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BA (Hons) American and Canadian Studies (Study Abroad) with Foundation Year

Study mode: Full-time
Length: 5 years
Distance learning: Not available
Placement year: Not available
Year abroad: Compulsory
Foundation year: Compulsory

National Student Survey (NSS)

60%
"Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course."
Data from 70 students (61% of those asked)
Course
The course is intellectually stimulating
My course has challenged me to achieve my best work
My course has provided me with opportunities to explore ideas or concepts in depth
My course has provided me with opportunities to bring information and ideas together from different topics
My course has provided me with opportunities to apply what I have learnt
The course is well organized and running smoothly
The timetable works efficiently for me
Any changes in the course or teaching have been communicated effectively
Support
I have been able to contact staff when I needed to
I have received sufficient advice and guidance in relation to my course
Good advice was available when I needed to make study choices on my course
The IT resources and facilities provided have supported my learning well
The library resources (e.g. books, online services and learning spaces) have supported my learning well
I have been able to access course-specific resources (e.g. equipment, facilities, software, collections) when I needed to
Assessments
The criteria used in marking have been clear in advance
Marking and assessment has been fair
Feedback on my work has been timely
I have received helpful comments on my work
Community
I feel part of a community of staff and students
I have had the right opportunities to work with other students as part of my course
I have had the right opportunities to provide feedback on my course.
Staff value students' views and opinions about the course.
It is clear how students' feedback on the course has been acted on.
The students' union (association or guild) effectively represents students' academic interests.
Staff
Staff are good at explaining things
Staff have made the subject interesting

Qualification types

Data from 75 students
A-levels, Advanced Highers or similar
95%
Degree or higher qualification
0%
Different higher education qualification
1%
International baccalaureate
2%
Completed Access course
1%
Foundation course
0%
No / unknown prior qualifications
0%
Other
0%

UCAS Tariff points

Data from 70 students

More than 240
0%
224 – 239
0%
208 – 223
1%
192 – 207
0%
176 – 191
1%
160 – 175
11%
144 – 159
26%
128 – 143
26%
112 – 127
30%
96 – 111
2%
80 – 95
4%
64 – 79
0%
48 – 63
0%
Less than 48
0%

A year on the course

93%
"of students are still on the course or have completed"
Data from 80 students
Are still studying
93%
Are taking a break from their studies
1%
Have completed their studies
0%
Have left with a lower qualification
0%
Have left without a qualification
6%

Earnings after the course

Average earnings for all full-time American And Australasian Studies courses

For graduates from University of Nottingham, the

After 15 months
£24,000

Range: £21,000 — £28,000

Data from 30 people (60% of those asked)

After 3 years
£25,000

Range: £20,500 — £30,000

Data from 145 people

After 5 years
£32,000

Range: £26,000 — £39,000

Data from 155 people

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

92%
"of the students go on to work and / or study"
Data from 65 students (62% of those asked)
Now working
72%
Doing further study
10%
Working and studying
11%
Unemployed – previously working or studying
5%
Unemployed – not employed since graduation
1%
Other
2%

Occupation types 15 months after the course

55%
"of graduates are employed in highly skilled work."
Data from 50 students (60% of those asked)
55% In highly skilled work
20%
Business and public service associate professionals
5%
Media Professionals
5%
Teaching Professionals
5%
Business and Financial Project Management Professionals
5%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
5%
Finance Professionals
5%
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
35% In other work
15%
Administrative occupations
5%
Sales occupations
5%
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
10% In unknown work
10%
Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

Perception of work after graduating

75%
"of graduates find their current work meaningful."
Data from 35 students (60% of those asked)
Usefulness I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.
Meaningfulness My current work is meaningful.
Future My current work fits with my future plans.