Research overviewThe only department of American and Canadian Studies in the UK, 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 are the largest department of American and Canadian studies in Europe and have
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Research overview
The only department of American and Canadian Studies in the UK, 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 are the largest department of American and Canadian studies in Europe and have long-standing experience and expertise in supervising PhDs to successful completion.
Particular areas of research specialism include: Asian North American literature and culture; Canadian literature and culture; Contemporary American fiction; Ethnic-minority writing; Feminist theory; Film adaptation; Gender and queer studies; Indigenous literature and culture; Memory studies; North American border studies; North American film; Settler-colonialism; Women's writing.
Graduate destinations strong
Our postgraduates go onto work in a range of fields, from university lectureships and post-doctoral fellowships to roles in the media, art councils and the creative industries.
Many of our research students publish high-quality books and articles and have secured teaching positions in universities both in the UK and abroad.
