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BA (Hons) American Studies (United States) (Including Foundation Year and Year Abroad)

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

Compulsory

Study mode

Full time

Length

4 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Compulsory

Foundation year

Compulsory

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 is because the course has not yet run or has not been running long enough for this data to be available.

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

87%

87% were positive about the teaching on the course.

95%

85%

87%

83%

Data from 145 students (65% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

82%

82% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

84%

89%

83%

78%

80%

Data from 145 students (65% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

78%

78% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

76%

80%

84%

86%

71%

Data from 145 students (65% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

90%

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

93%

89%

Data from 145 students (65% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

87%

87% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

89%

88%

Data from 145 students (65% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

94%

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

93%

95%

96%

Data from 145 students (65% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

71%

71% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

81%

74%

63%

72%

Data from 145 students (65% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

84% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 145 students (65% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

87% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Data from 145 students (65% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

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 is because the course has not yet run or has not been running long enough for this data to be available.

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

86%

86% were positive about the teaching on the course.

97%

88%

83%

74%

Data from 110 students (74% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

81%

81% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

73%

83%

87%

78%

84%

Data from 110 students (74% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

80%

80% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

78%

82%

74%

91%

77%

Data from 110 students (74% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

86%

86% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

87%

84%

Data from 110 students (74% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

77%

77% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

79%

80%

Data from 110 students (74% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

87%

87% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

81%

89%

91%

Data from 110 students (74% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

68%

68% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

81%

67%

58%

78%

Data from 110 students (74% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

77% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 110 students (74% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

80% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Data from 110 students (74% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

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 is because the course has not yet run or has not been running long enough for this data to be available.

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

83%

83% were positive about the teaching on the course.

100%

80%

80%

66%

Data from 15 students (53% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

83%

83% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

78%

75%

91%

85%

71%

Data from 15 students (53% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

70%

70% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

67%

93%

69%

83%

53%

Data from 15 students (53% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

88%

88% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

91%

75%

Data from 15 students (53% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

88%

88% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

91%

83%

Data from 15 students (53% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

90%

90% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

83%

84%

91%

Data from 15 students (53% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

67%

67% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

77%

66%

42%

86%

Data from 15 students (53% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

76% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 15 students (53% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

93% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Data from 15 students (53% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

91% of students are still on the course or have completed it

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.

After 1 year on the course: Politics

Data for entrants in 2020-21

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

Data from

195 students.

80% of students are still on the course or have completed it

The data displayed is from students on other courses in American and Australasian 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.

After 1 year on the course: American and Australasian studies

Data for entrants in 2019-21

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

Data from

20 students.

80% of students are still on the course or have completed it

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

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.

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

Data for entrants in 2020-21

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

Data from

20 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

£25,000

Typical range: £22,500 - £30,000

Data from

40 people

(65% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£26,500

Typical range: £21,000 - £32,500

Data from

70 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£30,500

Typical range: £26,500 - £41,000

Data from

70 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Politics graduates in:

Busy...

After 15 months

£26,000

Typical range: £22,000 - £30,000

Data from

4930 people.

100% of UK-resident Politics graduates from The University of Essex are employed in England.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£26,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £21,000 - £32,500

Data from

6425 people.

100% of UK-resident Politics graduates from The University of Essex are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£32,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £24,500 - £42,500

Data from

6690 people.

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

Data for students graduating 2013-15

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

£22,000

Typical range: £20,000 - £27,000

Data from

15 people

(65% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£23,500

Typical range: £19,500 - £30,000

Data from

55 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£27,000

Typical range: £21,500 - £33,500

Data from

65 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

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

Busy...

After 15 months

£25,500

Typical range: £22,000 - £30,000

Data from

3530 people.

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

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£26,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £21,000 - £32,500

Data from

7255 people.

97% of UK-resident Languages and area studies graduates from The University of Essex are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£30,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £24,000 - £41,000

Data from

7520 people.

93% of UK-resident Languages and area studies graduates from The University of Essex are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

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

£25,000

Typical range: £24,000 - £26,000

Data from

15 people

(60% 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

£26,000

Typical range: £22,500 - £30,000

Data from

705 people.

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

Data for students graduating 2020-21

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

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 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 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

80 students (65% 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 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 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

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

85% 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 2020-21

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 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

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

45% In highly skilled work

  • 14% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 13% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
  • 6% Teaching Professionals
  • Less than 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • Less than 5% Media Professionals

50% In other work

  • 21% Administrative occupations
  • 12% Elementary occupations
  • 6% Sales occupations
  • 5% Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
  • Less than 5% Customer service 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 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 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

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

70% In highly skilled work

  • 20% Teaching Professionals
  • 15% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 15% 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

30% In other work

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

0% 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 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 2019-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

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

75% In highly skilled work

  • 45% Nursing Professionals
  • 15% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • 5% Teaching Professionals
  • 5% Therapy professionals
  • Less than 5% Welfare and housing associate professionals
  • Less than 5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals

20% In other work

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

5% In unknown work

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

What you need to know about the data

65% 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 2020-21

Data from

45 students (65% of those who were asked)

45% Usefulness

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

65% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

50% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

75% of graduates find their current work meaningful

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.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Data from

15 students (65% of those who were asked)

55% Usefulness

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

75% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

70% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

85% 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 2019-21

Data from

20 students (60% of those who were asked)

75% Usefulness

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

85% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

80% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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