PhD American Studies and History

University of Nottingham

Designed for those interested in the examination of American history and historical studies, this course is located in a department with interdisciplinary strengths that allow for creative approaches to American history. A PhD in American Studies and History is mainly made up of independent study, with supervision meetings spread throughout the year.The PhD involves a minimum of three years full-time or six years part-time directed research, at the end of which you will produce an 100,000-word thesis on your chosen subject. The topic will be agreed with your supervisors (usually two co-supervisors). You will also take a verbal examination called a viva voce, where you explain your project in depth to an examination panel.Research communityYou will attend research training sessions and weekly graduate 'work-in-progress' seminars, led by the research student community. They are an opportunity for everyone to present their ongoing research to their peers, supervisors and invited members of academic staff and research students. The idea is that you receive feedback and support from this community.