Year abroad in North America
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to spend the third year of your undergraduate course in the US or Canada
American Studies
Discover our undergraduate courses and PhD degrees in American Studies.
Since the early 1960s, students have undertaken BA American Studies degrees at Sussex; by studying American history, politics, literature and culture, you’ll better understand the world we live in today.
Our research interests are broad and our teaching reflects this diversity. You’ll have the opportunity to study what inspires you most.
A year studying at a university in North America will build your confidence and expand your intellectual horizons. Our prestigious partner institutions include universities such as UC Berkeley and Georgetown.
Explore American Studies at Sussex
Meet Victoria
Victoria Gill, American Studies (with a study abroad year) BA, was interested in how class and race are represented in society. After a year spent studying in Los Angeles, Victoria returned to Sussex and set up the University’s first fashion magazine, Fabrik, with the motto ‘reclaim, redefine, empower’.
More about life at Sussex
Virtual tour
Could there be a better place to be a student than our beautiful campus? Nestled in the South Downs National Park, we’re just nine minutes from one of the UK’s most iconic cities.
To get a picture of life on our campus and the excitement of being in the city of Brighton, take our virtual tour.
Funding your course
Find out more about fees, funding and student budgeting
Brighton
Uncover everything that Brighton has to offer – our city by the sea
Accommodation
Take a look at our accommodation options, both on and off campus