**2nd in the uk for american studies (the times and sunday times good university guide 2024)** **3rd in the uk for american studies (complete university guide 2025)** **=9th in the uk for politics (qs world university rankings by subject 2024)** **about the course** an understanding of modern politics cannot be complete without considering the influence of america. with our american studies and politics ba, you’ll explore the literature, history and culture of a global powerhouse. you’ll also learn from leading political experts who influence debate on topics ranging from corruption to international governance. you’ll join a politically engaged community in one of the uk’s most politically diverse cities. during your year abroad, you’ll gain first-hand experience of american culture and politics. we’re proud to have more prestigious american partner institutions – including uc berkeley and georgetown – than any other programme in england. **internship** as a final-year student, you can apply for a competitive internship with a westminster mp or in local government with brighton & hove city council. **about sussex** our courses, research, culture and campus aim to stimulate, excite and challenge. from scientific discovery to global policy, from student welfare to career development, sussex innovates and takes a lead. and today, in every part of society and across the world, you'll find someone from sussex making an original and valuable contribution. **location** study on our beautiful, green campus on the edge of the south downs national park and just minutes from the vibrant seaside city of brighton & hove. we’re near to gatwick airport and just over an hour from london.