- Level
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Duration
- MA 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time; PhD 3 to 4 years full-time, 5 to 6 years part-time
- Mode
- Part-time
- Subject
- American Studies
- Location
- United Kingdom
Overview
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. American Studies at Kent dates back to 1973 and, over the last few decades, has developed a strong research culture; this matches the commitment of the University to interdisciplinary study as well as the mandate of American Studies to explore the American experience in ground-breaking ways. Our team of scholars maintains close links with a number of North and South American research institutions and archives, and the University’s Templeman Library houses impressive collections on slavery, Native American culture, and photography/visual materials. While able to supervise a wide range of American topics, the Centre currently operates three specialist research clusters of particular interest to candidates:
Entry requirements
| Degree | 2:2 · Subjects: relevant subject · or above |
|---|---|
| Degree | 2nd class · Subjects: relevant subject · or above |
| Degree | 2:1 · Subjects: relevant subject · or above |
English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.0 overall, no part below 5.5 |
|---|
IELTS 6.0 overall, minimum 5.5 in each component
Fees
International students: £19,300 per year
UK students: £5,238 per year
UK/Home: £5,238 per year
International: £19,300 per year
Start dates
MA: September PhD: September, January, April
Application deadline
April intake; 29 June 2026 (September intake)
Campus
- Canterbury, United Kingdom
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