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American Studies PhD

University of Nottingham

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Course options

3 options available

  • 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

Our research focuses on North America itself, as well examining the exchange of influences between North American cultures and those of Asia, Europe and the Americas.

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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  • African American literature, history and culture

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  • American art and visual culture

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  • American intellectual history

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  • American labour history

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  • American music and popular culture

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  • American political history

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  • American print culture and book history

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  • Asian American literature and culture

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  • Border studies

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  • Civil rights and social justice

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  • Contemporary American fiction

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  • Crime, prisons and criminal justice

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  • Feminist theory

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  • Gender and queer studies

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  • Indigenous culture

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  • Latinx culture

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  • Memory Studies

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  • Nineteenth-century American literature and culture

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  • US foreign policy

Careers

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    • Expert staff will work with you to explore PhD career options and apply for vacancies, develop your interview skills and meet employers. You can book a one-to-one appointment, take an online course or attend a workshop.

    International students who complete an eligible degree programme in the UK on a student visa can apply to stay and work in the UK after their course under the

  • 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

    VIEW PROFILE
    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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