通过研究美国的历史，政治，文学和文化，采取跨学科方法研究美国。通过研究在塑造20世纪和21世纪扮演着举足轻重的角色的国家，您将更好地了解我们今天生活的世界。您将向致力于美国研究的最大的专家组之一学习。我们的广泛研究兴趣反映在我们的模块选项中，使您可以根据自己感兴趣的领域定制课程。苏塞克斯大学还通过各种活动（包括由国际讲者组成的本科研讨班）来建立活跃的学生社区。您将有机会在北美的一所大学学习一年，其中包括我们著名的加州大学伯克利分校和乔治敦大学等合作伙伴机构，这将建立您的信心并扩大您的知识视野。可选基础年，
On this course, youll learn from one of the largest groups of academics dedicated to American Studies in the UK. Your teaching is underpinned by our cutting-edge research expertise. This includes American culture, US imperialism, gender and sexuality, social and racial justice movements, women's history, American literature and philosophy, and literature's scientific connections.<br><br>During your studies, youll:<br><br>conduct research on topics related to North American history, literature, politics and popular culture<br>get to grips with theoretical concepts in American Studies around race, class, gender and sexuality<br>learn how to critically analyse across a range of media, including music, art, film, monuments and speeches<br>hone your verbal and written presentation skills<br>be a part of our active student community, with activities including a seminar series featuring international speakers.<br>Your exciting year abroad in North America is a highlight of this course. Youll build your confidence and broaden your outlook. From UC Berkeley to Georgetown, we have many prestigious partner institutions all across the continent.<br><br>When you graduate, youll be prepared for a wide range of jobs from the radio, tv and film industries, to the Civil Service, research, journalism, marketing and non-profit organisations.<br>You spend your third year studying at one of our US or Canadian partners campuses. Our range of partner institutions represents every facet of the American experience, and includes:<br><br>UC Berkeley and UCLA<br>Tulane University in New Orleans and the University of North Carolina<br>Georgetown University and George Washington University, Washington, DC.<br>Whether you are interested in Native American culture, the Civil Rights movement, or American modernist poetry, Sussex offers you a unique experience while studying in North America.