University Subject Tables 2018
As well as studying the United States' famous culture, American Studies degrees look at the country's history, politics, and pretty much any other aspect of the country imaginable! Our rankings include Canadian Literature Studies, Caribbean Society and much more.
American Studies
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Entry Standards
Entry Standards
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Student Satisfaction
Student Satisfaction
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Research Quality
Research Quality
A measure of the quality of the research undertaken in the University. Maximum score: 4.00 Read more |
Graduate Prospects
Graduate Prospects
A guide to the employability of graduates on completion of their courses at the University. Maximum score: 100 Read more |
Overall Score
Overall Score
The total score calculated by our independent and trusted methodology. Maximum score: 100.0 Read more |
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| 1st | 0 | Birmingham | 401 | 4.20 | 3.32 | 70 | 100.0 | Profile Courses | |
Subject Table RankingsThe University of Birmingham's outstanding scores for Research Quality, Entry Standards and Graduate Prospects secure another ranking worth shouting about. Birmingham has also been rising up our overall University League Table in recent years, over which time it has frequently ranked within the Top 20. Find Out More |
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| 2nd | 5 | Manchester | 397 | 4.17 | 3.19 | 65 | 98.5 | Profile Courses | |
Subject Table RankingsBeing accepted onto one of the University of Manchester's American Studies courses is no easy feat, as it has some of the highest Entry Standards around. However, with some equally high Research Quality, and an impressive Student Satisfaction score, successful applicants are duly rewarded. The university has a number of high-profile exchange partners, with students able to spend a year at the likes of the University of Toronto and the University of California. Find Out More |
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| 3rd | 1 | Sussex | 352 | 4.05 | 3.21 | 80 | 98.4 | Profile Courses | |
Subject Table RankingsThe University of Sussex has always finished inside the Top 10 UK Universities for American Studies, and with Graduate Prospects and Research Quality like this, that's hardly a surprise. A year abroad is almost mandatory on most of the university's American Studies courses, and you'll be delighted to hear that the University of Sussex caps fees at £1,350 for the year spent in the United States. Find Out More |
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| 4th | 0 | Nottingham | 359 | 4.32 | 2.97 | 70 | 97.1 | Profile Courses | |
Subject Table RankingsThe University of Nottingham has never finished outside of the Top 10 UK Universities for American Studies. As one would expect from a consistent pace-maker in this subject area, Nottingham's Entry Standards are among the highest on the Subject Table. The university will no doubt be pleased with this top 10 place, holding as they do one of, if not the, largest American Studies departments in Europe. Find Out More |
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| 5th | 0 | East Anglia (UEA) | 405 | 4.07 | 3.08 | 55 | 95.2 | Profile Courses | |
Subject Table RankingsThe University of East Anglia's (UEA) performance in American Studies is impressive, with Entry Standards that are far higher than most other universities on the subject table. During the year abroad that is part of most of UEA's American Studies courses, some students will have the chance to work at newspapers and TV stations. Find Out More |
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| 6th | 3 | Leicester | 320 | 4.27 | 3.14 | 65 | 94.8 | Profile Courses | |
Subject Table RankingsThe University of Leicester does well across the board – its Student Satisfaction and Research Quality are high, while its Entry Standards are also above average for American Studies. Although American history and traditions are by no means overlooked in Leicester's American Studies degrees, there is more of a strong focus on contemporary America. Find Out More |
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| 7th | 3 | Essex | 333 | 4.46 | 3.14 | 50 | 94.0 | Profile Courses | |
Subject Table RankingsStrong scores for Student Satisfaction and Research Quality perhaps explain why Entry Standards at the University of Essex are a little above the average for American Studies. Students can choose from a wide range of courses at Essex, from American Studies with Film, to Latin American Studies with Business Management, with most courses offering a study year abroad. Find Out More |
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| 8th | 0 | Manchester Metropolitan | n/a | 4.28 | 3.07 | n/a | 93.8 | Profile Courses | |
Subject Table RankingsA solid set of scores, including an impressive result for Research Quality, sees Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) finish in the Top 10 for American Studies once again. MMU has links with a number of universities in the United States and Canada, and encourages American Studies students to spend a year of their studies abroad. Find Out More |
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| 9th | 3 | Hull | 308 | 4.58 | 2.83 | 60 | 93.1 | Profile Courses | |
Subject Table RankingsStudent Satisfaction is the name of the game at the University of Hull, with a tremendous score symbolic of how highly regarded this Yorkshire-based university is by its students. If you wish to spend a year of your American Studies degree studying in the USA, Hull currently has exchange agreements in place with over 30 campuses across the country. Find Out More |
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| 10th | 5 | Keele | 322 | 4.29 | 2.83 | 60 | 92.9 | Profile Courses | |
Subject Table RankingsKeele University is always in or around the Top 10 for American Studies, and this year is no different. With solid scores across the board, it seems there are no real weaknesses to be found at Keele. Among the courses on offer here is English and American Literatures, which Keele claims was the first of its kind in the UK when it launched in 2001. Find Out More |
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| 11th | 3 | Liverpool | n/a | 4.28 | 2.95 | 55 | 92.5 | Profile Courses | |
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| 12th | 1 | Portsmouth | 263 | 4.41 | 2.89 | 65 | 92.2 | Profile Courses | |
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| 13th | 7 | Kent | 285 | 3.91 | 3.03 | 60 | 91.5 | Profile Courses | |
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| 14th | 1 | Swansea | 282 | 4.30 | 2.87 | 65 | 91.3 | Profile Courses | |
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| 15th | 1 | South Wales | n/a | 4.45 | 2.69 | n/a | 90.9 | Profile Courses | |
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| 16th | 1 | Goldsmiths, University of London | n/a | 4.36 | n/a | 50 | 87.1 | Profile Courses | |
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| 17th | 3 | Winchester | 274 | 4.36 | 2.59 | 45 | 86.2 | Profile Courses | |
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| 18th | 0 | York St John | 268 | 4.26 | n/a | n/a | 85.9 | Profile Courses | |
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| 19th | 2 | Derby | 273 | 4.04 | 2.63 | 40 | 83.9 | Profile Courses | |
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| 20th | 1 | Canterbury Christ Church | 245 | 4.25 | 2.63 | 35 | 83.6 | Profile Courses | |
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Measures
The maximum scores for the measures shown are as follows:
- Entry Standards: No maximum
- Student Satisfaction: 5.00
- Research Quality: 4.00
- Graduate Prospects: 100
- Overall Score: 100.0
All measures used to compile the tables are available on the full table.