School of American (US) studies (Undergrad)

Intakes

Oct, Jan

Deadlines

Apr, Nov
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Faculty Facts

Annual tuition fees

USD17,641 USD22,479

Duration

3 Years

Intakes

Oct, Jan

Study language

English

Delivery mode

On-Campus

Degree type

Bachelor

List of Programs

  1. BA American Studies (United States)
  2. BA American Studies (United States) with Film
  3. BA Criminology and American Studies

Requirements

Academic Requirements

Typical entry requirements are described on each of our course pages. The wide range of qualifications that we consider include:

  • A-levels
  • BTEC qualifications
  • T-Levels
  • CTEC qualifications
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma and Certificates
  • QAA-approved Access to HE Diplomas
  • Open University courses
  • Practicing professional qualifications

If you have not already completed your qualifications, our typical offer will require you to achieve specific grades in three A-levels (or equivalent). We are also happy to consider your application if you are taking a mixture of A-levels and BTECs, or qualifications other than A-levels. If your results fall short of the offer level by a small margin, your results in other qualifications such as the Extended Project, a Core Maths qualification or an additional AS-level may be taken into account. We want you to stand the best chance of benefiting from an Essex Education.

Egypt: Previous university/college study is required in addition to local high school qualifications for our Undergraduate Bachelor degree courses.

We accept a number of international qualifications, including the International Baccalaureate with the majority of our courses requiring a grade between 29 – 32 or the SATR with the majority of our courses requiring a minimum of 1100 out of 1600 with 550 in each test.

English Tests Requirements

TOEFL-IBT

76

76 overall, with a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing

IELTS

6

6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component

PTE Pearson

50

50 overall, with a minimum of 42 in each component

About Faculty

America: land of the free, home of the brave?

You’re passionate about all things American.

You frequently find yourself lost in Hollywood movies and American Literature. You would love to spend part of your studies immersing yourself in US culture. You’re intellectually curious and want to gain a broader understanding of the country that has secured its place as a global leader.

At Essex, you’ll discover the history, politics and sociology of one the most influential countries in contemporary history. Your degree will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of how America has shaped the world as we know it today.

Why study here?

  • Our academic’s common interest in American Studies means our research spans a number of areas such as American politics, African American history, American crime fiction and many more.
  • Benefit from our flexible course structure to tailor-make your degree.
  • You can study abroad at a wide range of excellent partner universities across the US.

Top Reasons to Study in University of Essex

  • Central London is easily accessible from all of our campuses.
  • Essex is top 40 in the UK (Complete University Guide 2023)
  • 88% of our graduates are in employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes 2022)
  • Our student body represents over 140 nationalities and supports over 30 different cultural societies

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Student Accommodation at University of Essex

A Wide range of accommodation options for students to choose from, depending on what you need.

  • The Towers
  • South Courts
  • The Houses
  • The Meadows
  • University Quays
  • The Copse

Cost of the accommodation: 110-280 GBP/week

Cost of living: 6000 – 7000 GBPweek

Deadline:

Apr, Nov
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