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BA (Hons) American Studies (United States)

The University of Essex

1 Location : Colchester Campus

Course details


Study mode

Full time

Length

4 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Compulsory

Foundation year

Not Available

Study mode

Full time

Length

4 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Compulsory

Foundation year

Not Available

What you need to know about the data

  • The data is from students surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Some courses and providers have been affected more than others.
  • The data tells you about the experience of recent students, but your experience may be different.
  • Read more about this data

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Politics.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Student Satisfaction

The Student satisfaction score is not available for courses in England because the question is not included in the survey for England.

Read more about this data

The teaching on my course

85%

85% were positive about the teaching on the course.

95%

82%

82%

82%

Data from 95 students (60% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

78%

78% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

80%

81%

76%

75%

76%

Data from 95 students (60% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

79%

79% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

78%

81%

83%

87%

66%

Data from 95 students (60% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

90%

90% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

93%

87%

Data from 95 students (60% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

83%

83% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

86%

78%

Data from 95 students (60% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

91%

91% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

85%

95%

91%

Data from 95 students (60% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

77%

77% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

84%

84%

61%

71%

Data from 95 students (60% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

73% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 95 students (60% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

89% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Data from 95 students (60% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in American and Australasian studies over the previous two years.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Student Satisfaction

The Student satisfaction score is not available for courses in England because the question is not included in the survey for England.

Read more about this data

The teaching on my course

84%

84% were positive about the teaching on the course.

100%

83%

88%

65%

Data from 10 students (56% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

64%

64% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

36%

77%

65%

83%

60%

Data from 10 students (56% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

76%

76% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

71%

100%

82%

83%

48%

Data from 10 students (56% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

83%

83% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

88%

77%

Data from 10 students (56% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

83%

83% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

88%

75%

Data from 10 students (56% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

83%

83% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

83%

77%

88%

Data from 10 students (56% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

63%

63% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

83%

54%

54%

100%

Data from 10 students (56% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

71% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 10 students (56% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

88% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Data from 10 students (56% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Liberal arts (non-specific).

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Student Satisfaction

The Student satisfaction score is not available for courses in England because the question is not included in the survey for England.

Read more about this data

The teaching on my course

94%

94% were positive about the teaching on the course.

100%

86%

100%

88%

Data from 20 students (78% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

78%

78% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

62%

95%

69%

94%

69%

Data from 20 students (78% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

83%

83% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

83%

91%

91%

78%

74%

Data from 20 students (78% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

95%

95% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

94%

95%

Data from 20 students (78% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

94%

94% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

95%

92%

Data from 20 students (78% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

94%

94% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

97%

93%

92%

Data from 20 students (78% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

74%

74% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

91%

80%

51%

79%

Data from 20 students (78% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

57% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 20 students (78% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

86% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Data from 20 students (78% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

81% of students are still on the course or have completed it

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Politics.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

After 1 year on the course: Politics

Data for entrants in 2021-22

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

145 students.

70% of students are still on the course or have completed it

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Languages and area studies.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

After 1 year on the course: Languages and area studies

Data for entrants in 2021-22

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

50 students.

75% of students are still on the course or have completed it

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Liberal arts (non-specific) over the previous two years.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

After 1 year on the course: Liberal arts (non-specific)

Data for entrants in 2020-22

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

25 students.

What you need to know about earnings data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Labour markets change
  • Salaries vary across regions in the UK
  • There are lots of factors that affect graduate earnings.
  • Read more about earnings

Average earnings for all full-time Politics courses

For graduates from The University of Essex

After 15 months

£27,000

Typical range: £23,500 - £32,000

Data from

30 people

(60% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£25,500

Typical range: £22,000 - £33,500

Data from

65 people.


Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£32,000

Typical range: £27,500 - £41,500

Data from

65 people.


Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Politics graduates in:

Busy...

After 15 months

£27,000

Typical range: £23,500 - £32,000

Data from

4700 people.

95% of UK-resident Politics graduates from The University of Essex are employed in England.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£26,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £21,000 - £33,500

Data from

6215 people.

