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American and Canadian Studies PhD

University of Nottingham

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    University Park Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-OCT-25

  • Duration

    36 months

Course summary

Research overview

As the only department in the UK to combine American with Canadian Studies, we examine North America in historical and contemporary contexts. Our research in North American histories and cultural expression addresses concerns of race, gender, and sexuality.

Work in the department reflects and leads a growing transnational agenda and research students are encouraged to think about America in a global context. We have long-standing experience and expertise in supervising PhDs to successful completion.

Particular areas of research specialism include:


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  • Asian North American literature and culture

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  • Canadian literature and culture

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  • Contemporary American fiction

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  • Ethnic-minority writing

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  • Feminist theory

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  • Film adaptation

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  • Gender and queer studies

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  • Indigenous literature and culture

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  • Memory studies

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  • North American border studies

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  • North American film

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  • Settler-colonialism

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  • Women's writing

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  • Graduate immigration route
    • . Eligible courses at the University of Nottingham include bachelors, masters and research degrees, and PGCE courses.

    Tuition fees

    Students living in Hong Kong
    (International fees)

    £ 21,500per year

    Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

    University information

    University of Nottingham

    University of Nottingham

    University of Nottingham

    • University League Table

      30th

    • Campus address

      University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, England

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    A member of the Russell Group and Universitas 21 international network, Nottingham is a truly global university, welcoming students from over 150 countries.
    Nottingham offers a range of prestigious international scholarships for high-achieving students from around the world.
    Nottingham is known as one of the UK's top sporting universities. Its students and alumni have won Olympic, World and Commonwealth medals.

    Subject rankings

    • Subject ranking

      American Studies

      4th out of 7 1

    • Entry standards

      / Max 171
      137 80%

      3rd

    • Graduate prospects

      / Max 100
      76.0 76%

      4th

      2

    • Student satisfaction

      / Max 4
      3.02 76%

      7th

      1

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