LLB Law with American Studies (with a study abroad year)
About this course
LLB (Hons) in Law with American Studies, a dual-discipline degree combining foundational legal education with the study of American politics, history, and culture. Core topics include Research Methods, Legal Analysis, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The course includes a compulsory year abroad and an optional foundation year. The first year covers core subjects such as Contract Law, Tort Law, English Legal System, Introduction to American Studies, and American Political Culture. The second year progresses to Criminal Law, Land Law, Public Law I: Constitutional and Administrative Law Advanced, Race and Ethnicity in US History, and American City. The final fourth year features compulsory study in European Union Law and the American Studies Dissertation. Optional modules across the degree allow students to explore topics like Clinical Legal Education, Criminology, and Human Rights 1: International and Regional Frameworks.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB or ABB IB: 34 points
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What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 100%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 100%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 5 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 55 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 57%
- South East: 27%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Bar Standards Board for the purpose of a Qualifying Law Degree.
- The qualifying law degree is recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) for the purposes of satisfying the academic stage of training.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Contract Law
- Tort Law
- English Legal System
- Introduction to American Studies
- American Political Culture
- Globalisation, Law and Sustainability
- Justice, Equality and Society
- Criminal Law
- Land Law
- Public Law I: Constitutional and Administrative Law Advanced
- Race and Ethnicity in US History
- American City
- Business Law and Practice
- Commercial Contract Law in Practice
- Foundations of Canadian Law (Adv)
- Foundations of International Law
- Law, Innovation and Technology
- Legal Research Project
- Power, the State and the Individual (Advanced)
- American Studies Dissertation
- European Union Law
- Clinical Legal Education
- Dissertation
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Aspects of Commercial Law
- Canadian Administrative Law (Aut)
- Child Law
- Company Law 1
- Criminology
- Fashion Law
- Global Business Law and Regulation
- Human Rights 1: International and Regional Frameworks
- Immigration & Asylum Law
- Intellectual Property: Copyright and Related Rights
- International Trade Law
- Law of Evidence
- Sports Law 1
- Adult Family Law
- Canadian Constitutional Law (Advanced)
- Commercial Sales Law
- Company Law 2
- Contemporary Issues in Healthcare Law
- Crime and Punishment
- Global Business Law and Regulation Advanced
- Global Perspectives on Terrorism and Counter Terrorism B
- Human Rights 2: Critical Perspectives
- Intellectual Property: Industrial Property
- International Business Transactions
- Internet Law and Regulation
- Justice During and After Conflict
- Law of Succession (Spr)
- Legal Ethics and Professional Conduct
- The Criminal Process
- The Legal Regulation of Sexual Relationships
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of LLB Law with American Studies (with a study abroad year) at University of Sussex earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £41,000. The £33,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Law.
What do graduates of LLB Law with American Studies (with a study abroad year) at University of Sussex do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on LLB Law with American Studies (with a study abroad year) at University of Sussex?
100% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for LLB Law with American Studies (with a study abroad year) at University of Sussex?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 111 UCAS points.
Is LLB Law with American Studies (with a study abroad year) at University of Sussex accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Bar Standards Board for the purpose of a Qualifying Law Degree. The qualifying law degree is recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) for the purposes of satisfying the academic stage of training.
Does LLB Law with American Studies (with a study abroad year) at University of Sussex include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on LLB Law with American Studies (with a study abroad year) at University of Sussex?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.