99% of UK-resident Politics graduates from The University of Essex are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£33,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £25,000 - £43,500

Data from

6535 people.

97% of UK-resident Politics graduates from The University of Essex are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

Average earnings for all full-time Languages and area studies courses

The data displayed is from students on courses in Languages and area studies.

This includes data from all courses in this subject at the same university or college. There was not enough data to publish more specific information – either because the course is new, or there are too few students. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

For graduates from The University of Essex

After 15 months

£23,500

Typical range: £21,000 - £28,000

Data from

20 people

(60% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£25,000

Typical range: £19,500 - £30,500

Data from

45 people.


Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£29,000

Typical range: £21,000 - £36,500

Data from

55 people.


Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Languages and area studies graduates in:

Busy...

After 15 months

£26,500

Typical range: £23,000 - £30,500

Data from

2830 people.

100% of UK-resident Languages and area studies graduates from The University of Essex are employed in England.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£26,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £21,500 - £33,000

Data from

6745 people.

95% of UK-resident Languages and area studies graduates from The University of Essex are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£31,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £25,000 - £41,500

Data from

7070 people.

96% of UK-resident Languages and area studies graduates from The University of Essex are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

Average earnings for all full-time Combined and general studies courses

The data displayed is from students on courses in Combined and general studies.

This includes data from all courses in this subject at the same university or college. There was not enough data to publish more specific information – either because the course is new, or there are too few students. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

For graduates from The University of Essex

After 15 months

£27,000

Typical range: £24,000 - £30,000

Data from

15 people

(65% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

No data available

This may be because the course size is too small. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

After 5 years

No data available

This may be because the course size is too small. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

View for all full-time Combined and general studies graduates in:

Busy...

After 15 months

£27,000

Typical range: £24,000 - £31,000

Data from

640 people.

100% of UK-resident Combined and general studies graduates from The University of Essex are employed in England.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

No data available

After 5 years

No data available

What you need to know about employment data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during Covid-19 pandemic
  • Labour markets vary and change over time
  • Employment and job opportunities vary across regions in the UK
  • Read more about employment

78% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Politics.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

70 students (61% of those who were asked).

80% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Languages and area studies.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

10 students (50% of those who were asked).

90% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Combined and general studies.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

15 students (65% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Politics.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

45 students (60% of those who were asked).

55% In highly skilled work

  • 30% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 10% Information Technology Professionals
  • 5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
  • 5% Legal professionals
  • Less than 5% Media Professionals
  • Less than 5% Health associate professionals

40% In other work

  • 15% Administrative occupations
  • 5% Secretarial and related occupations
  • 5% Customer service occupations
  • 5% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation

5% In unknown work

  • Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Languages and area studies over the previous two years.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course.

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

25 students (60% of those who were asked).

70% In highly skilled work

  • 20% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 20% Teaching Professionals
  • 10% Artistic, literary and media occupations
  • 10% Media Professionals
  • 5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
  • 5% Welfare and housing associate professionals
  • Less than 5% Protective service occupations

25% In other work

  • 10% Elementary occupations
  • 10% Administrative occupations
  • 5% Sales occupations

5% In unknown work

  • Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Combined and general studies.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

10 students (65% of those who were asked).

70% In highly skilled work

  • 25% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • 15% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 15% Nursing Professionals
  • 10% Therapy professionals
  • 5% Teaching Professionals
  • Less than 5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals

30% In other work

  • 10% Secretarial and related occupations
  • 10% Elementary occupations
  • 5% Caring personal services
  • Less than 5% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation

5% In unknown work

  • Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

What you need to know about the data

70% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Politics.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Data from

30 students (60% of those who were asked)

35% Usefulness

I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.

70% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

60% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

80% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Languages and area studies over the previous two years.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Data from

20 students (60% of those who were asked)

60% Usefulness

I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.

80% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

65% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

90% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Combined and general studies over the previous two years.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Data from

15 students (65% of those who were asked)

75% Usefulness

I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.

90% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

85% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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