and government roles.
Your third year involves studying at one of our partnered US or Canadian universities. Our partner schools showcase the full spectrum of American life, including:

UC Berkeley and UCLA
Tulane University in New Orleans and the University of North Carolina
Georgetown University and George Washington University in Washington, DC.
Whatever your passion—be it Indigenous cultures, social justice history, or avant-garde American verse—Sussex provides exceptional North American study opportunities.