Overview

Learning outcomes

From the tobacco trade to the annual Transatlantic Sessions concerts, these connections provide the foundation for American Studies at the University of Glasgow, which has long been at the forefront of the study of American society and culture in the British Isles.

The University of Glasgow was one of the first British universities to take seriously the study of the literature, history and politics of the United States of America.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

A Doctor of Philosophy may be awarded to a student whose thesis is an original work making a significant contribution to knowledge in, or understanding of, a field of study and normally containing material worthy of publication.

Thesis Length: 70,000-100,000 words, including references, bibliography and appendices (other than documentary appendices).

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

American and Australasian studies View 14 other PhDs in American and Australasian studies in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Our regular standard of admission is at least an Upper Second Class Honours degree (2:1), although candidates will usually also have completed or be undertaking a Masters qualification.

Tuition Fee

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International

25290 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25290 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4786 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Glasgow

620 - 1012 GBP /month

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