BA (Hons) American Studies and Politics (with a study abroad year)
1 Location : Falmer Campus, Falmer
Course details
Study mode
Full time
Length
4 year course
Distance learning
Not Available
Placement year
Not Available
Year abroad
Compulsory
Foundation year
Optional
Study mode
Full time
Length
4 year course
Distance learning
Not Available
Placement year
Not Available
Year abroad
Compulsory
Foundation year
Optional
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 dataThe teaching on my course
85%
85% were positive about the teaching on the course.
94%
88%
85%
73%
Data from 195 students (69% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Learning opportunities
78%
78% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.
82%
84%
88%
69%
69%
Data from 195 students (69% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Assessment and feedback
71%
71% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.
75%
81%
78%
53%
66%
Data from 195 students (69% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Academic Support
90%
90% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.
90%
89%
Data from 195 students (69% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Organisation and management
82%
82% were positive about the course organisation and communication.
84%
80%
Data from 195 students (69% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Learning resources
85%
85% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.
77%
95%
85%
Data from 195 students (69% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Student voice
70%
70% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.
80%
75%
55%
67%
Data from 195 students (69% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Mental wellbeing
68% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.
Data from 195 students (69% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Freedom of expression
80% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.
Data from 195 students (69% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in American and Australasian studies.
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 dataThe teaching on my course
86%
86% were positive about the teaching on the course.
85%
88%
89%
81%
Data from 50 students (76% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Learning opportunities
79%
79% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.
83%
84%
92%
67%
71%
Data from 50 students (76% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Assessment and feedback
73%
73% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.
65%
74%
79%
70%
77%
Data from 50 students (76% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Academic Support
90%
90% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.
93%
87%
Data from 50 students (76% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Organisation and management
83%
83% were positive about the course organisation and communication.
81%
84%
Data from 50 students (76% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Learning resources
84%
84% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.
76%
93%
82%
Data from 50 students (76% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Student voice
55%
55% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.
62%
61%
40%
77%
Data from 50 students (76% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Mental wellbeing
53% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.
Data from 50 students (76% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Freedom of expression
97% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.
Data from 50 students (76% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
What you need to know about entry data
- These are the qualifications students had when they were accepted onto this course. This is not a list of qualifications a person needs to have to be accepted onto this course
Qualification types
Data for entrants in 2022-23
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
15 students
Chart labels explained
Different higher education qualification
- HND
- NVQ4
- Foundation degree
A-levels, Advanced Highers or similar
- A-levels
- Scottish Highers (including Advanced Highers)
- BTEC National or equivalent (including BTEC Nationals and SQA equivalents) Welsh Baccalaureate and HNCs
UCAS Tariff points
Data for entrants in 2022-23
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
15 students80% of students are still on the course or have completed it
-
Data for entrants in 2021-22
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
10 students.
After 1 year on the course
Data for entrants in 2021-22
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
10 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 University of Sussex
After 15 months
£25,500
Typical range: £23,000 - £30,000
Data from
35 people(55% of those asked).
Data for students graduating 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
After 3 years
£25,000
Typical range: £21,000 - £29,000
Data from
125 people.Data for students graduating 2013-15
After 5 years
£30,000
Typical range: £24,000 - £37,500
Data from
130 people.Data for students graduating 2013-15
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 University of Sussex
After 15 months
£24,500
Typical range: £21,000 - £26,000
Data from
20 people(50% of those asked).
Data for students graduating 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
After 3 years
£26,000
Typical range: £21,000 - £30,500
Data from
100 people.Data for students graduating 2013-15
After 5 years
£29,000
Typical range: £23,500 - £38,000
Data from
105 people.Data for students graduating 2013-15
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
84% of the students go on to work and / or study
Data for students graduating 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
70 students (55% of those who were asked).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 (55% of those who were asked).90% of the students go on to work and / or study
Data for students graduating 2020-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
50 students (50% of those who were asked).What graduates are doing 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
50 students (50% 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 (55% of those who were asked).45% In highly skilled work
- 20% Business and public service associate professionals
- 10% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
- 5% Welfare and housing associate professionals
- 5% Finance Professionals
40% In other work
- 10% Elementary occupations
- 10% Administrative occupations
- 5% Secretarial and related occupations
- 5% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
- 5% Customer service occupations
- Less than 5% Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
15% In unknown work
- Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known
Chart labels explained
In highly skilled work
Percentage of those employed who are in a professional or managerial job after finishing the course
In other work
Percentage of those employed who are not in a professional or managerial job after finishing the course
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
30 students (50% of those who were asked).60% In highly skilled work
- 20% Business and public service associate professionals
- 10% Media Professionals
- 10% Teaching Professionals
- 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
- 5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
40% In other work
- 10% Elementary occupations
- 10% Sales occupations
- 10% Administrative occupations
- 5% Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
- 5% Customer service occupations
0% In unknown work
- Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known
Chart labels explained
In highly skilled work
Percentage of those employed who are in a professional or managerial job after finishing the course
In other work
Percentage of those employed who are not in a professional or managerial job after finishing the course
What you need to know about the data
- Some data is from graduates surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic
- Read more about Graduate Perceptions
80% of graduates find their current work meaningful
- Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
- Data for students graduating 2021-22
Data from
40 students (55% of those who were asked)
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
40 students (55% of those who were asked)55% 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.
60% of graduates find their current work meaningful
- Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
- Data for students graduating 2020-22
Data from
25 students (50% of those who were asked)
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
25 students (50% of those who were asked)30% Usefulness
I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.
60% Meaningfulness
My current work is meaningful.
55% Future
My current work fits with my future plans.
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