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MPhil - Master of Philosophy
Singleton Park Campus
Full Time
JAN-25, APR-25, JUL-25
2 years
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MPhil - Master of Philosophy
Singleton Park Campus
Full time
JAN-25, A..
2 years
MPhil - Master of Philosophy
Singleton Park Campus
Part time
JAN-25, A..
4 years
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COURSE OVERVIEW
A PhD or MPhil in American Studies at Swansea enables you to undertake a substantial project led by your own passions and interests.
It represents a highly respected qualification which can present a pathway to a career in academia, or widen your scope for employment in fields such as education, government or the private sector.
The PhD takes three years full-time or six years part-time, and the MPhil takes two years full-time or four years part-time.
You will submit a thesis of up to 100,000 words for PhD assessment and 60,000 words for MPhil assessment, demonstrating original research with a substantive contribution to the subject area. This is followed by an oral examination of the thesis (a viva voce examination, or viva).
Our dynamic research environment is driven by committed staff who are all active researchers with a diverse range of interests and expertise through our Research Groups:
This expertise includes:
• the American civil war
• US foreign policy
• the US ‘war on drugs’
• US politics and government
• surveillance and urban America
• American conservatism
• American military history
• 20th century American literature, film and popular culture
Programme Summary
This MPhil in American Studies at Swansea will enable you to undertake a substantial project led by your own interests. It is a highly respected qualification which can present a career in academia or a wider scope for employment in fields such as education, government or the private sector. A thesis of 60,000 words will be submitted for assessment demonstrating original research with a substantive contribution to the subject area. The Masters is examined following an oral examination of the thesis (a viva voce examination or viva). You will acquire research skills for high-level work and skills and training programmes are available on campus for further support. There will be an opportunity to deliver presentations to research students and staff at departmental seminars and conferences.
Programme Aims
This Masters programme will provide students with:
Applicants for MPhil must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University).
Students living in
Domestic
£4,712 per year
Students from Domestic
Jan, Apr or Jul 2024: £4,712; Oct 2024 or Jan, Apr or Jul 2025: £4,800. Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3%.
£17,000 per year
Students from EU
Jan, Apr or Jul 2024: £17,000; Oct 2024 or Jan, Apr or Jul 2025: £17,850. Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3%.
£17,000 per year
Students from International
Jan, Apr or Jul 2024: £17,000; Oct 2024 or Jan, Apr or Jul 2025: £17,850. Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3%.
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