American Studies - PhD
University of Kent
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of Kent

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Members of the Centre for American Studies provide supervision in many aspects of American Studies. Supervision is team-based and reflects the active research interests of the Centre. We treat the American experience in a critical and reflective manner, and offer an extremely good base for postgraduate study. While able to supervise a wide range of American topics, the Centre currently operates three specialist research clusters of particular interest to candidates the American West US ...Read more

Members of the Centre for American Studies provide supervision in many aspects of American Studies. Supervision is team-based and reflects the active research interests of the Centre. We treat the American experience in a critical and reflective manner, and offer an extremely good base for postgraduate study. While able to supervise a wide range of American topics, the Centre currently operates three specialist research clusters of particular interest to candidates the American West US Environmental Issues Race, Ethnicity and Borders. Duration: PhD 3 to 4 years full-time

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A first or upper-second class honours degree in a relevant subject (or equivalent) and, normally, a taught MA qualification. All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications.

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Tuition fee is £5,006 per year. Please note this fee is for 2025/26 and subject to change in the next intake.

£19,300 per year

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Tuition fee is £19,300 per year. Please note this fee is for 2025/26 and subject to change in the next intake.

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Tuition fee is £19,300 per year. Please note this fee is for 2025/26 and subject to change in the next intake.

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University of Kent
University of Kent , Canterbury

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University of Kent
Canterbury Campus Canterbury Kent CT2 7NZ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Canterbury West  0.6 miles away

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