Best universities for American and Australasian studies (2026)
6 UK universities teaching American and Australasian studies as a full-time degree, ranked on graduate pay, jobs, student satisfaction, students staying on and entry points.
| # | University | Score | Salary 5 yrs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Sussex Brighton and Hove, South East · TEF Silver | 59 | £33k |
| 2 | University of Leicester Leicester, East Midlands · TEF Gold | 58 | £30.5k |
| 3 | University of Manchester Manchester, North West · TEF Silver | 50 | £32k |
| 4 | University of Aberdeen Scotland | 47 | £30k |
| 5 | Swansea University Swansea, Wales | 41 | £26.5k |
| 6 | University of Northumbria at Newcastle Newcastle upon Tyne, North East · TEF Silver | 40 | £28k |
How the score works: universities are compared within each subject on salary five years after graduating (27%), the share in work or further study (18%), student satisfaction (18%), students staying on (13.5%), typical UCAS points (13.5%, compared within each nation) and the TEF rating (10%, England). 50 is typical. Figures: Discover Uni (Office for Students, HESA), National Student Survey, Graduate Outcomes, HMRC LEO earnings; full-time first degrees.
Questions
What is the best university for American and Australasian studies?
On our measures University of Sussex ranks first for American and Australasian studies, followed by University of Leicester, University of Manchester, University of Aberdeen. Rankings depend on what matters to you, so compare pay, jobs and satisfaction.
Which university's American and Australasian studies graduates earn the most?
University of Sussex: typical earnings of £33k five years after graduating (HMRC tax records).