Overview

History is the study of change and continuity over time. In examining the American past, the Department of American and Canadian Studies has strengths in American social, cultural, and political history, including diplomatic history and intellectual history. The department’s strengths also include expertise in race, gender, and sexuality.

Features

Our work in the American Studies and History programme from University of Nottingham reflects and leads a growing transnational agenda and research students are encouraged to think about America in a global context.

We have long-standing experience and expertise in supervising PhDs to successful completion.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

African American culture and history

American intellectual history

American labour history

American music and popular culture

American political history

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

You are encouraged to contact the Departmental Director of Postgraduate Research to discuss your proposed research before submitting your application.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

7

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

History American and Australasian studies View 134 other PhDs in History in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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100

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7

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Other requirements

General requirements

2:1 (or international equivalent) in an arts, humanities or social science subject

For PhD study, we would usually expect you to hold or be working towards a masters degree in a relevant subject

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

25750 GBP / year

≈ 25750 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5260 GBP / year

≈ 5260 GBP / year

Living costs

Nottingham

United Kingdom

583 - 978 GBP / month

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Overview

Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Nottingham

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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